Composition: General connected account or story of the work done and the things learned during the season, as taken from the garden diary and from memory.
Exercises in writing and spelling, as suitable seat work.
Geography: Weather observations, as related to the garden work and to plant growth. Comparison of the soil of the garden with other samples from the district, as to composition and origin. Direction, as related to the paths or walks in the garden.
Map drawing: Plans of plots and of whole garden and grounds, represented on sand-table, paper, or black-board. Map drawing on a horizontal surface is best for the first year or two.
The products of the garden, as compared with home products, as food supplies for man and beast.
Manual Training: Making of seed envelopes and boxes, modelling in clay of fruits and vegetables.
CLIMBING PLANTS
Observe particularly the sweet-pea and morning-glory.
Consider the following points:
1. Advantages gained by climbing, such as securing of more light, production of many leaves and flowers, and not so much stem.