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Protection of mesquite cordwood and posts from borers.
Describes the value of the mesquite tree, and the threat of the borer to it. Also describes the life cycle of the borer.
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Pork on the farm : killing, curing, and canning.
Describes methods for slaughtering, curing, and canning pork for later use.
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Motor trucks on eastern farms.
Describes the use of motor trucks on farms in the eastern United States and evaluates costs and benefits.
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The Angora goat.
Describes the characteristics, benefits, and uses of the Angora goat. Discusses methods of managing goats on the range.
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Measuring and marketing farm timber.
Describes in detail methods for preparing and marketing farm timber. Discusses grades and specifications for wood products.
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Chimneys and fireplaces : they contribute to the health, comfort and...
A concise explanation of the principles to be observed when building chimneys and fireplaces.
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Home canning of fruits and vegetables.
A guide to home canning. Includes instructions for canning a variety of fruits and fruit juices, vegetables and soups, and meats and meat dishes.
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Tomatoes for canning and manufacturing.
Describes the steps necessary for successfully producing tomatoes for canning.
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How to grow rice in the Sacramento Valley.
Discusses the importance of rice as a crop. Explains in detail the methods for producing rice in the climate of the Sacramento Valley of California.
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The peach borer: how to prevent or lessen its ravages.
Describes the life cycle of the peach borer and suggests methods for reducing damage caused by it.
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Permanent fruit and vegetable gardens.
Provides instructions for planning a permanent garden that yields both annual and perennial vegetables, as well as small fruits; lists the best plants to use.
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Webworms Injurious to Cereal and Forage Crops and Their Control.
Discusses the life cycle of the webworm, the damage it can cause to cereal and forage crops, and methods to control it.
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The boll-weevil problem.
Describes the characteristics of the boll weevil, the damage that it causes to crops, and methods for its control.
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Preparation of peaches for market.
Discusses the losses caused by improper packing of peaches for the market. Provides descriptions of how peaches are to be picked, packaged, and made ready to be sold.
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How to Get Rid of Rats.
Describes methods of eliminating a rat infestation in terms of food sources, poisons, trapping, and rat proofing. Also describes the natural enemies and diseases of rats, and the benefits of community...
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Control of the Common Mealybug on Citrus in California.
Describes the mealybug, the damage it causes to citrus fruits in California, and methods of control.
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The common white wheats.
Describes winter and spring varieties of white wheats and their production in the United States.
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Chrysanthemums for the home.
Discusses chrysanthemum-growing in terms of soil and air requirements, annual division and replanting, types of blooms, and insect enemies.
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Good proportions in the diet.
Provides advice for planning meals and buying the appropriate amount of food for a family that does active, but not hard muscular work.
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Lamb and Mutton and Their Use in the Diet.
Suggests ways to prepare lamb and mutton for the table and of combining them with other ingredients of suitable flavor.
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Greenhouse construction and heating.
Describes how to build and properly heat greenhouses for growing flowers and vegetables year-round.
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The production of cucumbers in greenhouses.
Lists the best ways to grow cucumbers in a greenhouse environment, and discusses insect and disease enemies of the cucumber.
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Seed Potatoes and How to Produce Them.
Describes methods for producing high quality seed potatoes in the United States.
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Tobacco hornworm insecticide: recommendations for use of powdered arsenate of...
Describes methods for the use of arsenate of lead to control the tobacco hornworm and prevent damage to crops.
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Natural and Artificial Incubation of Hens' Eggs.
Discusses both natural and artificial methods of incubation for chicken eggs.
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Culture of citrus fruits in the Gulf States.
Describes the history and varieties of citrus fruits, as well as how to plant, manage and harvest groves in the Gulf States.
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Dahlias for the Home.
Discusses the appeal of dahlias; describes the different varieties and how to grow them successfully at home.
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Clover failure.
Describes clover culture and examines the reasons for its decline. Discusses the benefits of increased efforts in reviving clover culture.
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Care of food in the home.
Provides information about the causes of food spoilage and suggests methods for keeping foods in good condition.
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Apple scald and its control.
Describes apple scald, the damage and losses it causes, and methods for control.
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Laws Relating to Fur Animals for the Season 1923-24.
Discusses regulations for the trapping of fur animals during the 1923-1924 season.
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Mouse Control in Field and Orchard.
Describes the threat that mice pose to fields and orchards, and provides methods for their control.
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Diseases and Insects of Garden Vegetables.
Describes a wide variety of insect pests and diseases of vegetables, their characteristics, and the steps farmers can take to prevent, control, and treat these threats.
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The house fly and how to suppress it.
Describes the different types of flies found in the home, the diseases they carry, and various ways to control them.
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Lettuce growing in greenhouses.
Describes different types of greenhouses for lettuce-growing; provides instructions for growing lettuce in greenhouses.
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The tobacco flea-beetle in the dark fire-cured tobacco district of Kentucky...
Recommends methods for controlling the tobacco flea beetle in order to increase farm profits.
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Handling rough rice to produce high grades.
Describes the best methods for producing and handling rough rice, which yields higher grades and profits.
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Standard baskets for fruits and vegetables.
Discusses the value of using standard baskets for the packaging and shipment of fresh fruits and vegetables.
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Making and using cottage cheese in the home.
Describes methods, ingredients, and equipment used for making cottage cheese at home. Includes several recipes.
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Diseases of cabbage and related plants.
Describes the characteristics of various parasitic and non-parasitic diseases of the cabbage and similar plants.
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Farmstead water supply.
Discusses the importance of a well-planned water system for the farm home. Describes methods for pumping, filtering, and storing water on the farm.
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Johnson grass : its production for hay and pasturage.
Describes the characteristics of Johnson grass and its production in the United States.
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Stain removal from fabrics : home methods.
Describes methods for removing stains from fabrics at home. Contains a comprehensive stain index for reference.
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Muskmelons.
A guide to muskmelon culture, including pest and disease control. Includes suggestions for packing and marketing muskmelons.
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The green June beetle larva in tobacco plant beds.
Describes the damage caused to tobacco plant beds by the larva of the green June beetle. Provides recommendations for its control.
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Small Concrete Construction on the Farm.
Describes how to plan and build small concrete structures on the farm.
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Diseases of raspberries and blackberries.
Describes the characteristics of diseases that infect raspberries and blackberries as well as their respective treatments.
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Breeds of dogs.
Provides information to assist the reader in selecting dogs for breeding for various purposes. Includes only the "best known" breeds.
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