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every acre of ground? Value of alfalfa as a feed. Its value in a 
rotation system of cropping. Why? See “Alfalfa Culture” in 
Circular No. 121, “Some Things the Prospective Settler Should 
Know,” and Correspondence Course in Alfalfa Culture, both from 
College of Agriculture, University of California. 
Garden crops. —Study carrot, parsnip, beans, and beets according 
to outlines in Home Garden and Vegetable Growing Projects. 
Ornamental shrubs. —Study five native ornamental shrubs and a 
like number of exotic ornamental shrubs. How do shrubs differ from 
trees in the habits of growth? Emphasize the use of shrubs in masses 
on school and home grounds. The ABC’s of landscape arrangement. 
Draw designs on the blackboard and study arrangement of shrubs. 
Consult Landscape Gardening Division, College of Agriculture, 
University of California, for planting plans for school grounds 
employing trees and flowers as well as shrubs. See Hall’s Studies in 
Ornamental Trees and Shrubs. 
Ornamental flowers. —Study five annuals and a like number of 
perennials according to suggestions in outlines in previous grades. 
Emphasize landscape effects in plantings. Build up in children an 
appreciation of the more attractive environment of school and home. 
Teach correct principles of arrangement. See McLaren’s Gardening 
in California, Landscape and Flower; Braunton’s The Garden Beauti¬ 
ful; and Wickson’s California Garden Flowers, Shrubs, Trees , and 
Vines. 
Wild flowers. —Study five annuals and five perennials. See 
Payne’s California Wild Flowers and Native Shrubs and Trees, and 
Parson’s Wild Flowers of California. 
