FLOWERS FROM SEED 275 



3. Seedling, transplanting stage. 



Date. Height of plant. Number of true leaves, 

 their shape and size. 



4. Blossoming stage. 



Date of first blossom. Structure of blossom. Colors of 

 corolla. Amount of bloom. Hours of full bloom. 



5. Enemies and visitors. 



What insects attack the leaves and stems ? 

 How were their attacks checked ? 

 What insects can you see visiting the blossoms? 

 Where is the nectar secreted ? 



From the structure of the blossom, would self- 

 pollination be possible? 



6. Fruiting stage. 



Structure of the seed pod. Number and arrangement 

 of the seeds in the pod. Quantity of seed saved. 



7. Note of experience gained to govern future culture. 



DRAWINGS FOR BOOKLETS. 



1. Seeds. 



2. Seedling, cotyledon stage, or leaf print of cotyledon. 



3. Seedling with four leaves. 



4. Drawing or leaf print of a well-developed leaf. 



5. Drawing of a stem and blossom. 



6. Drawing of a seed pod. 



7. Sketch or photograph of vine-covered trellis. 



Nasturtium or Trop&olum 

 STARTING IN-DOORS. 



i. Fill a three-inch paper pot with soil. Plant in the mid- 

 dle, an inch deep, two nasturtium seeds. Keep 

 moist and in a warm situation. 



