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work. It supplants or, at least, supplements 

 mere book training; presents real problems, 

 with many interacting influences, affording a 

 base for the study of all nature, thereby de- 

 veloping the creative faculties and encouraging 

 natural enthusiasm ; puts the child into touch 

 and sympathy with its own realm ; develops 

 manual dexterity ; begets regard for labor ; 

 conduces to health ; expands the moral instincts 

 by making a truthful and intimate presentation 

 of natural phenomena and affairs ; trains in 

 accuracy and directness of observation ; stimu- 

 lates the love of nature ; appeals to the art- 

 sense ; kindles interest in ownership , teaches 

 garden-craft ; evolves civic pride ; sometimes 

 affords a means of earning money ; brings 

 teacher and pupil into closer personal touch ; 

 works against vandalism ; aids discipline by al- 

 lowing natural exuberance to work off; arouses 

 spontaneous interest in the school on the part 

 of both pupils and parents ; sets ideals for the 

 home, thereby establishing one more bond of 

 connection between the school and the com- 

 munity. 



