academic rank with other courses in Cornell University and leads to the 

 degree B. S. in Agriculture. It offers a thorough theoretical and prac- 

 tical training in agricultural and country-life subjects. The equivalent 

 of a high school training is necessary for admission. The following sub- 

 jects are offered in the college: Botany, agricultural chemistry, soil 

 technology, plant physiology, plant breeding, farm crops, farm manage- 

 ment, horticulture, farm mechanics, farm practice, plant pathology, 

 general biology, entomology and general invertebrate zoology, animal 

 husbandry, poultry husbandry, dairy industry, rural economy, drawing, 

 rural art, home economics, meteorology, extension, and nature-study. 



Rural Art Course, comprising the junior and senior years in the 

 four-year course, providing instruction in landscape gardening and re- 

 lated subjects. 



Home Economics Course, comprising the junior and senior years in 

 the four-year course, with facilities for practical work. 



Nature-Study Special Course. For those who desire to prepare 

 themselves to teach elementary agriculture and nature-study. Open to 

 teachers or students in the University who are fitting themselves for 

 teaching. Two years. 



Special Work in Agriculture. For those who are unable to take the 

 full four-year course. There is no examination for admission, but the 

 students must have finished satisfactorily the common school studies. 

 Special students take those studies which will be most valuable to them 

 in the various departments, and which they are qualified to pursue. 

 This work is designed especially for those who wish to fit / themselves 

 for successful farming, but who cannot take a four-year course. About 

 two years can be profitably spent in such work. The applicant must 

 present full credentials and testimonials, and each case is considered by 

 itself on its merits. 



Winter-Courses, five in number: 1, General Agriculture; 2, Dairy 

 Industry ; 3, Poultry Husbandry ; 4, Horticulture ; 5, Home Economics. 



These courses are for 12 weeks, beginning the first week in Decem- 

 ber and closing the last week in February. Non-residents of the State 

 pay a tuition fee of $25. 



Scholarships and Fellowships in Agriculture. For Regular and 

 Special Students. The Roberts Scholarships are five in number, for 

 students who show ability, tact and application, who are of good moral 

 character, who are in need of financial assistance, and especially for 

 those from rural districts. No examination is required and the value of 



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