360 GENERAL SCIENCE 



lands should have trees somewhere for the protection of 

 the stock during unfavorable weather. 



QUESTIONS AND EXERCISES 



1. At what time of the year are the various crops planted in 

 your community? 



2. Which crops are grown from seeds? Which from roots? Which 

 from stems? 



3. Cut some scions and graft them on a tree of the same kind. 

 (Grafting is usually done in the spring before the leaves come out.) 



4. What is the purpose of grafting and budding? 



5. What vegetables and trees are transplanted? 



6. What kinds of trees are best for shade? How should they be 

 planted? 



7. Are there sufficient trees in your community? Are they 

 properly cared for? 



