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evening classes 273 Of the Nutritive Organs -1 The Root Annual Biennial and Perennial Roots Epiphytic and Parasitic Plants The Stem General Characters of-Buds-Pro- cesses of Budding Grafting Layering &c -External Modi- fications of the Stem-Internal Structure-Age and Size of Trees-Mode of ascertaining their Age The Leaf General Characters and Structure II Of the Reproductive Organs -Preliminary Observations -Bract or Floral Leaf-Inflorescence-The Flower and its Parts Calyx Corolla Stamen Pistil Ovule Fruit and Seed Part II -Physiological Botany Functions of the Nutritive Organs -Food of 'Plants Ap- plications of in Agriculture and Horticulture Function of Absorption Practical applications of its knowledge in Trans- planting Trees &c -Distribution of Fluid Matters through the Plant or Circulation Functions of Leaves -Exhalation or Transpiration Its Influence in Nature-Practical Applications arising from knowledge of this Process Respiration Importance of in preserving the Composition of the Atmosphere and Water- Growth of Plants in Bedrooms-Wrardian Cases and the important purposes to which they may be applied Assi- milation Development Secretion Application of knowledge of the above functions in growing Timber Trees Fruits and Vegetables II Functions of the Reproductive Organs -Functions of the Calyx and Corolla-Fertilization-Hybridization-Ger- mination-Vitality and Dispersion of Seeds book recommended Bentley's Manual of Botany