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be easily tested by the blotting paper method as shown 
in the diagram (Fig. 130). One hundred grains should 
Fig. 128 .—A germinator box showing how the moist sack or sawdust is 
placed in the bottom to hold moisture. The top is covered after the dolls 
have been placed. 
be counted out for each square. Sufficient moisture and 
temperature are necessary to secure satisfactory results 
in any germination test. 
