PREFACE 



and in this direction it is hoped that this book of 

 suggestions may be helpful. The first object of the book 

 is to suggest methods, not to present facts. The liberal 

 use of pictures in the book will suggest to the teacher 

 the a importance of having an abundance of illustrative 

 material for the exercises, letting the pupils see the 

 things themselves, as far as practicable, no matter how 

 common or familiar they may be ; and it is an advan- 

 tage to have the pupils collect the specimens. The 

 pupil's living contact with common things will strengthen 

 the bond between the school and the home. 



L. H. BAILEY. 



HORTICULTURAL DKPARTMENT, CORNELL UNIVERSITY, 

 ITHACA, N. Y., December 13, 1897. 



