SCHOOL GARDENING : A CORRELATION. 
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Such a course should embrace the following features in the ele- 
mentary school : — 
Co-ordination of the following subjects : 
(a) Gardening. 
(b) Science. 
(c) Geography (importation of plants, alluvial deposits). 
(d) History (introduction of plants as Food and Medicine) . 
(e) Arithmetic (weighing, measuring, planning). 
(f) Drawing. 
(g) Composition (summary of Theory and Practice). Note making. 
Gardening affords excellent opportunities for 
1. Experimental science teaching. The proof is afforded (of proof 
from deduction) from experiment on a larger scale than is possible in 
the schoolroom. Full and independent observation is fostered. 
2. Nature study in the garden embraces : — Observation of animal 
and plant life, natural phenomena, elementary geology, all of which 
are treated in a spirit of scientific inquiry. 
Theory. 
Seed. 
Structure. 
Functions. 
Requirements for growth. 
Soil. 
Formation. 
Movement. 
Drainage. 
Root. 
Structure, functions, kinds. 
Use of various kinds. 
Vegetative reproduction. 
Stem. 
Growth. 
Buds. 
Habits. 
Leaf. 
Parts. Functions of parts. 
Fall. Formation of absciss layer. 
Use as manure. 
Flower and Fruit. 
Use, means of fertilization. 
Attractive devices. 
Protective measures. 
Seed-sowing. 
Reasons for method in preparation 
of plot, box, or pot. . 
Methods of Reproduction. 
To keep the garden constantly gay. 
Plans of cultivation. 
Lists of plants. 
Practice. 
Preparation of ground. 
Favourable conditions of soil, tem- 
perature, environment. 
Experiments. 
Co-ordination in garden. 
Hoeing, manuring, and dressing. 
Experiments. 
Illustration by means of edible garden 
roots. 
Layering, cuttings, experiments. 
Sketches. 
Explanation by experience in pruning, 
thinning-out, budding, and grafting. 
Illustrate in garden. 
Edible. Use of climbing habit. 
Utilization by gardeners of leaf habits. 
Experiments. 
Observations in garden. 
Flowers we eat. 
Experiments. 
Sow seeds. 
Keep records of growth. 
Experiment. 
Practise cuttings, layering, seed- 
gathering. 
Understand the principles of budding 
and bending. 
Lay out the garden. 
Work from list, so that colour is 
constantly present. Alternation of 
flowers. 
Constant succession of seedlings. 
