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to plan their yards and gardens to best advantage. Wednesdays 
at 4, february 24-March ro. Mr. Free. 
6. The Out-door Flower Garden.—Ten lectures with demon- 
strations and practical work. Instruction will be given with re- 
gard to soils, preparation of ground for planting, propagation, 
hardy perennials, annuals, vines, herbaceous borders, summer bed- 
ding, shrubbery, roses, making and care of lawns, drainage, etc. 
A piece of ground has been set aside at the Botanic Garden for the 
purpose of being planned and planted by students in courses 5 and 
6. Wednesdays at 4, March 17-May ro. Mr. Free. 
7. House Plants and Small Conservatories.—Five lectures with 
demonstrations and practical work. The course includes con- 
sideration of principles to be observed in the care of indoor plants, 
and cultural details concerning suitable subjects. Instruction will 
be given with reference to hanging baskets, window boxes, Ward- 
ian cases, etc. A fee of $1.00 will be charged to cover cost of ma- 
terials used. The plants raised by the class will become the prop- 
erty of those taking the course. Wednesdays at 4, Jaunary 20-Feb- 
ruary 17. Mint riree: 
8. Garden and Greenhouse Work in Fall—A course of six 
lessons covering the making of cuttings, taking up and storing of 
plants, bulb planting, winter protection of plants, fall pruning, etc. 
Thursday afternoons from 4-5, September 30-November yee aN 
fee of $1.00 will be charged to cover cost of material used. 
Mr. Free. 
9. Bacteria and Other Microorganisms in the Home—Fight 
periods devoted to lectures, laboratory work, and conferences on 
the occurrence of bacteria, yeasts, molds and other micro-organ- 
isms in the home; in water, sewage, etc. Saturdays at 11:00, 
February 6-March 27. Dr. Olive. 
N. B.—Courses 5 to 9 inclusive are open free to the public un- 
less otherwise specified.’ Those planning to take any of these 
courses are asked to register at the Garden at least a week before 
the course opens, so that adequate arrangement may be made for 
materials, etc. They are open to both men and women, but will 
not be gwen in any case when less than six apply for them. 
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