AMONG SCHOOL GARDENS 



those suitable for salads or greens. Further, the 

 gardening instructor need not be a trained psy- 

 chologist, but must know how to present the facts 

 of the garden so in accord with the laws of asso- 

 ciation as to call forth the child's quick sense for 

 analogies, to hold attention, to whet curiosity, and 



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to grip the memory. Otherwise, the garden will 

 only teach about growing plants and not develop 

 perception, judgment and stronger moral fiber. 



There are constant illustrations of the fact that 

 these aims can be attained, and a garden that falls 

 short of such results is a failure. In Carleton 



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