INTRODUCTION XXlll 



metic, spelling, language, geography, etc. These suggestions 

 carefully worked out in the grades indicated, followed by a 

 study of this book, will put the children in sympathetic touch 

 with the community; it will inspire them with respect for 

 honest labor of all kinds, and show them that there is a de- 

 mand for brains on the farm. 



For an application of the principles above discussed the 

 teacher is referred to the section, *^ Education and Agricidt- 

 ure/' in the Appendix. 



