Productive farming . eil to cover a ^larin*? Uliite stone building. The masaof trees at the left is used to liide low buildings. Bailey has described the conditions on the average ruralschool grounds as bare, harsh, cheerless, immodest. Theseare some reasons assigned for children dishking the school. Let a change be made. Have plans made before theopening of spring. Exercise.—Plans for Planting.—Make a sketch of thegrounds showing the permanent structures, well, fences,and any trees now growing. Add to tliis the proposed plant-ings for the spring. Indicate these by lines such as are used inFig
Productive farming . eil to cover a ^larin*? Uliite stone building. The masaof trees at the left is used to liide low buildings. Bailey has described the conditions on the average ruralschool grounds as bare, harsh, cheerless, immodest. Theseare some reasons assigned for children dishking the school. Let a change be made. Have plans made before theopening of spring. Exercise.—Plans for Planting.—Make a sketch of thegrounds showing the permanent structures, well, fences,and any trees now growing. Add to tliis the proposed plant-ings for the spring. Indicate these by lines such as are used inFigs. 97 and 101. Use United States Farmers Bulletins 185and 248 to aid in making the plans. The former will suggestwhat plants to, ^ Students may supply these from home, GARDENING 187 or they may be obtained from the native woods or fromnurseries. Planting may be done on any suitable days in earlyspring. Protect the roots of trees well before they areplanted. The easiest way is to make a little trench, put the. Fig. 106.—Evergreens may be planted in close masses and also as single specimens. roots in these and cover with dirt until the permanent placesare ready. Evergreens need to be handled with the greatestcare, because they are constantly losing moisture throughthe leaves. The soil should not be removed from the rootsat all while being transplanted. They may be set into smallboxes while being carried, or the soil may be kept on bywrapping with old carpet or sacking. 1. 2. 3. 4. .5. 7. 8. REVIEW. What is horticulture? Olericulture? Give several elements of success in growing good vegetables. Describe a good plan for the vegetable garden. Name ten garden plants that can stand some frost. Name ten that are injured by frost. Give directions for depth of planting seeds in heavy and light Tell how to set out tomatoes and other garden plants. What is a hot-bed? A cold-frame? In what two ways is a hot-bed heated? What are the uses of a hot-bed? What is
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