110 NATURE-STUDY LESSONS. 



12. At the proper time of the year, observe the 

 development of the apple to determine what parts 

 of the flower go to form the following: 



(«) The core. 



((5) The fleshy part of the fruit. 



1 3. Tell how each of the other parts assisted. 



14. How does the bee assist ? 



15. How can you tell when an apple is ripe ? 



16. Of what use are the following to the apple :— 

 (a) The skin ? 



(d) The fleshy part or pulp ? 



17. What purpose does the production of the apple 

 serve to the apple-tree? 



1 8. What is the use of the fleshy part of the apple to 

 the tree ? 



19. (a) In relation to the tree, which part of the fruit 



is most important ? 

 (d) Why? 



20. What is the general shape of the apple ? 



21. Compare it as to shape with other fleshy fruits. 



22. Try to account for the prevailing shape in fruits. 



23. (a) Cut your apple crosswise. 

 (i) Draw one half. 



(c) Show the five-chambered core. 



G. The Seeds. 



24. (a) Examine the seeds and note their color. 



(d) Compare the color of seeds in ripe and in 



unripe apples. 



