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of them are in bloom long before the snow and ice have 

 disappeared. 



Study the flowers carefully, using a small hand lens. Make 

 drawings and diagrams showing the shape and arrangement of 

 parts. 



Examine flowers from different trees. Do they all show 

 both stamens and pistils ? Make a record of the date of the 

 blooming and of the appearance of the leaves. 



Follow the development of the seeds throughout the season. 



Make drawings and measurements of the leaves and seeds 

 from time to time until maturity. 



Make a list of the maples in the vicinity. Make a list of 

 their uses. 



4. Gooseberry or Currant, — Dissect the flowers of one or 

 both and make drawings to show the shape and arrangement 

 of the parts. 



Make drawings of fruits. Tell what parts of the flower go 

 to form the fruit, 



5. Cucurbits. — Examine the flowers of cucumber, melon or 

 pumpkins. Make drawings of parts and diagrams to show the 

 arrangements. 



What parts go to make up the fruits 1 



6. Composite. — Study one or more composite flowers such 

 as daisy, sunflower, or dandelion. Note the inflorescence or 

 arrangement of the flowers in the head. 



Examine flowers from the margin and centre of the head. 

 Make series of drawings and diagrams to show parts and ar- 

 rangement of the individual flower. 



Make list of useful composite plants. 



Make' list of weeds belonging to Compositse. 



7. Oak, Hickory or Walnut. — Collect, examine and make 

 drawings of both staminato and pistillate flowers. 



Compare with willow. 



