in a neighboring garden if some constructive, orderly work is assured. Indi- 
vidual home practicums may be assigned to students having gardens at home. 
The following suggestions are given for both class' practicums and home prac- 
ticums: (a) Various kinds of planting; (b) disbudding carnations, chrysan- 
themums, and other herbaceous plants; (c) mixing of sprays and their appli- 
cation; (d) pruning and training of roses and other woody plants. 
A flower exhibit. 1 — Much interest may be aroused in the home flower garden 
by planting a flower exhibit at the school. If there is not sufficient material 
for a special flower exhibit, the display of flowers may be made a part of a 
general school fair. An announcement of premiums to be awarded should be 
made early, so the students will have something toward which to work. 
Home projects. — The best means for developing practice in home floriculture 
and making application of the classroom instruction is through individual 
home projects. The project should be sufficiently extensive and placed upon 
such a basis as to appeal to secondary students. In order to accomplish this, 
in most cases there must be prospects for producing flowers to sell at a profit. 
In some sections flower production may be so specialized that a project cover- 
ing one species of flowers will be advisable, for example, one-tenth acre of 
cosmos, snapdragons, violets, gladiolus, sweet peas, and nasturtiums; a some- 
what extensive bed of pansies, or asters involving sale of both plants and 
flowers, or a bed of dahlias or other perennials. In most cases a general 
home flower garden will be most feasible and will offer the greatest range of 
practice. The following study outline is but suggestive. It should be modified 
to meet local needs and conditions. 
STUDY OUTLINE FOR HOME FLOWER GARDEN PROJECT. 
I. Shall I grow flowers as my project? 
1. Do I like flowers and enjoy working with plants? 
2. Is there a plat of land at home suitable for growing flowers? 
3. Can I make arrangements to use this land and grow flowers on my 
own account? 
4. Is there a prospect for making the project profitable? 
II. What shall be my aim in growing flowers? 
1. Will I be able to supply our home with a constant supply of cut 
flowers ? 
2. Have I sufficient time and land to grow a surplus for sale? 
3. Is there a market for the sale of my surplus at a profit? 
4. What is the distinction between a home flower garden and the grow- 
ing of flowers to ornament the home grounds? 
III. How shall I plan my garden to secure the best results? 
1. Why is it necessary to know a good deal of the individual species 
of flowering plants and their needs before the flower garden is 
planned? 
2. How large should the garden be for my purpose? 
3. What factors must I consider in its location? 
4. What are ideal types of soil for a flower garden? 
5. How shall I improve my soil? 
6. How shall I provide good drainage? 
7. How may I provide for irrigation? 
8. How about protection from wind? 
9. Will it be necessary to fence the garden? 
x For suggestions regarding school exhibits see S. R. S. Doc. 42, Agricultural Exhibits 
and Contests. 
