IN VACATION AND TERM TIME 



child his choice of seeds, it should be done either 

 from a limited list that seems large to him or so 

 freely that he may be told that he is to plant 

 anything he likes unless upon discussion he sees 

 his choice to be unwise and voluntarily relin- 

 quishes it. The following is a good list from 

 which selection may be made: 



VEGETABLES 



String Bean 



String Bean, Wax . 

 Radish 



Lettuce 



Lettuce Plants 



Beet 



Swiss Chard . . 



Onion 



Onion Sets . . . 



Parsnip 



lurnip 



Celery Plants . 



Carrot 



Parsley 



Peas 



FLOWERS 



Phlox 



Zinnia 



Aster 



Coxcomb 



China Pinks 



Calendula 



Nasturtium 



The child should have an opportunity for com- 

 plete self-expression. Whatever his leading motive 

 in his garden work it should be respected; should, 

 if necessary, be toned down (if the motive be 

 greed for gain or self interest of an unworthy 

 kind); should be guided, and used to open his 

 mind to other relations than those he at first sees. 



♦ Fairview Garden list. 

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