66 CHILDREN'S GARDENS 



neath raised or lowered to the required level, and the 

 top soil replaced. 



A A A 



If a surface like this is leveled with a scraper which 

 merely drags the top of the high ground into the hol- 

 lows until it is like the dotted line, the A spots will 

 grow poor crops, and the B spots will grow good 

 crops. 



Care of manure. In closely settled communities 



Photo by the Author 



Cover manure with earth to avoid flies 



where an exposed pile of manure may become a 

 nuisance from the odor, and a menace from breeding 

 flies, store it as follows : 



