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matter deals in turn with neighborhood industries ; fungi and fungus diseases ; 

 forage plants ; transportation and travel, including lessons on the use, history, 

 and care of farm implements and machinery; soil, water, and plants; and the 

 garden and garden projects. Practical exercises are included. 



Supervision of agricultural activities: A normal institute course for prin- 

 cipals and supervising teachers, 1918 (Manila, P. I.: Bur. Ed., 1918, pp. 52).— 

 Lessons, including class and field work, are outlined in the following subjects: 

 The agricultural work of the Bureau of Education of the Philippines ; garden- 

 ing for primary and intermediate grades; home gardening: boys' and girls' 

 agricultural clubs — organization and projects; garden days; Arbor Day und tree 

 planting; civico-educational lectures; clean-up week; flowers, shrubs, and other 

 yard improvements; gardening throughout the year; and extension work and 

 cooperation with other Government agencies. 



Some thoughts regarding the teaching of horticulture. P. J. Rarnett (Mo. 

 Bui. Cal, Com, Sort., 7 (1918), Xo. 10, pp. 374-576).— The author summarizes 

 his discussion of ways of raising the professional standards of horticultural 

 teaching, as follows: By more carefully planned curriculums; a series of real 

 collegiate-grade textbooks prepared by leaders in Che profession and published 

 by either State or National agencies; improved and frequently n lecture 



outlines; better organized laboratory work which may involve a system of 

 cooperative orchards, summer terms, field camps, or a combination of these; the 

 adoption of more adequate means to arouse the Interest of the student anil to 

 provide him with proper ideals regarding the study of horticulture; Intentional, 

 intensive, and continual training of the student's ability to observe and evaluate 

 natural phenomena; and a raised standard for teachers and teaching. 



Forestry pursuits: Foresters, rangers, forest guards, S. T. Dana (Fed. Bd. 

 Yocat. Ed., Rehabil. Srr., No. 10 (1919), pp. 15).— For the purpose of aiding dis- 

 abled Soldiers, sailors, and marines in choosing a vocation, this monograph 

 defines forestry, and briefly explains what foresters do and where they work, 

 what handicaps are serious in this work, what training Is necessary, what 

 opportunities are offered, and the chances for promotion. A list of the forestry 

 schools in the United States, with brief Statements of the curses offered by 

 them, is appended. 



A field and laboratory guide in biological nature study. E. R. Downing 

 (Chicago: Univ. Chicago Press, 1918, pp. 120. figs. 9).— This guide is the out- 

 come of many years' experience in preparing teachers to handle nature study in 

 the grades and biology In the secondary schools. Tt is intended also for the use 

 of teachers in service. It deals with some common insects, a study of autumn 

 weeds, animals of pond and stream, trees, the spore bearers, animal companions, 

 bird study, seeds and seedlings, and the garden. 



An outline of the course of study in school-directed home gardening and 

 nature study for grades four, five, six, and seven (Atlanta, da.: [Atlanta Bd. 

 Ed.] [1917]. pp. 37). — This course is submitted for the general guidance of 

 teachers of the Atlanta, (ia.. public schools. 



School and home gardening: A normal institute course for teachers of 

 primary grades, 1918 (Manila, P. I.: Bur. Bd., 1918, pp. 56, figs. 2).— The ob- 

 ject of this course, consisting of i i lesson outlines, is to furnish Filipino teach- 

 ers in barrio :i\:t] central Bchools of four grades with the actual details of pri- 

 mary gardening. Blank pages are included for lesson notes, planting plans, 

 diagram lists, etc. 



Science of plant life: A high school botany treating of the plant and its 

 relation to the environment. E. X. THAN8EAU (Tonkers-on-Hudson, Y. V.: 

 World Book Co., 1919, pp. 1X+336, figs. !!>',)— This text in botany is intended 



