FIG. 39.
A seed-tester, consisting of two plates and a moist cloth.[ToList]
FIG. 40.—A SEED-TESTER.
A plaster cast with cavities in the surface for small seeds.[ToList]
FIG. 41.
1. Corn-kernel showing depression at z. 2. Section of same after soaking. 3. Corn-kernel after germination has begun. The seed-coat a has been partly removed. 4. Bean showing scar or hilum at h. 5. The same, split open. 6. Bean with one cotyledon removed, after sprouting had begun. a, Seed-coat; b, cotyledon; c, epicotyl; d, hypocotyl; e, endosperm.
(Drawings by M.E. Feltham.)[ToList]