QUESTIONS 449 



41. To what cultivated plants are peanuts related? 



42. Relate the origin and history of the peanut. 



43. Where are peanuts most extensively grown at present? 



44. Describe the peanut plant, and especially the formation of the pod. 



45. Describe briefly each of the important varieties. 



46. How does the peanut compare with other common products in (1) 



protein; (2) carbohydrates; (3) fats? 



47. Would you consider peanuts a rich food? 



48. Why are light or sandy soils often preferred for peanuts? 



49. Will they do well in loam or clay soils? 



50. Why is lime often needed by peanuts? 



51. Discuss the use of fertilizers. Of farmyard manures. 



52. Describe a method of preparing land and applying fertilizer. 



53". What is the ordinary distance of planting with small varieties? With 

 large varieties? 



54. How much seed is required in planting an acre? 



55. When are peanuts planted? 



56. How are peanuts cultvated? 



57. How do you determine when peanuts are ready to dig? Describe 



methods of digging. 



58. Describe the method of curing peanuts. 



59. Why should picking take place during dry weather? How are they 



picked ? 



60. How are peanuts prepared for market? 



61. What is peanut butter? Peanut oil? 



62. How are peanuts utilized as stock feed? 



63. What varieties are usually grown for stock feed? 



64. Are peanuts subject to injury from insects or diseases? How is insect 



injury prevented? 



