136 
FIRST BOOK. 
8. You do not look in the r.%ht place/' said 
his uncle. ''Very often seeds are not to be 
found in pine-apples, but there are some in this 
one. Very small they are; you will find them 
close to the outer skin. Do not think that all 
fruits carry their seeds in the middle, as the 
strawberry Fruit and Stalk. 
orange does. The strawberry is another example 
of fruit with its seeds on the outer part. 
9. ''This pine-apple has been bruised/' added 
Mr. Hill. " When pine-apples are cut they should 
be very gently handled and packed, or they will 
soon rot. Of course they are cut before they 
are ripe if they are for the Eugiish or American 
markets." 
THE MANGO. 
1. "Take care of the juice, boys!" said Mr. 
Hill, laughing, as he came upon Fred and Harry, 
