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Then follow extracts showing what the objects of the stations 
are, and details of their work: 
Chemical analysis and the study of live stock are outside the limits of our 
sphere at the gardens, but attention is paid to nearly all the other points 
detailed. 
Dr. True continues: 
The service which the stations have rendered in promoting the education 
of our farmers is incalculable. Even if the station bulletins recorded only 
facts well known to scientists and advanced agriculturists, the influence of 
such a far-reaching system of popular education in agriculture must be very 
great. So vast a scheme of university extension has never been undertaken 
in any other line. The stations have also taught the farmer how to help him- 
self. 
The Jamaica Bulletin, which was started in a small way in 1887, appear- 
ing at irregular intervals, has now increased to a publication of twenty-four 
pages, appearing regularly once amonth. It is sent free by post to all who 
ask for it, and the circulation is steadily increasing. Thed tment, indeed 
S in some respects a wider scope than the experiment stations of the 
United States, for not only are practical lectures given in various parts of 
the island, but an agricultural elementary school is managed under its aus- 
pices, and the boys are trained in practical work in the gardens. 
PARADE GARDEN. 
The Parade garden was formed for the recreation of the 
inhabitants of the city of Kingston, the principal port of the 
island and the seat of government. It is about seven acres in 
extent, with shady lawns, lily tanks, borders of ornamental 
plants, and numerous palms and tropical flowering trees. It is 
lighted in the evenings by electric light, and a military band 
Performs once a week. Elevation, 60 feet; annual mean tem- 
perature, 79° F.; average rainfall, 34.73 inches. 
KINGS HOUSE GARDEN. 
The garden and grounds around Kings house, the residence of 
the g§Overnor, amount in extent to 177 acres. The avenue from 
the entrance gate to the house is formed of the willow fig (Ficus 
benjamina), and the royal palm (Oreodoxa regia), with borders of 
_ Ornamental shrubs and creepers, such as crotons, Hibiscus, 
