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and partly by practical demonstrations out of doors. The 

 extensive orchards and gardens already alluded to, enable 

 the student to learn the best varieties of all kinds of fruit, 

 including methods of planting, pruning, training, cultiva- 

 tion, as well as gathering, packing and shipping. In the 

 nursery practical instruction is given in propagation by 

 cuttings, layers, budding, grafting, etc. Ornamental trees, 

 shrubs and flowering plants are grouped about the grounds 

 in such a way as to afford as much instruction as possible in 

 the art of landscape gardening. 



There is no science more necessary to any one who 

 would become a successful farmer, gardener or fruit grower 

 than that of chemistry ; and the college is to be congratu- 

 lated that this department, both as regards instructors and 

 apparatus, is so well equipped. The student first receives 

 lectures on the principles of chemistry. He is then con- 

 ducted a step farther, taking up the study of inorganic 

 substances. Both by lectures and laboratory work he 

 learns about the various gases ; concerning the alkalies, 

 potash, soda and ammonia; the alkaline earths, lime and 

 magnesia; the heavy metals, iron, manganese, etc. ; and all 

 the inorganic or mineral acids. Next comes the fascinating 

 study of organic chemistry, which deals with all substances 

 making up the organic, as distinct from the inorganic or 

 mineral world. A familiarity with organic chemistry is 

 very necessary to the educated agriculturist, and the recent 

 enlargement of this part of the chemical course is in touch 

 with the general progress which the college has been making 

 in its other departments. If one desires a clear understand- 

 ing of the chemistry of milk and its products, of animal 

 nutrition, and of the manifold substances produced during 

 the process and as a result of plant growth, he should 

 devote a portion of his time to listening to the lectures in 

 organic and physiological chemistry and to the laboratory 

 work connected therewith. Students who have completed 

 the prescribed course in chemistry can devote their time to 

 special subjects, such as dairy, fertilizer or animal chem- 

 istry. 



A most excellent course is given in economic entomology, 



