OUR METHODS IN GENERAL. 11 



Autumn 



Lifting Potatoes. 

 Sowing Wheat. 



of Barley. 



Eeaping 



of Oats. 



of Wheat. 

 Finished Eeaping. 

 Finished Harvesting. 



There should also be included amongst the weather 

 observations the date of leafing of particular trees of 

 several species in the neighbourhood. Eecords of this 

 kind ate of particular value for comparing the weather in 

 successive years and appeal to the child mind in an 

 effective way. The following observations also, which are 

 suggested by the Meteorological Office Authorities as of 

 particular value, might be in part at least aimed at in 

 suitable localities with the help of scholars : 



1. Hazel (Corylus avellana) 



2. Coltsfoot (Tussilago farfara) 



3. Wood Anemone (Anemone nemorosa) 



4. Blackthorn or Sloe (Prunus spinosa) 



5. Grarlic Hedge Mustard (Sisymbrium alliaria) 



6. Song thrush (Turdus musicus), first heard. 



7. Cuckoo (Cuculus canorus), first heard. 



8. Honey bee (Apis mellifica), first seen. 



9. Wasp (Vespa vulgaris), first seen. 



10. Small white butterfly (Pieris rapae), first seen. 



Other suggested observations are given at p. 41. 



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