CHAPTER II 
HOW THE SEEDS BEHAVE WHEN GERMINATING 
To prepare the seeds for observation. We could not 
see how the seeds planted in the ground behaved while 
they were germinating, for they were 
hidden from sight. To watch the 
behaviour of the different kinds, the 
seeds are put where there is warmth 
and moisture under glass, or they are 

covered with damp paper or moss, 
which may be lifted at any time to 
see what 1s going on. They may be 
grown in tumblers, or in shallow ves- 
sels covered with glass, with wet moss 
or paper inside. The best way to 
plant them for easy observation is to 
put them in a-lamp chimney filled 

with wet peat moss or sawdust, as Bw 
shown in Fig. 12. Ora box may be fe.12. Maize seedlings 
made with glass doors on the side. hae ee Oe uae 
This may be filled with wet moss or sawdust, the seeds 
put in place, and the door then closed. If desired, 
some soft manila paper may be placed on the moss or | 
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