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winter succulence. Whenever possible, the runs should be 

 kept permanently sodded. On summer runs, a green crop 

 or summer succulent feed should be planted as recommended. 



LABORATORY EXERCISE 



Exercise No. 61. — A Study of Seeds and Growing Plants. 

 — A small quantity of seed of the different crops mentioned 

 which are suitable for home production should be secured. 



Fig. 133. — Soy beans can be used for shade and green feed and will mature 

 seeds at the same time. The soy beans in this picture are shown after a large flock 

 of pullets had been running in them all summer. The bare vines in the foreground 

 are seen to be full of seed pods. 



If land is available on the school grounds or near at hand, 

 plots should be laid off and the class allowed to plant a small 

 area of each. The seeds should be studied first so as to 

 enable a quick and accurate identification. The method of 

 germination and the form of growth should be observed. 

 If land is not available the same work may be accomplished 

 in a small way by planting the seeds in flower pots and 

 growing in the school window. 



