A WORD FOR GOOD TOOLS 8 1 



is a tough, flat grass sold for just this purpose at all seed 

 stores. It is the very best material, by the by, for tying cut 

 flowers. 



The far-sighted policy of the Children's Farm in New 

 York is shown by the opportunity given the children to carry 

 on the several kinds of handicraft which naturally accompany 

 the cultivation of the soil. A course in woodwork connected 

 with the gardening class will be found of the greatest advan- 

 tage, if not positively indispensable. Indeed, a bench and a 

 few carpenter's tools might well be included as part of the 

 gardening outfit. 



Garden occupations may be made more enjoyable for chil- 

 dren and a great deal more popular with mothers if sorne 

 attention is paid to appropriate dress. It is truly pathetic to 

 watch a child, doubled over in absorbed interest, try to divide 

 his attention between the gyrations of an earthworm and 

 solicitude for a pair of light stockings or a freshly starched 

 blouse. An apron or overalls, such as is neat and workman- 

 like for carpentry or for cooking, adds immensely to the care- 

 free spirit of gardening. Made of denim or linen, it may be 

 a pretty and becoming costume. Might it not work well for 

 the members of the carpentry class and the sewing class to 

 exchange courtesies ? 



