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Scholars who wish to leave the institution before the 

 end of the course must give three months' notice ; this 

 can only be done in Januar}' and June. 



Should a pupil leave for any cause whatever in the 

 middle of a quarter no reduction is made, and board and 

 fees must be paid for the next term. 



For the six winter months (October to April) 3s. per 

 month for heating, and each session 3s. for use of garden 

 utensils, are levied from each scholar. 



It is expected and supposed that each scholar will 

 conduct herself as a lady, in and out of the institution; 

 Unladylike beh.a\dour, as well as contravention of the 

 rules of the house, necessary to the maintenance of 

 discipline, may be punished by dismissal from the 

 school. 



Principal and Owner : Elvira Castner; 



Dr. d. s. 



POMOLOaiCAL AND HORTICULTURAL SCHOOL FOR 

 WOMEN, AT WOLFENBUTTEL 



Conducted by Martha Breymann 



OBJECTS AND INSTRUCTION 



The object of the two-years' course is to give the most 

 comprehensive instruction in horticulture, so as to afford 

 ladies the opportunity of fitting themselves for an in- 

 dependent career in husbandry ; or by a one year's course 

 to be able to occupy their time usefully and happily in 

 cultivating their own ground. Besides the correct work- 

 ing of the ground, the aim is to teach the pupils to 

 know for themselves the most necessary work and its 



