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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.
Blackberry growing.
Describes blackberry varieties and methods of blackberry culture.
The border method of irrigation.
Describes how to irrigate using the border method, and how to prepare the ditches for irrigation.
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.
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.
Cattle grubs or heel flies with suggestions for their control.
Describes the damage caused by cattle grubs and provides methods for their 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.
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.
Convenient kitchens.
Provides plans for designing and organizing a kitchen to make it more convenient and efficient.
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.
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.
Earthworms as pests and otherwise.
Describes attributes of the earthworm; describes how earthworms can be both useful and damaging.
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.
Farm budgeting.
Provides instructions and explains the purpose of creating a farm budget.
Farm dairy houses.
Describes the importance of a milk house on the farm. Provides construction guidelines, illustrations, and floor plans.
The farm garden.
A guide to starting and cultivating a farm garden.
Farm water power.
Describes the design and management of the hydroelectric water plant.
Farmhouse plans.
This bulletin presents 40 house plans including: 1-story growing houses; 1-story houses originally built with two or more separate bedrooms; houses of 1-1/2 or 2 stories; and very small houses.
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.
Fire-protective construction on the farm.
Describes the damage that can occur to property and people as a result of fire; and discusses various farm construction projects that prevent a fire or offer protection should a fire occur.
Floors and floor coverings.
Describes various types of flooring and floor coverings and how to maintain them.
Game laws for the season 1930-31 : a summary of federal, state, and provincial statutes.
Describes laws and regulations for hunting and fishing in North America.
Game laws for the season 1936-37 : a summary of federal, state, and provincial statutes.
A detailed review and summary of game laws for the 1936-37 season in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Game management on the farm.
Describes ways that a farmer can support game on his land to make the best use of otherwise wasted land. Provides an overview of practical game management practices.
The gipsy moth and the brown-tail moth.
Describes methods of controlling the gypsy and browntail moths, as well as government efforts to prevent widespread defoliation.
The Great Basin wireworm in the Pacific Northwest.
Discusses the damage caused by the wireworm pest, its life history, natural enemies, and methods of its control through chemical or non-chemical means.
The green-bug or spring grain-aphis : how to prevent its periodical outbreaks.
Describes the characteristics of the green-bug, the damage it causes to crops, and methods of control.
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.
Greenhouse construction and heating.
Describes how to build and properly heat greenhouses for growing flowers and vegetables year-round.
Greenhouse tomatoes.
Describes the benefits of growing tomatoes in greenhouses for improved quality and marketability. Discusses requirements and methods for successfully growing greenhouse tomatoes.
Growing and feeding grain sorghums.
Describes the varieties of grain sorghum, and provides methods for planting and cultivating it effectively.
Growing and planting coniferous trees on the farm.
Describes the proper methods for planting coniferous trees for use as windbreaks or for lumber.
Growing Christmas holly on the farm.
Describes the characteristics of the holly tree, and ways to plant, cultivate, and sell it.
Growing sweet corn for the cannery.
A guide to planting and growing sweet corn for commercial canning. Includes descriptions of sweet corn varieties and provides suggestions for the practical use of factory wastes.
Guides for buying sheets, blankets, and bath towels.
A consumer guide to purchasing household textiles, with suggestions based on experimental studies.
The harlequin bug and its control.
Describes the characteristics of the harlequin bug, the damage it can cause, and methods for its control.
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