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congressman or senator, for copies of state 

 or national documents that are distributed by 

 them. 



(d) That you secure the use of a travel- 

 ing library, if such libraries are issued by 

 the education department or other agency in 

 your state. 



(e) That as many agricultural and nature- 

 study books be added to the library as money 

 will permit. 



4. Beautify the school-grounds. Endeavor 

 to interest the trustees and the farmers of the 

 district. In one district, an oyster supper 

 brought forth money and enthusiasm enough to 

 produce a marked improvement. Valuable 

 suggestions will be found in 



Farmer's Bulletin (U. S. Dept. Agricul- 

 ture) No. 43, "Tree Planting on Rural 

 School Grounds." 



Farmer's Bulletin No. 185, "Beautifying 

 the Home." 



Farmer's Bulletin No. 248; "The Lawn." 

 Farmer's Bulletin No. 218, "The School- 

 Garden." 



