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in this country, but they are admitted to all the agricul- 

 tural colleges. They may take the same degrees as 

 men. 



As yet only one lady has received the highest degree 

 accorded, namely Agricultural Engineer, and two others 

 are now studying. 



No opening for women in this sphere of activity has 

 presented itself so far, but I am informed that undoubtedly 

 very soon the public will appreciate their efforts and 

 employ them in preference to men. 



In all public schools pupils from the fourth to sixth 

 grades of both sexes receive notions of agriculture, and 

 are practically taught the care and cultivation of indoor 

 plants. In some few schools that have the necessary 

 ground, pupils are also instructed in cultivating vegetable 

 and flower plants. 



