CHAPTER VI. 
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EXERCISE XLII. 
I*arts of the Seed • 
We now pass to another class of observations, in 
which, besides noting new parts of plants, yon will 
also have to watch the changes which take place in 
those parts. 
Prepare for the study of seeds by planting all 
the kinds yon can get that are large enough for easy 
examination. 
The seeds of the pumpkin, squash, four-o’clock, 
bean, pea, apple, Indian corn, oats, and barley, are 
good examples for the purpose. Plant two or three 
dozens of each sort, one inch deep, in a box of soil or 
sawdust, which must be kept warm and moist. Put 
the different kinds in rows by themselves, and mark 
each row, so that, when you want any particular one, 
you can get it without mistake.* 
You should also be provided with a blank-book in 
which to write the results of study. Such a note-book 
is easily made by twice folding enough sheet-paper to 
allow a page to each kind of seed you have planted. 
* If pupils can not get time to prepare for these exercises 
out of school-hours, they should be encouraged to do it during 
school-time. 
