REVIEW OP THE BOOK 



chapter is divided into five coordinate heads, dis- 

 cussing the plant and the crop in its general 

 agricultural bearings; the plant in its relation 

 to the soil; the plant in its relation to climate; 

 the plant in relation to animal life; and the plant 

 in relation to man. 



Name the general offices of the plant, as indicated in para- 

 graph 167. What is meant by "crop"? Name a dozen crops. 

 For what purpose may crops be grown? 



How does the plant influence or modify the soil? How does 

 it supply humus? How does it protect the soil? What value may 

 a tap-root have (170a)? How may plants be utilized to prevent 

 drifting of sands and other loose lands? 



Name four ways in which the plan influences the supply of 

 moisture. How does it render the surface of the earth more 

 inhabitable and enjoyable? What influence have forests on rain- 

 fall (172a)? 



What is the relation of plants to animals? Can it be said 

 that "all flesh is grass?" What is the "round of life?" Let the 

 class read aloud and in concert paragraph 175. 



Name some of the direct uses of plants to man. What are 

 staple products? What are semi-staples? What are luxuries or 

 accessories? What are condiments? What are beverages? What 

 classes of plant products contribute to the food of animals? How 

 are plants or their products used in the arts or manufactures? 

 How are plants useful as objects of ornament? In what ways do 

 they gratify our esthetic tastes and sentiments? What is flori- 

 culture? Landscape horticulture? 



Chapter 8 



This chapter, on how the plant lives, is in- 

 tended to give an outline of some of the most 

 important activities of plants. If the reader 



