Soils.—Kinds and values. Cultivation and improvement. Manures and their value for certain crops and soils. Propagation. Seeds and seedlings. Cuttings and layers. Budding and grafting. Spring-flowering bulbs. Selections.
Planting and potting.—Chrysanthemums for garden and greenhouses.
Small fruits.—Varieties for town and suburban gardens. Pruning and training. Choice fruits; peaches, nectarines, figs, grapes and melons.
Beautiful trees and shrubs.—Flowering, deciduous and evergreen. Rock, wall, and water gardening.
Lawns and walks. Fences and screens. Edgings. Window, balcony, and home gardening. Garden design and improvement. The use and abuse of garden tools. Herbaceous borders. Selections and times of flowering. Summer bedding plants and flowers. Autumn flowers. Conservatory and greenhouse. Annual and biennial plants. Roses for summer and autumn.
Vegetable culture.—Root crops. Onions, leeks, and shallots. Cauliflowers, winter greenstuffs. Salads. Peas for small gardens, beans, marrows, tomatoes. Asparagus, seakale, mushrooms. Forcing.
The syllabus is subject to alteration to meet the needs of the class. Each lecture will be illustrated by specimens, demonstration, blackboard diagrams, etc. Several outings and daylight demonstrations will be arranged during the session.
Ladies may attend the following courses arranged by the London County Council at