Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1890-08-29
farm Copies.
THE STATE AGRICULTURAL COL
IEGE,
ITS SHORT COURSE IN AGRICULTURE

ITS SHORT COURSE IN AGRICULTURE.
For many years the university of
Vermont has offered a course in agri-
culture of the same length and general
plan as its other courses in art, ltera-
ture, chemistry and civil engineering,-
that is, it is four years course which is
designed to give instruction not only In
agriculture, but also in many other
branches, so as to furnish general edu-
cation. This course is still offered, but
in order to meet an apparently growing
want in the State, the university now
offers also two-years' course in agli-
culture, which is so arranged as to
enable the student to devote his whole
time to the study of the principles and
processes of farming and to those
branches of science most closely related
to agriculture. A schedule of the studies
and synopsis of the subjects to be treat
ed under each are given on the follow
ing pages:
REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION.
Applicants for admission to the agri-
cultural course must be at least fifteen
years of age, must bring satisfactory
testimonials of good character, and be
prepared to pass satisfactory examina-
ton in the branches of a common school
education, particularly in English gram
mar, geography and arithmetic. Can
didates will be admitted without exami-
nation in case they bring certificates
from former teachers that they have sat
isfactorily completed the above studies.
EXPENSES.
Agricultural students who are resi-
dents of Vermont will not be required
to pay tuition; no laboratory fee will be
charged and no charges made for use OF
chemicals and apparatus. The actual
cost of apparatus broken will be charged
to the student to insure carefulness in
its handling. There is Commons Hall
on the university grounds, at which
good table board is furnished to students
at cost. The rate of board at present is
from $3.50 to S2.75 per week. Good
board with room may be obtained in
private families at $3.50 to $3.50 week.
There will be an opportunity for several
students to earn part of their expenses
by work.
The agricultural students will have all
the privileges of the library, reading
room, museum, etc., the same as the
other students. They will also have the
advantages of the presence of the State
agricultural experiment station, where
the newest theories are being tested and
the most approved methods used.
The Central Vermont, Wells River,
Burlington and Lamoile and Portland
and Ogdensburg railroads carry students
for half fare on presentation of certifi-
cate that they are members of the uni
versity.
CALENDER, 1S90-9l.
Fall term begins Wednesday, Septem-
Der "A. 1890, and closes Wednesday even
ing, November 26.
Winter term begins Monday, Deem
Der /, and closes Tuesday, March 81,
1891.
Christmas recess from Wednesday
evening, December "a, to Monday. Janua-
ny ), 1891.
Spring term begins Wednesday, April
/. and closes June "a.
For further information concerning
the agricultural course apply to
w. w. COOKE,
Professor of Agriculture.
Burlington, VT.
THE TWO YEARS SHORT COURSE IN Ao
RlCuLTURE
FIRST YEAR.
Fail Term.-Chemistry of Fertilizers
Necessity for manuring, needs of differ
ent farm crops, farm manures, manura
value of folders, sources of material;
used in commercial fertilizers, home
mixing and economical use of fertilizers
Laboratory Work: Analysis of CONNER
cial fertilizers, yard manure, bone meal
ashes and muck, manufacture of super
phosphate. Animal Anatomy and PLY
siology: General structure of domestic
animals, functions of the vital organs
laws of health. Laboratory Work
Dissection of a ruminant, location aDC
name of various parts in live specimen!
of each of the domestic animals. Plan
Growth: How the plant grows, the sol
as a source of plant food, conversion o.
rocks into soil, soil water, effect of cul
tivation on water supply, purposes o
tillage. Book keeping: AS applied t.
farm accounts. Drawing Instrument
al and mechanical.
Winter Term-Stock Feeding: Law
of growth and fattening of animals, feed
ing standards, feeding for meat, milk
growth, ETC., composition, digestbilt,
and comparative value of fodder Milk
Its composition and that of its products