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Narcissus. 1. Trumpet varieties — Trumpet ^lajor. Golden 

 Spur. 



2. Star varieties — Stella. Sir Watkin. 



3. Double varieties — Van Sion, Sulphur, 



Phoenix, Incomparable. 



4. Polyanthus varieties — Paper White. 

 Freezia (excellent, cheap, need not be stored in dark). 



M. Catherixe Straith. 



How may churches and public welfare societies take up school 

 gardens.^ 



It may be begun in connection with neighborhood, Sunday 

 School or welfare work at parish or vacation house, using a part 

 of the children's holidays at such houses for garden 

 hours ; making the garden privilege a prized right of 

 the children and one infrequently accorded to outsiders. 

 This deepens interest from the start and by limiting 

 the number of plots, increases desire of ownership. Seeds 

 the -first year should be free. There should be a trained 

 director to plan a garden attractive to visitors of all age< : to 

 coach volunteer assistants, to develop interest in all the life of 

 the garden and its bearing on human life : one who aims to at- 

 tract all members of the clubs or societies and to bind them 

 into family, or neighborhoocl groups. 



M. Louise Greexe. 



What are the most successful Hou'ers and shrubs for beauti- 

 fying school grounds? 



For the shady part of the yard, I'ussy Willow. Weigelia, 

 Syringa ( Philadelphus) and Forsythia have been most successful 

 in the climate of Washington. The Pussv Willow and Forsythia 

 are especially valuable because they may be grown from cuttings 

 by the children and are good nature study material. Privet for 

 hedges is a rapid grower and especially fine for cuttings. All 

 of these shrubs will be much more attractive in the full sunlight. 

 Tulips, hyacinth and narcissus take a foremost place in the spring 

 garden. Zinnias, marigolds, nasturtiums and sweet alyssum re- 

 quire the minimum of attention and so add to the success of the 

 school garden. Among the vines, clematis, paniculata, cinnamon 

 vine and purple flowering bean live through hot summers and 

 withstand insect attacks. Susan B. Sipe. 



What plants arc most successfully grozvn by Kindergarten 



children? 



