1. A course in Gardening. "In March and in April, from morning to night, In sowing and setting good housewives delight."
2. A course in Medicinal Herbs. Borage, fennel, wild tansy, wormwood, etc. Methods of distillation. Aqua composita, barberry conserve, electuaries, salves, and ointments. A most important course for every housewife.
"A speedy and a sovereign remedy,
The bitter wormwood, sage and
marigold."—FLETCHER: "The Faithful Shepherdess."
3. A course in Pickling. In this course pretty nearly everything will be pickled, down to nasturtium-buds and radish-pods.
PACKING-HOUSE DEPARTMENT.
1. A course in Salting Meat in the "powdering" tub.
2. A course in Smoking Hams and Bacons.
3. A course in Pickling Pig's feet and Ears.
4. A course in Headcheese and Sausages.