In the summer out in the country the Canaries used to come and build their nests in the low bushes. I used to scatter crumbs for them, but they would rather have worms. The Kingfishers came early in the morning, so that we did not see much of them.—Dorothy Davies.
[The members of the Apulia Junior Audubon Society are from eight to twelve years old. The School Department was very glad to receive pencil drawings made from the educational leaflets, together with the letters given above through the kindness of Mr. T. Gilbert Pierson. The way in which the leaflets are used by this society is excellent, and suggests a method practicable for all junior Audubon Societies.—A. H. W.]
IV. RHODE ISLAND BOYS’ AND GIRLS’ CLUB WORK.
HOME PROJECTS FOR 1915
Conducted by the Extension Service, Rhode Island State College and the United States Department of Agriculture
Boys and girls from nine to eighteen years of age inclusive may enroll. There will be achievement emblems offered for all those who do successful work. Local prizes may also be offered for good work and exhibits at local shows, such as poultry, corn and flower shows, also grange exhibits. Boys and girls may take up any one or more of the following projects.
Home Garden.—Cultivation of vegetables, flowers, shrubs, etc. General care of the garden.
Market-Garden.—Cultivation of one-twentieth acre of vegetables.
School and Allotment-Gardens.—Cultivation of vegetables and flowers, etc., in a centralized garden at or near the school or on vacant lots.
Corn Clubs.—Cultivation of one-tenth acre of corn.
Potato Clubs.—Cultivation of one-twentieth acre of potatoes.