This work may be done by arithmetic or geography classes. The arithmetic class may also find suitable dimensions for the corn-contest plots.
Have the reading classes read about birds, gardening, trees, lawns, weeds, etc. Use the newer words in spelling exercises. Let boys and girls both make bird-houses at home. These may be ready to put up on Arbor Day.
The corn testing and seed study should begin at once.
Trees, shrubs and seeds that are to be planted on Arbor Day, or soon after, should be ready in advance. The roots of trees and shrubs must be temporarily covered with soil to prevent drying out.
Some exercises in root grafting of apples may be carried out as described in two of the bulletins, 113 and 408.
Tools to be used in the planting of school grounds may be brought by pupils from their homes; the list available for the purpose should be made in advance.
Divide the students into suitable groups for the work, so that each will know his part.
Invite parents and home folks to the work of Arbor Day, and make it a community exercise. The men may come in the morning to work, and the women may come with lunch baskets at noon, both staying until the exercises are over.
Plan to have some one take pictures of the children and patrons while the improvement work is going on.