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work for specialists. There is no important reason, 

 however, why the generic name of the genus should 

 not be given the pupil when convenient. He may be 

 encouraged to find the name if analytical keys are 

 available, or if it can be found in the dictionary by 

 the aid of the common name. 



It is an advantage to know the common and the 

 scientific name of things. The teacher should at least 

 know how to find the name of the most common things 

 with which nature study deals. This can be done to 

 a limited extent from the following outlines by referring 

 to the index. 



The name of the genus is sufficient for all practical 

 purposes in the grades, but even that is not so impor- 

 tant as the more essential facts of life. 



