Photo by Brown Bros. 

 Crippled children entering the Garden. DeWitt Clinton Park 



CHAPTER XXIX 



SPECIAL GARDENS 



Children's Gardens for anemic, crippled, tubercu- 

 lous and convalescent children. The children's health 

 will gain through rest, short periods of gentle exer- 

 cise and happiness, while in the fresh air and sun- 

 shine. 



Give special attention to having the work light and 

 well within their strength, and never continued long. 

 Frequent periods of rest, where they will be quite 

 comfortable sitting, or preferably lying down. In cool 

 weather, well' wrapped up. In spring and fall, the 

 feet protected against wetting, and in summer, the 

 head and eyes protected against sun. The garden is 

 filled with delights for such children. 



For this class of children, the ordinary playground 



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