Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1898-07-15

che fact that his selection was a wise
1ne.
THIRD Tho Department Of Far
nefs Institute has ended its second year
Sith a history Of general satisfaction to
l large body Of our most progressive |
Agriculturists. During the past year,
iwo Institutes were aeld in each county
md il is proposed 10 hold round up
Institute at College. in August, at which
time opportunity will be afforded the
farmers Of the State to pay visit to their
Agricultural College and see the agen-
dss there established for their benefit.
IN addition, on this occasion, it is pro-
posed to secure favorable rates for a visit
to the Agricultural Department in
Washington, in order that all may be-
come better acquainted With the work
which tue National Government has in.
augurated 10 consideration for the great
agricultural interest Of the Country
This will be most enjoyable aud in
structive occasion and we trust that
many will avail themselves OF the op-
portunity. Details will be given later.
FOURTH. The State horticultural
organization is q new Department. Two
years ago a Bill was passed by the Leg
islatare, appropriating $500 for this
great interest and placing the obligation
upon Professor Of the Agricultural
College We accepted the RESPONSE
bility; secured the right man; paid tho
excess of expenses over the appr1pria-
ton and urged thorough commence.
ment of the work so sadly needed ii
Maryland How well this was done Is
attested by those largely interested in
the horticultural interest OF Maryland.
From very slight conception Of what
was needed, Prof johnson has, By bis
indefatigable efforts. created a public
sentiment for the establishment Of the
Department on basis commensurate
with the interest involved. Today, we
have a State Hosticulturist, State En-
tomologist and a State Pathologist-the
trinity necessary for the proper deyel-
opment Of our great Horticultural inter-
ests Tnese men are Professors in the
Agricultural College and are ex oficio
State Officers, The enactment OF this
new law was. in great measure, due
to the support and influence Of the inter-
est involved.
FIFTH The Department Of Chem
istry has been invaluable to the farmers
Of she State in making them acquainted
with analysis of all brands Of Fertilizers
sold in the State. Through this depart
nent most valuable Information has
been disseminated. 1t is truly remark
able that in so short time as six years
so much information should have been
gained as to true valuation aud analy-
sis of Commercial Fertilizers. Il is no
longer the exception, but rather tue rule
TO find our farmers calcuting the value
Of a fertilizer by the guarantee The
same may be said Of animal feeding
stufFs.
SIXTH Our Department Of Mech
l1ieal Engineering has been we'll patron
lied during the past year A good
work is being done and it is appreciated
that from tbs Department, upon com
pIeting bis Course, a Young man eau al
once step into position Of trust and
enolument.
SENENTH--The Department. u
agriculture to day appeals 10 he
practical farmer. In every Inc of
the rural economy more knowledge Is
ueeaed; traditional systems, old methods
vastefnl policies must be Abandoned.
The edaeated man, resnursefa! replets
with what is known and still ysarp;pg
Tor more knowledge must guide the farm
AFFAIRS. If ever the vocation has the dig
nifty that vas tie Of yore. We are parti-
ealsrly anxious to hsFesur Agricultural
Department in close contact with our
farmers; to have them appreciate that il
lis for them, their song and daughters.
Prof, w. 7 L. Taliaferro has charge Of
this Department. He will take great |
pleasure in giving any information tha,
may be desired regarding it. We have 50
arranged the Course that person NAV
have three options:
First The regular Collegiate Course.
Second-The short winter Course
fhird-The Home Reading Course
With the abundance of cheap and read |
lily accessible literature bearing upon |
every line of your work, there can be /
no reason, save disinclinatioe, that
large reading ,ircle should not be estab-
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