128 GARDENING FOR WOMEN 



while adjoining are a workshop, farm buildings, apiary, 

 dairy, poultry runs, etc. 



It aims at giving a thorough training to fit women to 

 become market growers, gardeners in private places, 

 teachers of nature-study and colonists, or to enable them 

 to manage their own property. 



COURSES OF INSTRUCTION 



The full horticultural course lasts two years, and con- 

 sists of practical work out of doors and under glass, with 

 lectures on scientific principles. Diplomas or certificates 

 are awarded to students who have qualified. 



COLONIAL BRANCH 



Courses are specially arranged for intending colonists, 

 which, in addition to gardening, include a simple training 

 in cooking, housework, laundry, needlework, and hygiene. 



NATURE-STUDY COURSE 



A course for training Garden and Nature-Study mis- 

 tresses in botany, zoology, geology, meteorology, and 

 simple gardening, extends over one year. 



A holida}' course for school teachers is held in August, 

 and afiords special opportunities for field work, gardening, 

 dairying, etc. 



SHORT COURSES 



In the spring and summer terms, courses are arranged, 

 lasting six weeks. These include the following subjects : — 

 gardening, dairying, poultry-keeping, bee-keeping, and 

 fruit preserving. *^ 



