446 NATURE-STUDY 



the landscape effects of the forest at a distance. Let chil- 

 dren write a description of what they saw and enjoyed in the 

 forest. (L, 220, 219, 222, 228, 216, 156, 158, 161.) 



Leaf mould : Study its composition in a simple way. Plant 

 some seedlings or geraniums in leaf mould, and in pure 

 sand. Compare growth. Visit a greenhouse. Ask the 

 gardener where he gets his soil for his potted plants. Why? 

 (222, 228, 220, 219, 156, 158, 242, 229, 221.) 



Flowers: Autumn composites:* Cultivated sunflower,* 

 wild sunflower,* asters,* coneflower,* daisy.* Also identify 

 blazing star,* toad-flax.* (M, 168, etc.) 



Weeds: Visit the garden early in the fall, and note 

 the harm done by weeds. Make a collection of these 

 weeds, and press and hang them up in school for reference. 

 Learn to recognize catnip, lamb's quarters, quack-grass, 

 foxtail grass, purslane, pigweed, and study the character- 

 istics of each. What are weeds good for? (222, 228, 140, 

 230; 268, etc.; 231, 256, 246 "Weeds.") 



Winter 

 Animals. 



Mammals: Carnivorous mammals — Dog,* fox,* wolf; 

 cat,* wild cat, panther, lion,* tiger. Use pictures and ob- 

 serve cat and dog for types of the others. Study about the 

 habits, homes, and food of each animal; its intelligence and 

 powers; hunting stories and anecdotes. Visit zoological 

 garden. 



Study the structure of each animal, especially that of the 

 dog and cat somewhat in detail and systematically. (See 

 page 73 for method.) Emphasize coverings, teeth, and 

 claws. Bring out the adaptations to food, environment. 



