Each year since the establishment of the winter courses the demand for special instruction in fruit-growing and gardening has increased. The opportunities for profitable fruit-and vegetable-growing on the comparatively cheap lands of the east and within easy reach of the great markets, are attracting capital and energy. It is in response to this general demand and these opportune conditions that a winter course in horticulture is offered. The various studies included in this course are intended to help the fruit-grower and gardener to manage his orchards and gardens better than in the past; to fit those who have had some experience for positions of responsibility; to give the beginner the salient principles and acquaint him as far as possible with the best practices of commercial and amateur fruit-growers and gardeners the country over.
The entrance requirements to this course are the same as to the course in general agriculture. Field experience will always enable the student to get a maximum of benefit from a study of this kind.
The course is made up of lectures, recitations and practice, special stress being laid on the last.
SPECIAL EXPENSES
General laboratory fee, $7.50; books, $5.00; work suit, $1.50.
All students in this course, except those who have previously completed satisfactorily the winter course in general agriculture, are required to take the subjects that follow. Those who complete the winter course in general agriculture will not be required to take again subjects that they have already passed. They should consult the professor in charge concerning substitutes for any of the subjects. All students must register with the Secretary of the College.
REQUIRED SUBJECTS
Amateur and commercial fruit-growing.—A survey of the principles and practices of fruit-growing with reference to orchard management, handling, packing, storing, transplanting and marketing of orchard products. Seven hours. Five hours of lectures a week and two afternoons a week for practice.
Vegetable culture.—Lectures and exercises on the growing and marketing of vegetables for special and general market. Two hours.
Farm Botany.—Four hours a week. Two lectures and two laboratory periods.