72 THE BEGINNER'S GARDEN BOOK 



As we have earlier seen, the object of every plant is to make 

 seed, and for this it is necessary first to make flowers. How 

 this is done is shown in an earlier chapter. When the seed 

 is made, the plant has fulfilled its purpose. 



Review Questions 



1. At what part of a plant does its root grow? Prove it. 



2. Does a plant use water ? Prove it. 



3. What is a solution ? A saturated solution ? 



4. What is osmosis? Where does it occur in plants? What 

 solutions are in the ground ? 



5. What is made in a leaf ? How ? Why ? 



