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GEOGRAPHICAL PRIMER. 
There are ten cotton-growing States, — North Caro- 
lina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mis- 
sissippi, Louisiana, Texas, Tennessee, and Arkansas 
[Ar'-kan-saw]. "The surface consists mostly of very 
productive plains. The Black Mountains in North 
Carolina are the loftiest part of the Anppalachian system. 
Square in San Antonio. Tex 
This is the warmest portion of the United States. 
The winter is mild everywhere, and the southernmost 
parts rarely have freezing weather. 
ExErRorse. — (Open books to map of Southern States.) Which 
is not shown on this map? Find it on the map of the United 
States. Which States extend farthest south? Which lie farthest 
north? Find the States, mountains, and rivers named in this les- 
son. Why is this the warmest part of the United States? Bound 
each State, and name its capital. The picture shows a small part 
of San Antonio, in Texas. It is one of the oldest towns in America.