1906] Nature Study No. 35. 69 



the general scheme and explain its purpose. To each teacher 

 and class is assigned a gathering ground (to which, provided with 

 a basket, trowel and strong knife they will proceed at the time 

 appointed). Each supervisor of the collecting will keep an ac- 

 curate record, and exact data will also be kept as to the locality 

 in which the plants were found, the soil, number collected, etc. 

 These records are to be preserved and will show what each class 

 has done in the furtherance of the scheme. 



The collecting for the day having been completed, all will go 

 to the wood and establish their treasures in their new home. Thus 

 in a pleasant outing much useful knowledge may have been 

 gained, and each will feel gratified at having had a share in mak- 

 ing their immediate surroundings more beautiful. 



There are many plants which do not transplant easily. The 

 seed of these will be secured at the proper season. 



The following spring identification stakes of iron are to be 

 placed in the several colonies, so that, to adults as well as child- 

 ren, a walk through this wild garden may be not only a wayside 

 fountain of knowledge but its beauty will prove a perpetual charm 

 to the eye. 



Aims. To enlist the sympathy, interest and co-operation of 

 children in doing something" to beautify the town they live in. 



To rescue from the ruthless hand of the destroyer many varie- 

 ties of plants which in the ordinary course of events would short- 

 ly become exterminated. 



To make each individual worker realize not only that he has 

 had a share in constructing the garden but that he has an inter- 

 est in protecting and caring for every flower in it. 



To widen the child's view of nature, to bring him into close 

 contact with plant life and the conditions under which it is main- 

 tained. 



What and When to Plant. Speaking generally plants will be 

 secured after the flowering season is over, when they will be best 

 transplanted. In certain cases seeds will be collected as well as 

 the plants and scattered in the colonies, thus aiding in the perpe- 

 tuation of the species. Below is given a partial list of plants, 

 suitable for transplanting to conditions indicated. 



Any plants thought to be beautiful or interesting by each col- 

 lector are suitable for such a wild garden, which, to be of the 

 greatest educational value, should have the plants of the same na- 

 ture or requirements grouped together. 



