AND HIS PLANT SCHOOL 



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Baby plants. 



many years ago from the Massachusetts home; and near 

 it among rare trees and shrubs from foreign lands grows a 

 beautiful white birch, also from the childhood home. 



Near the house is a conservatory where the seeds are 

 sown in boxes, and the baby plants break through the 

 carefully prepared soil to meet the light of day, sometimes 

 many thousands in one box. Often, as one enters, a little 

 brown tree toad jumps upon the door knob and awaits 

 recognition. The very valuable work of toads in destroy- 

 ing insects is understood, and this is an especial pet. Its 

 tiny beadlike eyes note every movement, and the little 



