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4. THE FAKM MARKET GARDEN. 



This lecture relates to the culture of a few vegetables which 

 may be grown prolitably by general farmers. 



5. MANAGEMENT OF ORCHARDS. 



Starting the young orchard; cultivation; pruning; fertilizing; 

 spraying. 



6. SMALL FRUIT CULTURE. 



I'raetical instruction on the cultivation of strawberries, ra.si>- 

 berries and blackberries. 



7. THE FARM AS A FACTORY. 



This lecture relates to farming as a manufacturing business. 

 The labor question, policy and management, and character of 

 jjroducts manufactured, etc., are considered. 



8. THE FARM'S BEST PRODUCT. (Evening lecture.) 



For the home session, devoted to the interest of our boys and 

 girls. 



9. AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION. 



The need, demand, value; how secured; our system; courses 

 offered at the Pennsylvania State College. 



WAYCHOFF, G. B., Jefferson, Greene County, Pa.: 



1. CLOVER AS A SOIL RENOVATOR. (40 minutes.) 

 Seeding, care and causes of failure. How clover acts on fer- 

 tility in the soil and gathers nitrogen from the air. Improves 

 mechanical condition of soil. 



2. USES OF LIME IN AGRICULTURE. (45 minutes.) 



As plant food. Acts upon insoluble soil fertility. Corrects 

 acidity. Compacts loose sandy soil. Loosens tough, heavy 

 clay. Improves porosity. 



3. BERRY CULTURE. (30 minutes.) 



Selection and preparation of the soil. Where to obtain plants. 

 Fertilizers. Setting plants. Cultivation. Pruning. Mulch- 

 ing. Gathering and marketing crop. 



4. PROFITABLE GAliDENING. (30 minutes.) 



How iH'oducts are grown, gathered and sold at a fair profit. 



5. SOIL MOISTITRE. (30 minutes.) 



How water should be distributed in the soil. Best ways of 

 controlling soil moisture. Interpretation of various moisture 

 tests. 



6. VALUE OF HUMUS IN CROP GROWING. (30 minutes). 

 This topic will be a critical examination of numerous experi- 

 ments to determine value of humus as a factor in profitable 

 agriculture. 



7. THE IDEAL EDUCATION. (Evening lecture.) (45 minutes.) 

 A plea for a more practical general education that will enable 



us to better solve life's problems, to enjoy nature's beauties 

 and get more real good out of life. 

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