PREFACE 



This book gives definite instructions for arranging, plant- 

 ing, and caring for plants commonly grown in the house, yard, 

 and garden. It tells how to do things in such a way that 

 good results will be obtained. It is not a book of experi- 

 ments, nor does it deal with generalities. The difficulties con- 

 fronting the student in cultivating each individual plant are 

 considered, one at a time, and definite directions for meeting 

 them are given. The various planting directions given in the 

 book have been tested repeatedly by the author in his home 

 gardens, and by pupils in school gardens under his personal 

 directions. While designed especially to be used as a text- 

 book for grammar grades, " School and Home Gardens " will 

 serve also as a handbook for the home gardener. In districts 

 where there are no school gardens, instructions may be given 

 at school and the lessons put into practice at home. Primary 

 and intermediate grade teachers will find in it ample material 

 from which they may select for their grades. 



The numerous drawings and photographs have been made 

 expressly for this book, under the personal supervision of 

 the author.' The pen drawings are by C. H. L. Gebfert and 



F. Schuyler Mathews ; the planting plans by S. A. Arnold ; 

 the photographs by Newcomb & Robinson, Robert Cameron, 



G. W. Cokell, and Arden Nortrup. 



The author is grateful for the help given him by Robert 

 Cameron, head gardener, and Oakes Ames, director, of the 



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