88 BULLETIN 305, U. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. 
6. Make slight depressions with the edge of a straight board. 
Sow any of the following kinds of seeds: Petunias, begonias, pansies, 
sweet alyssum, and geraniums. If a variety is desired, sow two or 
more kinds. ; aa 
7. Water frequently in the late afternoon and keep box indoors 
when the weather is very cold. 
Hanging baskets may be provided in the same general way. One 
or more of the following plants with droopimg habits may be planted: 
Variegated periwinkle, trailing fuchsia, wandering Jew, and oxalis. 
Practical work.—Ample practical work is provided in securing — 
boxes, preparing soil, planting seed, and watering and caring for the 
plants. 
Correlations.—Language: Talk about the work. Write names of 
equipment and flowers on blackboard. - 
Drawing: Make a sketch of the window box. 
ANIMALS. 
Continued work.—Have pupils collect scraps of meat, mixed grain, | 
and luncheon remnants for the birds. Place these in convenient 
places about the school yard. Study the birds that visit the grounds: 
this month. Continue the studies with farm animals. 
Assigned work.—The cardinal or redbird furnishes an interesting — 
topic for study. The followmg questions suggest an outline for 
study: | 
(1) Where is the redbird seen most frequently? 
(2) How do the males and females differ in color? 
’ (3) Describe the color of each—head, neck, back, breast, wings, tail. 
(4) What does the redbird eat this month? 
(5) Imitate its song. 
Practical work.—Make observations with a view to answering the 
questions in the foregoing studies. Find an old redbird nest and 
bring to school for study. 
Correiations. Language: Have pupils copy in their notebooks a 
record of the observations with the redbird. - 9 
THIRD GRADE. 
PLANTS. 
Continued work.—The practice in recognizing weed seeds should be- 
continued as suggested for December. | 
Assigned work.—Cooperate with the second grade pupils im pre- 
paring window boxes. Pupils of this grade should arouse the inter- 
est of the parents in such work at their homes. 
Practical work.—This is provided in making window boxes, mixing 
the soil, sowing seed, and caring for the plants. 
