TYPICAL LESSON PLANS 147 



Of the red grapes the Delaware is best known, and with 

 good cultivation and spraying it is a very satisfactory 

 variety. 



White grapes are not so widely grown as either purple 

 or red, but are to many persons the most delicious of all 

 the grapes. One of the best varieties of the white grape is 

 the Niagara. 



If there are wild grapes, Virginia creeper or woodbine, 

 or Boston ivy in the vicinity make a comparative study of 

 these in connection with the grapes. Note difference and 

 resemblance. What common characteristics place these 

 and the grape in the same family ? 



CLOVERS.— Eighth Grade 



Problems. — What characteristics make red clover a good 

 forage plant? Why is it a valuable plant in its relation 

 to soil? 



If possible the first lesson should be in the field. Note 

 the habit of growth of the plant; a rather loose rosette close 

 to the ground. How many stems do you find in one rosette ? 

 Do the stems branch ? Where do you find the new shoots 

 appearing ? Is there any advantage to the plant in grow- 

 ing thus close to the ground with new shoots at the center ? 

 Bring out by discussion the chance this gives for the natural 

 coverings, leaves and snow, to protect the plant during the 

 winter. Note the arrangement of leaves and the number 

 of leaflets. Later compare with other clovers to deter- 

 mine whether this is a common characteristic of the clover 

 family. What special markings has the red clover leaflets ? 

 The light green spots. Look at the leaflets after sunset to 



