prepare for wider Nature Study, and, therefore, deserve first attention. 

 Arbor Day need not be limited to one day, but should rather keep pace 

 with a growing interest in trees and plants. No school can afford to 

 neglect the planting of trees and shrubs to beautify its grounds and 

 interest its scholars. 



In transplanting from the bush or from a nursery a few simple rules 

 should be kept in mind. The tree joins itself to the soil by fine fibrous 

 roots, and these should be disturbed as little as possible in the uproot- 

 ing. The roots should also be protected from sun and wind and brought 

 into close, firm contact with the earth in their new home. This is 



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Fig. 2. From Bailey's "Hints on Rural School Grounds." 



secured by trampling and pounding good soil (with water added if con- 

 venient) around and between the roots, in a hole rather broader and 

 deeper than seems necessary, so that no air spaces can exist. All this 

 is best done in cloudy or rainy weather ; but in any case many of the 

 roots will be lost, and the top must be reduced in proportion. There is 

 little danger of over-trimming, for a healthy stem will produce new 

 branches if able to support them. 



The Ontario Agricultural College is preparing to grow seedlings of 

 forest trees for the use of farmers who wish to chanofe waste land into 



