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Arrangements will be made for non-students attending 

 several classes. 



NORWAY 



The Norwegian agricultural high school has a special 

 class for horticulture, and here ladies are given the 

 highest education. After two years' study they obtain 

 the title of " Cand -horticulture," which means a certificated 

 gardener. 



Before being admitted, it is necessary to have done 

 practical work in a garden for two years, and to have 

 passed an examination in a smaller school of horticulture. 

 The three following are the lower schools : — 



Berly school for lady gardeners was established in 

 1901. It is supported by Government, and has a grant 

 of about 4,000 kroner a year. The principal is Mr. M. 

 NiLSEN, and there is a teacher besides. Only ten students 

 are admitted each year, and up to now seventy young 

 ladies have been educated here. 



Vaartum school for lady gardeners, at Stenlyaer, is 

 also supported by Government, with a grant of 4,000 

 kroner a year. The principal is Mr. Solstael, and there 

 is one teacher besides. Ten students are admitted yearly. 

 Ladies are trained here for work in their own gardens, 

 as well as for other employment. 



Hastum school for lady gardeners, at Kristiania, was 

 established in 1906. This school is inspected by Govern- 

 ment, but does not receive a grant. The principals are 

 the Misses Frolich. Sixteen students are admitted 

 yearly. 



These schools all have practical and theoretical courses 



