To President Richard W. Silvester, of the Maryland Agricultural College, for the inspiration to write the Garden Bulletin, his consent to its republication, and his hearty coöperation in its revision.
CONTENTS
- CORD CONSTRUCTION
- Introductory Remarks [9]
- Knots [9]
- 1 Overhand Knot [10]
- 2 Square Knot [10]
- 3 "Granny" Knot [11]
- Chains [11]
- 4 Loop Chain [11]
- 5 Overhand Knot Chain [13]
- 6 Solomon's Knot Chain [13]
- Combined Knots and Chains [15]
- 7 Knotted Bag [15]
- 8 Miniature Hammock—Knotted [16]
- 9 Miniature Portière—Knotted [17]
- Weaving [17]
- 10 Miniature Hammock—Woven [17]
- PAPER CONSTRUCTION
- Introductory Remarks [25]
- A Model Lesson [27]
- 1 Windmill or Pin-wheel [31]
- 2 Square Tray No. I [31]
- 3 Square Tray No. II [31]
- 4 Square Box with Cover [32]
- 5 Square or Rectangular Box [33]
- 6 Pencil Box with Sliding Cover [35]
- 7 Seed Box with Sections [37]
- 8 Picture Frame No. I, Diagonal Folds [37]
- 9 Picture Frame No. II [37]
- 10 Portfolio [40]
- 11 Barn—House—Furniture [41]
- 12 Hexagonal Tray [42]
- 13 Lamp Shade [44]
- 14 Star [45]
- 15 Notebook [46]
- 16 Bound Book [47]
- 17 Japanese Book [49]
- 18 Scrap-Book [50]
- WOOD CONSTRUCTION
- Introductory Remarks [55]
- 1 Puzzle [56]
- 2 Plant Label [58]
- 3 Pencil Sharpener [58]
- 4 Match Scratch [59]
- 5 Kite-String Winder [60]
- 6 Thermometer Back [61]
- 7 Pocket Pin-Cushion [61]
- 8 Picture Frame [63]
- 9 Japanese Box [65]
- 10 Grandfather's Chair [66]
- BASKETRY
- Introductory Remarks [71]
- Reed Construction [75]
- 1 Napkin Ring No. I [75]
- 2 Napkin Ring No. II [76]
- 3 Mat [76]
- 4 Hamper Basket [77]
- 5 Basket Tray [79]
- 6 Basket with Handle [81]
- Raffia Construction [83]
- 7 Plaited Rope [84]
- 8 Plaited Mat [85]
- 9 Purse [86]
- 10 Plaited Basket [86]
- 11 Hat of Plaited Rope [88]
- 12 Napkin Ring [89]
- 13 Indian Basket [89]
- 14 Grass Basket or Tray [91]
- 15 Basket of Splints and Raffia [93]
- Combined Reed and Raffia [95]
- 16 Umbrella [97]
- 17 Miniature Chair No. I [97]
- 18 Miniature Chair No. II [99]
- Rules for Caning Chairs [102]
- THE SCHOOL GARDEN
- Introductory Remarks [107]
- A City School Garden [108]