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- Peppermint and spearmint as farm crops.
- Describes the cultivation and harvesting of peppermint and spearmint plants and the distillation of their oils; includes details regarding the production and consumption of mint oils.
- Poison Ivy and Poison Sumac and Their Eradication.
- Describes the characteristics of poison ivy and poison sumac, the damage they cause, and methods of control and eradication; also provides remedies for ivy poisoning.
- Potato production in the South.
- Describes seasonal planting practices for growing potatoes in the southern United States.
- Poultry houses and fixtures.
- Discusses the essential principles of poultry housing. Includes photographs, plans, and instructions for constructing poultry fixtures, buildings, and other equipment.
- Preparation of bunched beets, carrots, and turnips for market.
- Describes recommended methods of harvesting, grading, packing, loading, and refrigerating bunched beets, carrots, and turnips. Discusses primarily the handling practices in California, Texas, and Louisiana, where most winter and early spring shipments of these vegetables originate.
- Preventing damage by termites or white ants.
- Describes the characteristics of termites, the damages they can cause to wood products and vegetation, and steps that can be taken to prevent the damage and control the pest.
- The production of Johnson grass for hay and pasturage.
- Describes the characteristics of Johnson grass and where it should or should not be grown in the United States. Includes a guide to hay production and pasturing using Johnson grass.
- Production of Maple Sirup and Sugar.
- Pamphlet describing the process of growing maple trees, obtaining syrup from them, and how to market the syrup.
- Propagation of trees and shrubs.
- Describes steps for increasing the production of trees and shrubs through the use of seeds, cuttings, layers, grafting, and budding.
- Range sheep production.
- A guide to raising sheep for wool or meat. Describes various sheep breeds and the types of wool produced. Describes how to select, manage, and sell sheep or lambs, and how to prevent loss from diseases or other hazards.
- Reed canary grass.
- Provides methods for growing reed canary grass and describes its uses for hay and pasturage.
- Rural planning : the village.
- Describes various types of planned villages and provides examples of features in such communities.
- Sawflies injurious to rose foliage.
- Describes the damage caused by sawfly larvae to rose plants. Provides methods for control.
- Seed peas for the canner.
- Describes the process of growing and selecting peas for canning.
- Shrubs for Wildlife on Farms in the Southeast.
- Describes the use of shrubs on farms to protect useful or beneficial wildlife and to prevent soil erosion.
- Simple plumbing repairs in the home.
- Explains simple do-it-yourself plumbing repairs for the home.
- Soybean utilization.
- Describes the various uses of the soybean, including its use for human food, livestock feed, oil, hay and straw, pasturage, silage, and soil improvement.
- Steam 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.
- Strawberry diseases.
- Describes the most common strawberry diseases and some proven methods for controlling them.
- Sugar-beet culture in the humid area of the United States.
- A guide to growing sugar-beets in regions where crops are reliant on rainfall rather than irrigation. Discusses soil requirements, climatic adaptation, fertilizers, machinery and labor requirements, and control of diseases or insect pests.
- Sweetclover 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.
- Treatment and care of tree wounds.
- Describes the causes of tree injuries and provides several methods of treatment for them.
- Varieties of club wheat.
- Describes several varieties of club wheats and where they grow in the United States.
- Varieties of durum wheat.
- Describes ten varieties of durum wheat grown in the United States.
- Why 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.
- Methods and Equipment for Home Laundering.
- Guide to planning a laundry center at home. Describes various types of equipment and machinery available for washing, drying, and ironing. Describes the products used for laundering and the recommended laundering methods for specific fabric types.
- Prevention of damage by the seed-corn maggot to potato seed pieces.
- Uses results from a scientific study to describe how to best protect potato seed pieces from damage by the seed-corn maggot.
- Production of Pumpkins and Squashes.
- Describes the varieties of squashes and pumpkins, their many uses, the requirements for their growth, and proper storage practices.
- Care and management of farm work horses.
- Describes how to successfully manage and care for work horses on the farm to maximize serviceability and profitability.
- Cottonseed treatment.
- Describes the methods of treating cottonseed to prevent disease or decay.
- Powdery Mildew of Ornamental Plants.
- Describes the powdery mildew fungus and methods for its control.
- Work of the United States Forest Service.
- Discusses forest depletion and provides a history of forest conservation efforts by the United States government. Describes the work of the the Civilian Conservation Corps and other emergency projects, and discusses forest and range research.
- Theory of ballooning.
- A general guide to piloting a free balloon.
- The Ryegrasses.
- Describes different kinds of ryegrass, the best climate and soil for its growth, and the steps a farmer should take for successful hay and pasture growth.
- Biology of the seed-corn maggot in the coastal plain of the South Atlantic states
- Describes the seed-corn maggot of the south Atlantic states at different stages of life, its history, and its habits.
- Fires on Farms.
- Describes what can cause fires on the farm, steps to reduce fire hazards, and equipment needed to fight home fires.
- Hog-lot equipment.
- Provides descriptions and instructions for building many types of equipment used for raising hogs. Includes fencing, feeding equipment, shelters, pest treatment equipment, breeding crates, and transportation equipment.
- Rhubarb Forcing.
- Describes methods of forcing rhubarb, using methods developed in Massachusetts and Michigan.
- Standard breeds and varieties of chickens : I. American, Asiatic, English, and Mediterranean classes.
- Describes various breeds of chickens raised for egg and meat production. Contains detailed descriptions with black & white photographs.
- Apple Growing East of the Mississippi River.
- Describes the various factors that should be taken into consideration when developing and maintaining apple orchards, including: types of soil, climate conditions, the selecting and handling of young trees, the use of fertilizers, methods of pruning and spraying, and methods of repelling pests.
- Preparing Wool for Market.
- Provides instructions for shearing a sheep and preparing the wool for market.
- Production of Peppers
- Describes the characteristics of peppers, lists the different varieties, and the steps necessary to successfully produce quality peppers.
- U.S. Graded and Stamped Meat.
- Describes the official grades for beef, lamb and mutton, and veal and calf. Provides charts of meat cuts.
- Ordnance maintenance : 3-inch antiaircraft gun matériel, M2A2, M2A1, M1A2, M1A1, T1A2, and T1A1
- Provides instructions for inspection, disassembly and assembly, and maintenance and repair of 3-inch antiaircraft gun matériel, including the use of special repair tools.
- Dressing and packing turkeys for market.
- Describes methods for processing a turkey to be sold at market.
- The Oriental Persimmon.
- Describes the characteristics and varieties of oriental persimmon trees, and the steps for planting, cultivating, and maintaining their successful growth.
- Poisoning of Livestock by Plants That Produce Hydrocyanic Acid.
- Describes how the presence of hydrocyanic acid in plants can poison livestock, how to prevent poisoning, and how to treat animals which have been poisoned.
- The use of logs and poles in farm construction.
- Explains methods for choosing logs and using them in the construction of buildings on the farm.
- Blueberries.
- Discusses aspects of blueberry production in the United States from planting through harvesting and marketing, and examines different types of blueberries.
- Farm Bulk Storage for Small Grains.
- Describes the types of structures used for storing bulk grains on the farm.