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Agricultural Education : 
6. Name some fossils characteristic of the Lias, Oxford, and Kiia- 
meridge clays. 
7. Upon what kinds of strata would you expect to find the so-called 
light and heavy soils and marsh lands. Give examples. 
8. Define Conglomerate, Dolomite, Septaria, Hydraulic-limestone, 
and Gypsum. 
9. Give the sub-divisions and mineral characters of the Cretaceous 
rocks. Mention any important economical substances obtained from 
them. 
10. Enumerate the formations in which the chief phosphatic ma- 
terials have been found in England, and the forms in which they 
occur in each. 
11. Name the specimens on the table, giving the approximate com- 
position of the rocks and the names and geological position of the 
fossils. 
EXAMINATION IN BOTANY. 
[It is expected that Eight Questions at least will be answered.} 
Maximum Number of Marks, 100. Pass Number, 50. 
Saturday, Ap-il 22nd, from 10 a.m. till 1 p.m. 
1. Describe the methods of multiplication of the vegetable cell. 
2. What is the nature and use of the albumen of plants ? 
3. Through what organs does the circulation of fluids take place ia 
l)lants ? 
4. What is the function of the intercellular spaces in leaves ? 
5. Mention the different parts of plants \\hich are employed to 
store starch, and give examples of each. 
6. What are the differences between (a) the spines of the sloe, (h) 
the spines of the barberry, and (c) the prickles of the rose ? 
7. Explain the nature of (a) suckers, (h) stolons, and (c) runners. 
8. What is the difference between the fruits of the strawberry and 
raspberry ? 
9. Explain Vernation and j^^stivation. 
10. Give the technical names and natural orders of the following 
plants : Goose-grass, Cow-grass, Eib-grass, Canary-grass, Knot-grass, 
and Timothy- grass. 
11. Describe the plants marked a, h, and c, as to the structure and 
arrangement of the flowers, the form of the leaves, stems, and roots. 
