62 REPRESENTATIVE PLANTS 



In what ways does it resemble and how does it differ from 

 the flowers of the last exercise ? What do you find regard- 

 ing the odor? In general, what may the odor of flowers 

 mean ? With reference to the appearance of the leaves, 

 when do apples bloom ? After reading the characteristics 

 of the Rose family, how would you characterize this fam- 

 ily ? (It is often combined with the Rose as one of the 

 subfamilies.) Draw a flower, a flower plan, and a diagram 

 of the inflorescence. 



Practical uses. Find the various uses of these trees. 

 What is a quince ? How do pears differ from apples in 

 bloom and fruit? What are the chief commercial kinds 

 of apples ? Why do apples bloom, as a rule, every 

 other year? Where is the native home of each of these 

 fruits ? How are apples kept from one season to another ? 

 Recall this family when you study fruits, especially the 

 pome. 



Why do hawthorns, as a rule, have such disagreeably 

 scented flowers ? Do insects frequent the blooming trees, 

 and if so, what kinds ? When do these trees bloom 

 with reference to the high tide of bees, butterflies, and 

 flies? What use has the hawthorn in ornamental plant- 

 ing? 



What result would come from grafting an apple on a 

 hawthorn or wild crab? What is meant by "stock" 

 for grafting ? How may tender fruits be made more 

 hardy ? 



Learn the characteristics of the best varieties of apples 

 from the actual specimens ? 



What is evaporated fruit ? What is cider ? Peaches, 

 pears, etc. are canned. Why not apples ? 



How long is required for apples to bear fruit from the 

 seed ? What returns do apples and kindred fruits give to 

 the grower ? Where are the most important apple growing 

 regions of the United States ? 



