CHILDREN'S GARDENS 



idly. This fact especially commends itself to 

 village and rural schools. 



In small city and town lots, where herba- 

 ceous and shrub borders are not possible, some 

 suggestions for a small formal garden are im- 

 portant. This requires great consideration, 

 care and good taste in the selection and arrange- 

 ment of plants and the securing of artistic color 

 effects. This style of gardening appeals very 

 strongly to some persons and is capable of 

 producing satisfying results. 



Most children are very ignorant of the wealth 

 and beauty of our native flora. A garden of 

 wild flowers arranged according to systematic 

 classification gives much important informa- 

 tion; inculcates an appreciation of the rare and 

 fast disappearing species and engenders a feel- 

 ing of protection and stewardship. 



The vegetable garden is most practical. It 

 develops responsibility of ownership and re- 

 spect for the rights of others. It also encour- 

 ages children to become producers. 



For general information, the experimental 

 beds containing food, fibrous, medicinal and 

 common poisonous plants grown under different 

 conditions of soil, present some problems on the 

 economic side of gardening. 



Budding, grafting, pruning and other prac- 

 tical lessons given in the nursery make students 



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