Drawing for the laying out of gardens.
Practical instruction comprises:—Different kinds of work in the proof gardens, with Government subsidy; experiments in cultivation, manuring and grafting.
During the second year this work is also carried out in the gardens of other horticulturists and gardeners.
Diploma can be obtained after two years.
Course of instruction for pruning.—There is a course of instruction for pruning at Tiel, for a fee of fl. 2.50.
Temporary local winter terms are given by Government teachers in gardening with the aim of preparing the lady teachers of the temporary winter terms.
The course extends over three years, during which time a hundred lessons per year are given.
The diploma obtainable is the Degree of Primary Instruction for Horticulture, and the course is open only to those who hold the degree as teacher of Primary Instruction. There is no fee.
Temporary winter terms are arranged by gardening societies, with Government subsidies. There is no fee, and at the conclusion of the term of instruction a certificate is granted.