Systematic pomology.—Advanced course in classification and systematic study of fruits. Two hours.
Literature of horticulture and landscape gardening.—An examination of the writings of European and American authors, with special reference to the evolution of horticultural methods. Open to juniors and seniors, and required of graduates.
Plant-breeding, with special reference to the improvement of orchard fruits. Juniors and seniors; required of graduates.
German horticultural reading.—A study of periodical literature relating to horticulture. Each student is required to subscribe for one periodical and make translations from assigned paragraphs.
French of the same character and conducted in the same way.
Investigation incident to previous courses. For graduates and advanced students.
Seminary work for advanced students.—Required of graduates. One hour. F., 2–4.30, every two weeks beginning the first week of each term. On the alternate week students are required to attend the Seminary in Plant Industry.
RURAL ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURE
Field engineering.—Lectures, recitations and practice in surveying and plotting the farm; designing farm buildings, roads, fences, and water supply; drainage and irrigation. Second half-year. Lectures and practice.
Farm machinery.—A study of the elements of mechanics and of machine design entering into the construction of all machinery, followed by a special study of:—(a) Motors, including steam boilers, gas and steam engines, windmills, hydraulic rams, water wheels, and a brief discussion of the laws and applications of electricity; (b) Farm Machinery for tillage, seeding, harvesting, threshing, cleaning, etc., with a discussion of the cost, life, draft, and special mechanical features of some of the machines now on the market.