Show Extension Work Has Had Splendid Results Improvement In the appearance of the grounds and surroundings ot of farms and homes In the Southern states is receIving Increased attention as a result result re- re sult or of extension work In those states by a horticultural specialist ot of the United States Department ot of Agriculture Agriculture ture according to reports received by bythe bythe the department For example as a result of such work O 25 fences were repaIred In l 1021 21 and 3 In l 1022 22 unsightly buIldIngs were repaired repaired re- re paired or removed In 1821 1021 and In 1922 1022 The number planting trees and shrubs rose frem to ot of those planting flowers and vines fr from m G two years ago to in n 10 l 22 2 of lawns la seeded from about to 2600 More ore than planted shade trees and shrubs last yea year In some ot of the states particularly In North Carolina and Mississippi the Improvements are very marked Girls Girls' and women's clubs have been active e In stimulating Interest in making the home surroundings more pleasing and the beneficial effect upon communities generally h has been e n very marked |