PLAN OF A GARDEN 



erations and instructions must take into con- 

 sideration the home of every child; he should 

 in the garden find something which he can cul- 



The Same Garden in August. 



tivate in a small way at his own home; it may 

 be a flower-garden on a fire-escape, a straw- 

 berry vine in a tin can. He will have received 

 an impetus and a love for " green things 

 growing." 



An herbaceous border is easily made and 

 gives opportunities for children to revel in 

 color. Perennials are most satisfactory, for 

 they take care of themselves and increase rap- 



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