ESPENÄS SCHOOL FOR LADY GARDENERS
Postal Address: Lännäs. Railway Stations: Kilsmo, Sköllersta, and Wingaker. Steamboat Pier: Hampetorp. Steamer: “Gustav Lagerbjelde.”
Espenäs is beautifully situated close to the Lake “Store Hjälmaren.”
The school was founded in 1899. The term commences on April 15th and ends on October 15th. The teaching is both practical and theoretical.
The subjects taught are: General gardening, kitchen gardening, flowers for beds and borders; the care of hot-houses and frames, glazing, painting, making mats, preparation of frames, sowing, watering, etc. The cultivation of delicate vegetables and fruits such as asparagus, tomatoes, artichokes, cucumbers, melons and strawberries; climbing plants, grapes, and roses; fruit trees and berries; preparation of soil and manure; tying up plants; book-keeping as applied to gardening; the Weck method of preserving vegetables, fruit and berries; making fruit syrups, jellies, marmalade, fruit wines and pickles; drying fruit, berries, and vegetables. Optional—looking after poultry.
The conditions for entering the school are, that it is necessary to have passed through an elementary school, or to have had similar education. A testimonial from a clergyman or a doctor is required, as well as a photograph of the proposed student.
Payment in advance upon April 15th, 125 kr. (£7) for the whole term. For board and lodgings, all found, 65 kr. per month, to be paid on April 15th and July 15th. Soap, candles, linen, and bedding are provided by the students. A piano is in the house. There are good roads for cycling, and excellent bathing. Apply to Stina Swartling, née von Hofsten.
The number of students who have passed out since the school was founded is over 100. Most of the students, upon the termination of their training, return to their homes, others take posts as gardeners, and their salaries amount usually to from 20 kr. to 40 kr. per month, board and lodging being provided for them.