194 GAEDENING FOE WOMEN 



work in the country, and if there is room in the in- 

 stitution. 



HOLLAND 



The following notes were sent me by a lady in Holland, 

 and have been kindly put into English by a friend. They 

 describe briefly the school recently opened near The Hague 

 (Station of Rijswyk). The name of the school is " Huis te 

 Lande," and it is built in the style of an English country 

 house. It is managed by Mesdames J. Kuyst and C. 



POMPE. 



On a medalKon over the entrance the following motto 

 is inscribed. " Think great thoughts, do great deeds." 

 The students are all girls of good position and well educated. 

 They must speak at least three modern languages, and 

 have a good knowledge of botany and geography. Other- 

 wise they could not profit by the course ; it is therefore 

 preferable if they have been at a high school. They 

 must have taste for gardening. 



A medical certificate is required, showing that they 

 are physically fit for the work. The directors of this 

 school do their best to correct the idea, which many 

 doctors have, that gardening is suitable to invalids. The 

 institution is not intended as a Sanatorium, and only 

 healthy, active girls are wanted, and those who evince 

 a strong inclination for out-of-door life. 



The school is especially intended for the daughters 

 of those who inhabit cottages or villas having small 

 gardens attached. As a rule these gardens leave much 

 to be desired in the way of cultivation. They are too 



