AGRICULTURAL NATURE STUDY OUTLINES 
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Changes in its appearance. Number of seeds. Color, etc. Pupils 
should be interested to study blossoms of the nasturtium at home to 
see how the insects carry pollen from one flower to another. Notice 
the special arrangement of the pistil and stamens to encourage cross¬ 
pollination. How do the flowers stand on the stem? AVhy? Study 
of characteristics of stem and leaves. How does the stem manage to 
climb? Interesting facts about the nasturtium. Why a favorite 
about the home? 
Onion .—Have children bring into the schoolroom a few large 
onions. What is an onion? Examine both ends and discuss appear¬ 
ance. Outside covering of onion. AVhat is its use? Cut onion open 
and notice layers. What are they? Testing of onion seed. Notice 
parts of seeds when germinated. Watch growth and report. Growing 
