III.—SPECIAL STUDENTS
Can enter for a shorter time, to try if the calling of gardener suits them, so that later they can take a course of one or two years. This class, as well as those who want to improve their health by occupation in the open air, only take part in practical instruction. They will find near the Leutesdorf school a good boarding-house, where the charge is 30s. monthly. Entry on the 1st or 15th of every month.
Scholars under eighteen years of age are in the special charge of the principal, and without her permission may not leave the institution. Practical instruction is divided into four hours in the morning and two in the afternoon. Theoretical instruction is given from one to two hours daily in the afternoon. Scholars are free on Saturday afternoon and Sunday. From time to time excursions with the students are undertaken to inspect the surrounding country, gardens and pleasure-grounds, and nurseries.
Punctuality and order are required of every student. The rules of the school and house must be rigidly observed.
Marie C. Vorwerk, Elsbeth von Zibzewik (Owners and Principals)
Rules for the House
1. Scholars must appear punctually at meals; exceptions are to be notified to the housekeeper. In case of illness only will meals be served in the bedroom. Dress must be changed for dinner and supper.
2. Before first breakfast scholars must put away anything lying about their rooms, make beds, and open the windows.
3. Paper, flowers, hair, or other insoluble articles may not be put in the basin.
4. The scholars must clean clothes and shoes, except their working boots.