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reported on. Arrange that each child large enough may have a few 
choice potatoes for seed and start a potato growing contest at home, 
the best of the yield to be exhibited at the school fair. Each pupil 
keep a careful record of this home project in potato growing, viz., 
size of plot, number of potatoes planted, the variety, method of pre¬ 
paring the soil, when and how planted. Dates when plants first 
appeared above the ground; when the tubers were big enough for use; 
when potatoes were finally dug. Special treatment for insect pests or 
diseases. With class study the potato flower; color and position on 
the stem; color of flowers of different varieties. Any other plants 
have flowers similar to the potato flower? Compare with the tomato 
flower. Discuss the formalin treatment for potato scab. 
Weeds.—Why successful plants? Make lists of weeds according to 
place where they grow: (a) garden; ( b ) cultivated fields; (c) pas¬ 
ture; ( d ) lawn and vacant lots; (e) roadside. Group these same 
weeds on other pages as to manner of life into (a) annuals; (6) 
