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are handicapped for want of seeds and tools, there would be more 

 expenditure in this direction and less for supervision." 



The teacher should have full charge of the garden work where she 

 may come in closer sympathy with her pupils. She should not be 

 handicapped in any way by supervision unless weakness shows, 

 and even then, the help should be asked directly by the teacher. 



Fig. 2. Kenton School Garden. Parking Used Where Lots Were not Available. 



If the principal is the leader of his community to which his posi- 

 tion entitles him, he will be the central unit of the garden's success. 

 With his committees among teachers, parents and pupils, he can 

 stimulate his community to higher ideals of industry and economy. 

 Through his suggestions, advice or commendation of worthy 

 efforts, he is given a wonderful opportunity for this develop- 

 ment of "Gardens growing children for more useful men and 

 women." 



