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pupils that were all these stakes 'removed he would at once 

 recognize each. But that all the work be scientifically 

 accurate, plan books are also kept, having plots and maps 

 showing the exact location of each class, and giving its 

 record. 



Farther back are fruit trees, together with nut, timber, 

 and ornamental trees. Whether robed in simple green, 

 bright with pink and white blossoms, rich with many 

 colored fruits, dull with the russet of autumn, or with their 

 bare branches reaching upward, the trees are always 

 beautiful. Native and foreign trees seem to form close 

 friendships. The trees from the southern hemisphere 

 often experience considerable difficulty in adjusting them- 

 selves to the new conditions. It was very amusing to 

 watch some apple trees sent from South America. The 

 first fall they were in California they put out tender 

 green leaves and opened pink and white blossoms just as 

 the other trees were preparing for the winter's rest. They 

 seemed conscious of having made a blunder, and soon 

 dropped these signs of springtime, yet were confused; and 

 it was two or three years before they learned the proper 

 time to array themselves in the beautiful garment of 

 spring. 



Birds build nests, chatter and sing in the trees, feasting 

 upon fruit, nuts, berries, and seeds so abundant here; no 

 doubt earning an honest living, as they destroy many 

 injurious insects. Yes, little birdies, you know the earli- 



