2. The work done in the garden from day to day, with dates.
3. The effect of rain, drought, or other weather conditions on the growth of the plants.
4. What insects were seen visiting the flowers and what they were doing—whether beneficial or harmful.
5. What birds or other animals were found frequenting the garden. (See Animal Studies, pp. 30, 96, 217.)
6. What plants suffered from earliest frosts; what from subsequent frosts; what ones proved to be most hardy, etc.
7. What plants the pupils like most in the garden, and what ones seem to suit the soil and weather conditions best.
The pupils in this Form, by direct observation, should come to appreciate the development of the fruit and seed from the flower. Their work in seed selection, based upon the excellence of the flower, helps to ensure this line of observation.
CORRELATIONS
Art: Drawing of leaves, flowers, and vegetables, in colour when possible.
Arithmetic: Calculations as to dimensions, number of plants, number of flowers on a plant and seeds in a flower, value of products of flowers and vegetables. Cost of seeds, fertilizer, and labour, gross and net proceeds. Statement showing the above.