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can be made attractive through the method of treatment ; they emphasize 

 the necessity for clear exposition in order to impress knowledge". The 

 introduction of Huxley's essays into the course in English should con- 

 tribute to the popularization of science in the best sense of that term. 



F. L. C. 



Children's Gardens for Pleasure, Health and Education. By 

 Henry G. Parsons. New York: Sturgis and Walton Co. 1910. Pp. 226. 



The author of this book is well known as secretary of the Interna- 

 tional Children's School Farm League and director of the Department of 

 School Gardens of New York University. With minor exceptions, where 

 terminology might invite challenge, the psychology of the book is good 

 and there are some very good passages concerning ideals. Specific habits 

 are well handled under the topic "The Pedagogy of the Spade". Perhaps 

 the best feature is the definiteness of the directions given for the various 

 steps in the making and care of a garden. It should be stated that the 

 book is treated from the viewpoint of a worker with children in a large 

 city. F.L.C. 



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