THE EVOLUTION OF THE SCHOOL GARDEN 



in behalf of orderliness and beauty. So much the 

 more reason why the decorative planting should 

 be of the best, that it may teach symmetry 

 of arrangement, harmony of line and color, and 

 unity throughout. 

 Such a garden may inspire some degree of 



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civic pride in the children and some respect for 

 public property through the feeling that their 

 school home is superior to that of others. But 

 these ideas are likely to be limited in practical re- 

 sults to children who have an eye for natural 

 beauty. Introduce but a little bulb planting by 

 the children, however, a little active participa- 



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