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Apple scab.: Discusses apple scab, its economic impact, distribution, susceptibility of various apples to the disease, and preventive measures.
Arbor day, its purpose and observance.: Discusses Arbor Day as a holiday that recognizes the importance of United States forests and discusses a citizen's duty to preserve them and foster new growth of trees.
The avocado : its insect enemies and how to combat them.: Describes insect pests of the avocado in Florida, and methods for their control.
Bean Bacterial Wilt.: Describes the signs that beans are infected with bacterial wilt, the history of the disease, where it most often occurs, and the steps that can be taken to control it.
Blackberry growing.: Describes blackberry varieties and methods of blackberry culture.
Boning Lamb Cuts.: Describes the process of deboning lamb meat.
The border method of irrigation.: Describes how to irrigate using the border method, and how to prepare the ditches for irrigation.
Bracing Farm Buildings.: Describes steps for creating a brace system for farm buildings in order to prevent distortion and collapse.
Breeds of dogs.: Provides information to assist the reader in selecting dogs for breeding for various purposes. Includes only the "best known" breeds.
Broomcorn growing and handling.: A guide to growing and selling broomcorn, a sorghum plant used for the making of brooms and whisk brooms.
The Bud-Graft Method of Propagating Vinifera Grape Varieties on Rootstocks.: Describes a method of grafting vinifera grapes on disease-resistant rootstocks to prevent infestation by phylloxera and the root knot nematode.
Canaries : their care and management.: A guide to the care and breeding of canaries.
Care of food in the home.: Provides information about the causes of food spoilage and suggests methods for keeping foods in good condition.
Carpet Beetles.: Describes the common types of carpet beetles, their life cycles, and methods of control.
Cattle grubs or heel flies with suggestions for their control.: Describes the damage caused by cattle grubs and provides methods for their control.
Cauliflower and Heading Broccoli Production.: A guide to growing cauliflower and heading broccoli on the farm.
Centipedes and Millipedes in the House.: Describes the different types of centipedes and millipedes found in the home, and methods for control.
Chalcid control in alfalfa-seed production.: Describes the damage that the chalcid can cause to an alfalfa seed crop, and various measures that a farmer can take to control it.
Christmas trees as a cash crop for the farm.: Provides steps for planting, cultivating, and marketing Christmas trees.
Chrysanthemums for the home.: Discusses chrysanthemum-growing in terms of soil and air requirements, annual division and replanting, types of blooms, and insect enemies.
Cleaning milking machines.: Provides instructions for cleaning mechanical milking machines in order to prevent bacterial contamination.
Collection and preservation of insects for use in the study of agriculture.: Describes methods for collecting, killing, and preserving insects and larvae for displays to be used in the school classroom or by amateur collectors. Also includes instructions for raising live insects in breeding cages.
Community cotton production.: Recommends and describes the "one-variety community method" of cotton production, in which a community limits itself to growing a single variety of cotton in order to produce a uniform product.
Containers used in shipping fruits and vegetables.: Describes five types of containers used for shipping fruits and vegetables, and indications for their use. Discusses the benefits of standardized shipping containers.
Control of insect pests in stored grain.: Discusses the causes of insect infestation in grain crops and acquaints the farmer or grain dealer with the characteristics of several fumigants so that he can choose the best one for particular conditions.
Controlling Kidney Worms in Swine in the Southern States.: Describes the life cycle of the kidney worm and explains how to control the worm in swine in the southern United States.
Controlling Lungworms of Swine.: Describes the lungworm parasite infested in swine, and methods for its control.
Convenient kitchens.: Provides plans for designing and organizing a kitchen to make it more convenient and efficient.
Cooking Cured Pork.: Provides recipes for cooking cured pork.
Cultivated grasses of secondary importance.: An illustrated guide to lesser-known but valuable non-native grass varieties in the United States.
Dairy cattle judging.: Describes the major points for judging dairy cows and how to conduct comparative judging.
Dairy farming for beginners.: Presents the factors to consider when deciding whether to start a dairy farm. Discusses markets, feed, capital, buildings, herd selection, record-keeping, and labor requirements.
The 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.
Date Growing in the United States.: Describes the varieties of dates grown in the United States. Provides recommendations for growing dates and controlling the diseases and pests that affect them.
Dehorning, Castrating, Branding, and Marking Beef Cattle.: Describes procedures and equipment used for dehorning, castrating, branding, and marking beef cattle. Explains the use of these procedures as means for loss prevention in the beef industry.
Dewberry growing.: A guide to growing dewberries in various regions of the United States.
Diseases, ailments, and abnormal conditions of swine.: Describes the major and minor diseases of swine; discusses the importance of disease control to prevent loss of animals during transport.
Diseases of fur animals.: Describes the various types of disease which fur animals may contract, and provides suggestions for preventing or controlling these diseases.
Diseases of upland game birds.: Describes the characteristics of various diseases that affect game birds such as quails and prairie chickens.
Dual-Purpose Pines.: Describes dual-purpose pines, which yield both naval stores and wood; provides suggestions for managing dual-purpose pines.
Dwarf Fruits.: Describes methods for propagating dwarf fruit trees, and the steps necessary to maintain them.
Earthworms as pests and otherwise.: Describes attributes of the earthworm; describes how earthworms can be both useful and damaging.
Effective Haying Equipment and Practices for Northern Great Plains and Inter-Mountain Regions.: Describes best practices and equipment for handling hay in a cost-effective manner.
Eliminating Bats From Buildings.: Describes the habits of bats and possible places they choose to live, including houses. Provides various methods for repelling them. Argues against killing bats except as a last resort.
English Sparrow Control.: Describes the damage caused by English sparrows and different methods of controlling them.
Eradicating Tuberculosis From Poultry and Swine.: Describes tuberculosis and provides steps for preventing and combating the disease in poultry and swine.
Eradication of the Cultivated Black Currant in White Pine Regions.: Describes how black currant plants help spread blister rust and the steps that can be taken to prevent blister rust among white pines by eradicating black currant.
Erosion on Roads and Adjacent Lands.: Discusses the need to protect highway ditches in order to prevent soil erosion damage to public roads and farmlands.
Excluding Birds From Reservoirs and Fishponds.: Describes methods of removing birds from sources of drinking water, such as fishponds and reservoirs.
Fabrics 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.

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