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its nourishment is absorbed by the cotyledon from the 
endosperm. The cotyledon and endosperm remain in 
the ground during germination. 
Fie. 122. Germination of a Grain of Corn 
Plant several rows of corn ina box. After the second 
day, take up one row each day. Study the development 
of the root and stem and observe that the food in the 
endosperm is gradually absorbed. 
PLANTING SEEDS IN BOXES 
Seed boxes. Boxes for growing seedlings may be six- 
teen inches long, six inches wide, and six inches deep. 
Three or four half-inch holes should be bored in the 
bottom for drainage. Larger boxes may be used, pro- 
vided they are not too heavy to handle. Flowerpots and 
