ROOF-GARDENING 



friend who is interested in the work. A garden 

 has been started this year part of a complete 

 and comprehensive plan; and the new green- 

 house, recently constructed, will afford students 

 and children the practical experience that is so 

 necessary for successful work. 



Roof-gardens are practicable, and should be 

 considered a necessary part of the construction 

 of every city school. As the plants are exposed 

 to the sun, use such hardy plants as Geraniums, 



Boys' Roof-Playground, Public School 126, Brooklyn. Pos- 

 sibilities for Roof-Gardening. 



Coleus, Salvias, Petunias, Alyssum, Snapdrag- 

 ons, Asters, Eschscholtzia, Kenilworth Ivy, Lan- 

 tana, Lobelia, Calendula, Four-o'clock, Mignon- 

 ette, Nasturtiums, Pansies, Poppies, Portulaca, 



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