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You can help. Boys and girls can do much to beau- 

 tify their home surroundings. They should always 

 keep in mind that it costs little to make the homestead 

 attractive ; and that beauty, usefulness, and health- 

 fulness belong together. 



QUESTIONS 



1. What are some of the things that make ugly surroundings 

 on a farm ? 



2. What are some of the advantages of beautiful surround- 

 ings? 



3. By what means may a good lawn be secured? 



4. What are some of the disadvantages of an overshaded 

 lawn? 



5. What plants serve well for beautifying a farmstead? 



PRACTICAL EXERCISES 



1. Make a plan of a farmstead, showing the location of house 

 and lawn, well, barn, sheds, garden, orchard, lots, driveways, 

 and walks. 



2. Draw a planting plan for a lawn, showing the location of 

 trees, shrubs, flowers, walks, etc. 



3. Draw a plan of the most beautiful farmstead in your 

 locality. 



REFERENCES 



Farmers' Bulletins: 185, Beautifying the home grounds; 

 The lawn; 494, Lawn soils and lawns. 



