GARDEN OF WILD FLOWERS 



Most lessons relating to adaptation of struc- 

 ture to function can be given with best results 

 by using wild flowers. They are simjjle and 

 natural in their structure, while some cultivated 

 flowers have become so modified as to obliterate 

 parts. Simple lessons in plant physiology would 

 illumine the work, as also would some experi- 

 mental work with soil. 



The relation of leaves to catching and shed- 

 ding rainfall; arrangement and form of leaves 

 in reference to light ; modification of leaves and 

 stems for purposes of support; movement of 

 leaves as a protection against heat and cold; 

 color, form, texture, and marking of flowers for 

 the attraction of insects for purposes of cross- 

 pollination ; the etf orts of roots, stems and leaves 

 for the perfection of the individual; the perfec- 

 tion of the individual culminating in the per- 

 fection of the species — these lessons and more of 

 vital importance and interest will make the wild 

 garden a source of the greatest pleasure and 

 delight. 



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