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The border method of irrigation.: Describes how to irrigate using the border method, and how to prepare the ditches for irrigation.
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.
Convenient kitchens.: Provides plans for designing and organizing a kitchen to make it more convenient and efficient.
Dairy cattle judging.: Describes the major points for judging dairy cows and how to conduct comparative judging.
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.
Effects of feeds and saw speeds on cotton turn-out and quality.: Leaflet discussing the effect of seed role density and the speed of the ginning process on cotton quality. Argues for quality rather than quantity in cotton ginning.
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.
Floors and floor coverings.: Describes various types of flooring and floor coverings and how to maintain them.
Growing Christmas holly on the farm.: Describes the characteristics of the holly tree, and ways to plant, cultivate, and sell it.
Guides for buying sheets, blankets, and bath towels.: A consumer guide to purchasing household textiles, with suggestions based on experimental studies.
Den Hunting as a Means of Coyote Control.: Discusses methods of coyote control on sheep ranges. Describes coyote denning habits and recommends the destruction of coyote young before they reach maturity.
Local bird refuges.: Provides suggestions for attracting birds and providing local bird refuges on farm lands and public spaces.
Nitrogen-fixing bacteria and legumes.: Describes the importance of nitrogen-fixing bacteria on crops of legumes.
Painting on the farm.: Describes the steps for preparing and painting different areas on the farm, along with the types of paint and equipment necessary to do the job.
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.
Planting and care of lawns.: Describes methods for establishing, maintaining, and protecting lawns; describes varieties of grasses recommended for planting in different regions of the United States.
Production of Chicory and Endive.: Discusses the characteristics of chicory and endive, and describes the steps necessary to successfully produce them.
Production of Kale.: Describes the varieties of kale and best practices for growing and marketing it.
Production of Roselle.: A brief guide to growing, harvesting, and using roselle. Includes recipes for making jelly, jam, or drinks from the plant.
Rammed Earth Walls for Buildings.: Describes how to construct a building that uses rammed earth for walls.
Self-feeding versus hand-feeding sows and litters.: Details the benefits of self-feeding and hand-feeding sows and litters; describes how self-feeding can cut down on labor and feed expenses.
Sewage and sewerage of farm homes.: Describes methods for disposing of waste on the farm, including constructing a septic tank.
Sewage and sewerage of farm homes.: Discusses basic sanitation principles. Describes construction and operating methods for home and farm sewage systems.
Soil and water conservation in the Pacific Northwest.: Describes types of erosion and methods for preventing the erosion of soil by water and wind.
Standard breeds and varieties of chickens. II, Continental European, Oriental, and Miscellaneous classes.: Provides brief descriptions and photographs of several breeds and varieties of chickens in the Continental European, Oriental, Game, Ornamental, and Miscellaneous classes.
Trapping and transplanting live beavers.: Describes procedures for trapping and relocating beavers. Relocation is recommended in overpopulated areas or in areas where beavers interfere with farm irrigation.
When to Cut Rice.: Discusses effective timing for harvesting rice, taking into consideration milling quality, moisture content, and other factors.
The Windbreak as a Farm Asset.: Describes the benefits of the windbreak as a means to protect farm properties in the Plains region of the United States. Describes the effect of windbreaks on crop yields.

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