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Rural School Leaflet 



To-day is the time to begin. Measure the grounds and take note of 

 existing conditions. Outline the place on paper and make the planting 

 plan. Should it be impossible to plant the whole grounds next spring, 

 make a start and plant in some shrubs and trees as designed in the plan, 

 and then complete the planting in the fall. It will prove to be not a 

 task, but a delightful pastime. Then watch the added interest and zeal 

 of the children. 



Brief outline of steps to be taken in this movement: 



i. Obtain the interest of children, parents, and school board. 



2. Make a survey of grounds and study existing conditions. 



3. Transfer the survey to paper and design planting. 



4. Fertilize the ground heavily, plow, and grade. 



5. Transfer the design from the plan to the grounds. 



6. Collect material for planting. 



7. If some stock is to be bought, order it from some reliable 



nursery. Should a reliable nursery be unknown, write to the 

 College for suggestions. 



8. Plant trees and shrubs, then flowers and bulbs. 



9. Prepare and sow lawn, if this does not exist. 



10. Teach the children to love and take pride in their school grounds. 



11. Inform the College of your accomplishments. 



12. If in doubt, send survey of grounds and list of material that can 



be collected and we will give suggestions. 



Planting sketch of school grounds 



