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of the roots of human activity. The school garden al- 

 lows itself to be incorporated into every city and coun- 

 try school without disturbing the corporate organism of 

 the instruction. It makes the task of the school not 

 more difficult, but easier ; it is possible almost every- 

 where even if under limitations. That law and pre- 

 scription cannot enforce a real execution of this mate- 

 rial of teaching and education- that almost every thing 

 depends upon the insight and the understanding of the 

 school constituency, is certainly not to be denied. Just 

 as the school-houses of to-day are built differently from 

 those of former times ; as school furniture, means of 

 instruction, methods, plans, object of teaching, and what- 

 ever else belongs to the school, have changed so the 

 gardens that here and there have belonged to schools 

 must be changed, if they are to meet the demands of 

 modern times. 



OPINIONS SOLICITED. 



In conclusion, all teachers and friends of schools, 

 and of mankind, are requested to let the author have 

 the benefit of all their experiences about school gar- 

 dens. We want their opposing views as well as their 

 propositions for improvement ; and their new thoughts, 

 in the interest of the cause, either in the form of letters 

 or through the press. Every critical remark, even to 

 the demolition of the ideas expressed here, will be re- 

 ceived gratefully. All the friends of schools are re- 

 quested to give information to the author of the laying 

 out of new school gardens ; and, if possible, to send 

 him a sketch of any such. 



And now, teachers, physicians, clergymen, school in- 

 spectors, surveyors, parish committees, senators, unions 



