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sion of the mental processes involved in learning and in teaching 
science and the fundamental principles which underlie and point 
the way to laboratory and field work. After this a course of study 
in gardening and nature study, based on the school syllabus, is 
worked out and the basic psychological and pedagogical principles 
discussed. This course includes all the modern phases of the sub- 
ject and is so arranged that it may be taken directly into classroom 
work. Gardening as a factor in the work of Americanization is 
the keynote. Fee, five dollars. ees 4 p.m., beginning 
September 28. Dr. Gager and Miss Shaw. 
Bs. Garden Practice—Thirty sessions. This course is entirely 
practical and includes all the outdoor work of the student in his 
own garden, applying the principles of agriculture and gardening, 
work with children in the garden, basketry and woodwork. ‘Three 
hours of outdoor practice count as one credit hour. Ninety hours 
is the minimum in this course, but students may profitably put in 
a greater number of hours to the maximum of 630 hours, or seven 
credits. Fee, five dollars. Tuesdays, 4 p.m., beginning Septem- 
ber 20. Miss Shaw. 
C. Courses for the General Public 
Courses C1—Co are free to members of the Botanic Garden, and, 
except where otherwise specified, are also free to the general pub- 
lic, both men and women. Registration should be made with the 
instructor in person or by mail at least one week before the course 
opens, in order that adequate material, etc., may be provided. No 
course will be given when less than six apply. 
Cx. Plants in the Home.—How to Grow Them. Five talks 
with demonstrations. Practice in potting, mixing soils, making 
cuttings, etc. This course deals with the principles to be followed 
in raising plants. ‘The members of the class have the privilege of 
keeping the plants they have raised. Fee, one dollar. Thursdays, 
4p.m., February 2 to March 2. Mr. Free. 
C2. Planning the Garden.—Four lessons. Arrangement of 
flowers to secure continuous bloom; color schemes; planting of 
trees, shrubs, and plants to best advantage; cropping plans to pro- 
vide a succession of vegetables throughout the year. No fee. 
Thursdays, 4 p.m., March 9-30. Not given in 1922. 
