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154 nature has furnished several of thema withoof, down, which serves instead of wings to convey them through the air to distaut places. . . . ." , Pup. How long will seeds continue fit for growing Tut. Several years; for sometimes wet seasons come on, when seed cannot be gathered in, and then we must have recourse to the old stock. Pup. What makes the seeds sprout forth Tut. Moisture and warmth, which cause a fermentation in the uneal or flour of the seed, and give the first nourishment of life to the sprout therein - enclosed. This no sooner makes its appearance, than it casts off or opens is husk, sends forth a root, and, receiving more nutrition, it shoots up, and gradually rises to perfection. Pup. Do seeds answer any other purpose than those which you have already mentioned? Tut. Yes, some seeds are food for map, and for beasts, as well as for birds. They also yield us oil for painting, anointing, burning, and eating, and provide us with what is of a medicinal nature. From which we learn, that the smallest things are not to be despised, being often found exceedingly beneficial. م ** கைே. DIALOGUE XH. " . of Grass, Grain, &c. քար which are the most useful products of the earth? - - ". . . Tut. Grass, corn, rice, &c. "God caliseth grass to grow for the cattle, and bread for theolourishment of IMABB, - - . . . * *