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yard free from rubbish is a way of improvement. 

 For adornment of school grounds the planting of 

 shrubs and vines, as well as trees, may be effective. 

 For the sake of the children every school-house should 

 image God's beauty of field and forest. The future 

 beauty of homestead, school grounds, roadside and 

 public park is now growing in the hearts of to-day's 

 children. Let the school become an ally of the 

 community in all public betterment. 



The proper observance of Arbor Day contributes 

 not a little to right civic training. It strengthens 

 the link between the child and nature. In awaken- 

 ing an interest in the life of tree and plant, it inspires 

 kindness, gentle manners, and a fine regard for the 

 rights and well-being of others. It gives a larger 

 love of home and familiar scenes and a deep interest 

 in men and things, which is at the heart of good 

 citizenship. 



WHAT DO YOU SEE? 

 From Wisconsin Arbor and Bird Day Annual, 1903 



WHETHER we see much or little in nature is deter- 

 mined by the intelligence and training of the mind 

 which interprets what our eyes look upon. Nature 

 is a closed book to many and tells no story of interest 

 and beauty. 



The first purpose of the celebration of Arbor Day 

 should be to arouse in children a strong desire to 



