242 AGRICULTURE OF MATNE. 



teach domestic science and elementary domestic art in normal 

 schools and colleges. The basis of the course is the preparation 

 of women to become efficient scientific housekeepers and ideal 

 home makers. 



TWO YEARS COURSES. 



The two years courses in agriculture and domestic science 

 are ofi:'ered primarily for the benefit of those who are unable 

 for various reasons, to spend a longer period in study at the 

 University. The two years course in agriculture, or the school 

 course as it is frequently called, aims to educate young men 

 in the best practices in agriculture, equipping them so far as 

 possible for conducting profitable farming operations. In this 

 course most of the time is given to the leading branches of 

 agriculture such as agronomy, animal industry, horticulture, 

 veterinary science, and poultry husbandry, very little attention 

 being given to subjects that do not relate intimately to the ones 

 just named. On completion of this course in a satisfactory 

 manner, students are granted a certificate by the University. 



The two years course in domestic science aims to prepare 

 women as teachers in home economics and elementary domestic 

 art. Women may be admitted to this course without examina- 

 tion provided they are graduates of a recognized high school 

 and have some practical knowledge of housework. A certi- 

 ficate is granted each student who completes the course in a 

 satisfactory manner. 



SHORT WINTER COURSES. 



Short winter courses in general agriculture, dairying, horti- 

 culture, and poultry management are given. The courses in 

 general agriculture and dairying begin each year on the first 

 Tuesday in January and continue for four weeks ; they are so 

 arranged that a student registering in one of these courses can 

 take the major or at least the more important parts of the 

 other course. The short course in general agricidture deals 

 especially with farm crops. Particular attention is given to 

 the leading crops of the State, the preparation of seed bed, 

 selection of seed, fertilization, culture, and harvesting. In 

 addition, such other subjects as drainage, maintenance of soil 



