68 THE FARMER S EDUCATION. 



these periods, and invariably occupy the attention of every 

 pupil in tlie school as long as it lasts, which should be evidence 

 that it is adapted to their mental attainments. This practical 

 question, with that of the securing of competent teachers, suit- 

 able appliances, and the necessary financial support, are the 

 main problems to be dealt with in connection with the study 

 of agricultural science in common schools. None of tliem are 

 yet solved, and in fact have hardly yet been seriously considered. 



