FIRST GRADE SPRING WORK 



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WILLING WORKERS IN THE SCHOOL GARDEN 



First. The selection of a suitable spot and clearing of 

 any weeds or rubbish found on it. In making the selection, 

 consider: (a) quality of soil; (b) chance of sunlight; 

 (c) how it may be laid off with a view to utility, beauty, and 

 convenience. 



Second. The preparation of the soil. Many willing 

 hands will be glad to engage in this labor. 



Third. Securing a supply of seeds and selecting what 

 shall be planted. Let the children bring all the seeds they 

 will, and if others are needed, the teacher can get them. In 

 deciding what seeds to plant, consider : (a) when they will 

 mature, preference being given to earlier maturing plants so 

 that the pupils will get the benefit of their gardens before 

 vacation time; (b) the proportion of flower seeds to other 

 seeds ; (c) seeds to be experimented with. 



