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IMPROVING HOME AND SCHOOL YARDS 



school yard to make it attractive and homelike. The 

 teacher and the pupils in the school did all the work, and, 

 with no expense, made this wonderful improvement. The 

 shrubbery and trees were obtained by the boys from the 

 woods. Flower seeds and bulbs were given by the par- 

 ents and were planted by the girls under the direction of 

 the teacher. All worked together to make the school yard 

 beautiful, and were very proud of the result. 



FIG. 154. A suggestion in planting. 



EXERCISES. 



1 . Make a general plan for the improvement of your 

 school grounds, observing carefully the suggestions given. 



2. Make a plan for the improvement of the yards 

 about your home, allowing buildings, fences, and trees to 

 remain as they are at-present. 



3. Make a plan of your home yards, with changes in the 

 location of buildings, fences, and trees. 



