The Southern Pine Beetle: A Serious Enemy of Pines in the South.
Describes the characteristics of the southern pine beetle, the damage it causes to pine trees in the southern United States, and methods of control.
View ArticleThe Boll-Weevil Problem.
Describes the characteristics of the boll weevil, the damage it causes to cotton crops of the southeastern United States, and methods of control.
View ArticleCattle grubs or heel flies with suggestions for their control.
Describes the damage caused by cattle grubs and provides methods for their control.
View ArticleBack-yard poultry keeping.
Describes the advantages of keeping poultry at home; provides instructions for building, maintaining, and operating a poultry house.
View ArticleDairy-herd-improvement associations, and stories the records tell.
Describes the history and functions of farm dairy-herd-improvement associations; provides steps for starting a new dairy-herd-improvement association.
View ArticleHome Tanning of Leather and Small Fur Skins.
Describes the process for tanning hides and skins for leather and fur.
View ArticleSorgo for sirup production : culture, harvesting, and handling.
Describes the conditions necessary to produce sorgo and manufacture sorgo syrup.
View ArticleControlling the gipsy moth and the brown-tail moth.
Describes the characteristics of the gypsy moth and browntail moth, the damage they cause, and methods of control.
View ArticleSteam sterilization of soil for tobacco and other crops.
Describes the process of sterilizing the soil with steam to facilitate the cultivation of tobacco and other plants.
View ArticleKarakul sheep.
Describes the characteristics of karakul sheep and their importance as a source of wool.
View ArticleMule production.
Describes the benefits of work mules, methods for breeding them, and characteristics of high-quality mules.
View ArticleSweetclover in Corn Belt farming.
Describes the recommended practices for cultivating sweet clover, and suggestions for its use on the farm. Includes outlines of cropping systems used in the Corn Belt.
View ArticleThe strawberry rootworm as an enemy of the greenhouse rose.
Describes the characteristics of the strawberry root-worm, the damage it causes to roses, and methods of control.
View ArticleStandard varieties of chickens : [Part] 1. The American class.
Describes several different types of the American class of chicken breeds.
View ArticleClothes Moths and Their Control.
Describes different types of clothes moths, the damage they can cause to textiles in the home, and methods for control.
View ArticleInsects of the pecan and how to combat them.
Describes insects that threaten the pecan tree, the damage they cause, and methods for their control.
View ArticleThe Yellow-Fever Mosquito.
Describes the yellow-fever mosquito, its geographical distribution, the origins and history of yellow fever, and methods of mosquito control.
View ArticleGrowing Rye in the Western Half of the United States.
Describes the different types of rye grown in the western United States, and methods for planting and harvesting it.
View ArticleFarm water power.
Describes the design and management of the hydroelectric water plant.
View ArticleProduction of Maple Sirup and Sugar.
Pamphlet describing the process of growing maple trees, obtaining syrup from them, and how to market the syrup.
View ArticleOats in the northeastern states.
Describes the different types of oats in the northeastern United States and methods for their production.
View ArticleWinter legumes for green manure in the Cotton Belt.
Describes varieties of the winter legumes used for "green manure" in the southern United States; provides suggestions for considerations to make when using winter legumes on farmland.
View ArticleFattening Steers in the Corn Belt.
Describes feeder cattle and the varieties of feed used to fatten steers in the Corn Belt.
View ArticleChristmas trees as a cash crop for the farm.
Provides steps for planting, cultivating, and marketing Christmas trees.
View ArticleBeef-cattle production in the range area.
Describes methods for successfully breeding and raising beef cattle in the range area of the western United States.
View ArticleUsing soil-binding plants to reclaim gullies in the South.
Describes types of trees, vines, and grasses that can be planted in the southern United States to prevent soil erosion.
View ArticleHeating the farm home.
Describes different methods for heating a farm home during the winter.
View ArticleGrowing Root Crops for Livestock.
Describes varieties of root crops to grow for livestock feed, and provides methods for efficient cultivation and production.
View ArticleMarketing hay by modern methods.
Provides a description of marketing methods, trade rules, and suggestions for selling and shipping hay. Includes sample forms.
View ArticleThe Dasheen: A Southern Root Crop for Home Use and Market.
Describes the characteristics of the dasheen or taro; also provides marketing methods and dasheen recipes.
View ArticleMilk for the family.
Provides advice for selecting, storing, and using milk products. Explains the nutritive value of milk.
View ArticleControl of Brown-Rot of Prunes and Cherries in the Pacific Northwest.
Describes brown-rot and its occurrence in prune and cherry orchards in the Pacific Northwest, the damage it causes, and methods of control.
View ArticleWheat smuts and their control.
Describes the characteristics of three types of wheat smut in the United States and methods of control.
View ArticleMachinery for dusting cotton.
Describes the types of machinery which can be used for dusting cotton plants with chemicals to prevent boll weevil damage.
View ArticleAlfalfa varieties in the United States.
Describes the different types of alfalfa grown in the United States.
View ArticleBeef on the farm : slaughtering, cutting, curing.
Describes the methods for slaughtering fresh beef on the farm; provides instructions outlining procedures for cutting and curing beef.
View ArticleMaking American cheese on the farm for home consumption.
Provides detailed, step-by-step instructions for making American cheese at home.
View ArticleIdle land and costly timber.
Describes various problems with idle land, and provides methods for its protection and utilization.
View ArticleStop gullies : save your farm.
Provides advice and instructions for stopping or healing gullies created by erosion. Includes photographs and descriptions of the damage caused by gullies to farmland.
View ArticleThe what and how of hybrid corn.
Describes the process of creating hybrid corn on the farm; provides reasons for the hybridization of corn.
View ArticleCare and management of farm work horses.
Describes how to successfully manage and care for work horses on the farm to maximize serviceability and profitability.
View ArticleSummer crops for green manure and soil improvement.
Examines varieties of summer crops that improve soil and green manure; describes different methods of green-manuring.
View ArticleEmmer and Spelt.
Describes the history, characteristics, production methods, and uses of emmer and spelt.
View ArticleGrowing and feeding grain sorghums.
Describes the varieties of grain sorghum, and provides methods for planting and cultivating it effectively.
View ArticleCultivated grasses of secondary importance.
An illustrated guide to lesser-known but valuable non-native grass varieties in the United States.
View ArticleDairy cattle judging.
Describes the major points for judging dairy cows and how to conduct comparative judging.
View ArticleWhy potatoes run out.
Describes the types of diseases attacking potatoes, how to identify them, and how to treat the plants and seed potatoes in order to prevent the spread of disease.
View ArticleFabrics and designs for children's clothes.
Provides a variety of children's clothing designs and suggestions for fabrics to use. Includes photographs, line drawings, and design and construction tips.
View ArticleFarm fences.
Describes the varieties, the cost, and the construction of fences and fence posts.
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