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The course extends over three years, during which 

 time a hundred lessons per year are given. 



The diploma obtainable is the Degree of Primary In- 

 struction for Horticulture, and the course is open only to 

 those who hold the degree as teacher of Primary Instruc- 

 tion. There is no fee. 



Temporary winter terms are arranged by gardening 

 societies, with Government subsidies. There is no fee, 

 and at the conclusion of the term of instruction a certificate 

 is granted. 



COURSE OF HORTICULTURAL STUDY AT THE ACADEMY 

 AT LEIDEN 



Requirements. — ^Instruction received at the High School, 

 or diploma for Secondary Primary Instruction, knowledge 

 of foreign languages. 



Fees. — ^For the theory lessons, one hour a week, fl. 30 

 for three months ; for the theory lessons, two hours a week 

 fl. 50 for three months ; for the theory lessons, three hours 

 a week, fl. 60 for three months. The course extends over 

 one and a half to two years. 



There is also a similar course of study at the Groningen 

 Academy. 



Other Schools of Gardening in Holland are : — 



The Sempercrescens at Naarden, Bussum. (Fees, 



fl. 300, implements and tools, fl. 10.) 



Flora Horticultural School at Watergraafsmeer (Midden- 



weg, 89). Age of admission, 14. Fees, fl. 250 ; implements 



and tools, fl. 20 ; knowledge of the Dutch language, writing, 



arithmetic, geography, are necessary. 



