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MILLER SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE, ZOOLOGY, AND
BOTANY.

Prof. John R. Page.

This school is divided into three classes, viz: Agriculture, Zoology,
and Botany.

Class I. Agriculture.

This course is divided into two parts, Scientific and Practical.

1. The Scientific course comprises a review of what is known of the
chemical composition, the structure and the functions of the organs of
plants; and of the atmosphere and soil, as related to vegetable production.

2. The course on Practical Agriculture comprises the study of the
nature and formation of soils; their exposure and drainage; the best
methods of tillage; and the use of manures and fertilizers, with experiments
to show their effects. Special instruction is given in the mechanical
operations of the farm, and in the practical management of teams.

This class is continued throughout the whole session.

Class II. Zoology.

This class includes the study of the leading principles of the science,
with special reference to the anatomy, physiology and morphology of
typical species, throughout the animal kingdom.

Special lectures are given during this course on insects injurious to
vegetation, on fish and oyster culture, and on the breeding, rearing, and
diseases of domestic animals.

The fine collection of Zoological specimens in the Brooks Museum
affords excellent facilities for study in this class. This class is continued
until the examination, about the middle of March.

Class III. Botany.

This is commenced about the middle of March, and is continued until
the end of the session.

The time is mainly devoted to the study of flowering plants—their
analysis and determination. Cryptogamic Botany, especially fungi and
fungoid diseases of plants, receive as much attention as circumstances
allow.

These clases may be taken separately; and a certificate of proficiency
will be conferred for satisfactory attainment in the class of Botany.

The following Text-Books are used in this school:

"How Crops Grow," and "How Crops Feed," by Johnston; "Scientific Agriculture,"
by Pendleton; "Manual of Zoology," by Nicholson; "School and Field Book
of Botany," by Gray.

The following may be usefully referred to in connection with different parts of the
course: Carpenter's "Zoology;" Harris' "Insects Injurious to Vegetation;" "Mivart's
Comparative Anatomy;" "Flora of the Southern States," by Chapman; "How
to Farm Profitably," by Mechi; "Armsby on Cattle Feeding;" and "Law's Veterinary
Adviser."