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2. The roots, all from the lower end. 



3. The thick, pointed, fleshy scales which make up the 



greater part of the bulb. 



4. Make a sketch of the Lily-bulb as seen from one side. 



5. Is the bulb of the Lily situated above or below the ground 



during the life of the plant? 



VIII. Cut the bulb of a Lily into two longitudinal halves. 

 Examine a cut surface and notice : 



1. The small solid piece at the base from which the roots 



are given off. Is this root, stem, or leaf ? 



2. The cut surfaces of the separate scales. 



3. The bud (or leaves and stem) at the top of (i). 



4. What plant-parts do the scales represent? 



5. Make a sketch of the cut surface to show these parts. 



6. What plant-parts, then, does the Lily-bulb represent? 



7. The Lily- bulb represents what are called scaly bulbs. 



IX. Examine the bulb of a Hyacinth or an Onion. 

 Notice : 



1. The general shape, size, and color. 



2. The roots from the lower side. 



3. Make a sketch of this bulb. 



4. Is the bulb of the Hyacinth or the Onion situated above 



or below the ground during the life of the plant? 



X. Cut the Hyacinth or the Onion into two longitudinal 

 halves. Examine one of the cut surfaces carefully and 

 notice : 



1 . The small solid piece at the base from which the roots arise. 



2. Is this stem, root, or leaf ? 



3. The narrow, curved layers which make up the greater 



part of the substance. 



