108 NATURE-STUDY LESSONS. 



14. (a) Describe the markings left by the flowers that 



did not set. 

 (6) Compare these with the other markings on the 

 branch. 



15. («) Observe and compare several branches and 



twigs. 

 (i) Discover: 



( 1 ) The age of the twigs. 



(2) The number of apples each bore. 



(3) The probable fruit-spurs for next year. 



(4) Where the blossoms did not set. 



(5) The dormant buds. 



(6) Where apples fell before they were fully 



developed. 



(7) Where the fruit-spurs were apparently 



changed and became branches of 

 strong growth. 



^8) Places where terminal buds were injured 

 and lateral buds developed into fruit- 

 buds. 



(9) Accidental markings of any kind. 



16. Make drawings of the different parts of the branch, 



XXVIII.-THE APPLE AND THE CODLING-MOTH. 

 A. The Apple-Tree, 



1. (a) Observe apple-trees. 

 (d) Describe an apple-tree. 



2. Compare apple-trees with other fruit-trees as to size 

 and shape. 



3. Make enquiries to learn at what age apple-trees 

 begin to bear fruit and how many years they continue 

 fruit-bearing. 



