Celery and Carrot Stem Materials:

• a large, fresh celery stalk with leaves attached
• a large carrot
• jars or drinking glasses
• red or blue food coloring
• a paring knife

Procedure:

• Cut about 1 inch off the bottom of the celery stalk. Cut about 1 inch off the narrow end of the carrot.
• Put water in the jars to the depth of about 2 inches
• Color the water with food coloring.
• Put the celery stalk, cut end down, in one of the jars.
• Put the carrot stalk, cut end down, in the other jar.
• Let them stand for twenty-four hours.