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3. Flower and vegetable seedlings. — About the first or middle of 
March plant flower and vegetable seeds in window boxes as suggested 
in this chapter and elsewhere. When the plants have developed four or 
five leaves, transplant them, giving them ample room to grow. As 
soon as danger of frost is over, take them home and set them out in your 
garden. If you have a school garden, some of them will, of course, be 
planted in that. 
4. Trees and shrubs. — Study the subject of trees and shrubs for 
your school grounds. (a) If a good many are already found there, can 
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The plants from left to right are: cabbage, field corn, pop-corn, 
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you suggest any further improvements in the planting? Give details. 
(b) If a good start has not yet been made, then draw up a planting plan 
in accordance with the suggestions in this chapter and discuss it with 
the trustees and patrons of the school. Perhaps you can help to make 
your school grounds more attractive. 
