AGRICULTURAL NATURE STUDY OUTLINES 
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studying the dandelion and directions given in previous grades. Con¬ 
trast appearance, manner of growth, character of stem, leaves, flowers, 
seed, and root of the wild radish with the dandelion or wild morning 
glory or milkweed or thistle. In this grade teach children to recog¬ 
nize three new weeds and study their manner of growth and means 
of eradication. 
Cultivated flowers .—From list on another page select one flower 
for study, as the fuschia. Something about its early history, original 
varieties, colors. Character of stem. Shape of leaves, thickness, etc. 
Parts of the flower—tubular corolla, number of parts united; calyx 
with number of sepals; number of stamens and how attached; the 
pistil with reference to position of stamens. Is the fuschia a self- 
pollinated flower or is it dependent upon insects? Where is the 
nectary and what kind of insects can get at the nectar? Watch a 
flower to find out. Describe the seed pod. Count the number of 
seeds. Value of the fuschia as an ornamental plant. 
Cultivated vegetables .—Select one as the turnip for illustration 
and make a detailed study somewhat after the manner of studying 
the beet and tomato given above. Emphasize the food value and 
manner of growing—preparation of seed bed, cultivation, enemies, 
harvest and storing, methods of cooking, etc. 
3. Animal Life throughout the Year 
The Pig .—General characteristics. Comparison of nose with nose 
of other farm animals. Why does it root ? Describe its teeth, eyes, 
head. Does the pig have much intelligence? How are the ears placed 
on the head ? How is its body covered ? Habits, and why considered 
a dirty animal? Natural food of the hog. What is fed to the hog on 
