STUDY OF SEEDS 
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glowing advertisement in a seed catalogue does not insure 
a large yield of corn nor a cotton crop free from boll 
weevil. A careful study of the different kinds of seeds 
will enable us to detect adulterations. 
Collecting Seeds.—You will find it interesting to 
visit the fields, gardens, and woodlands of your com¬ 
munity, collecting for study the seeds that are useful and 
Fig 6.—Small grains arranged for the display of heads. 
A. Rye. B. Barley. C. Oats. D. Wheat. 
harmful. Here you will get acquainted with the natural 
surroundings of the parent plants and learn how Nature 
aids them in producing seeds and in the struggle for 
existence. You will learn why some plants are stronger 
and better than others. There is much satisfaction in 
learning why good farmers, who have given their crops 
proper cultivation and have used proper management, 
are so successful, happy, and contented with their busi¬ 
ness. 
