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Barnyard Manure.
Describes the benefits of more economical management of organic farm resources, namely barnyard manure. Discusses the management and application of methods for using fertilizers on the farm.
Beans, peas, and other legumes as food.
Describes several varieties of beans, peas, and other legumes. Discusses the composition and digestibility of legumes such as beans, peas, lentils, and peanuts. Discusses several different ways to prepare them for use in foods or other products.
Care of milk on the farm.
Discusses the problem of bacterial contamination of milk. Describes best practices for sanitary production and handling of milk on the farm.
Commercial fertilizers : composition and use.
Describes different types of commercial fertilizers, their agricultural benefits, and indications for their use.
Facts about milk.
Describes methods for the sanitary production and transport of milk.
The farmer's interest in good seed.
Discusses the importantance of high quality seeds when farming, and how to secure good seed. Presents the results of tests of seven different types of seeds.
Horseshoeing.
Describes the anatomy and characteristics of a horse's foot and hoof. Discusses proper shoeing methods, with the intention of helping horse owners avoid the consequences of improper shoeing.
Importation of Game Birds and Eggs for Propagation.
Provides information and statistics regarding various species of game birds and eggs brought into the United States since the passing of the Lacey Act (1900) and the Egg Act (1902).
Irrigation in fruit growing.
Discusses various methods and options for irrigation of orchards.
Marketing Live Stock.
A guide to buying and selling practices in livestock markets, domestic and foreign. Includes an overview of stock transport methods.
Pineapple Growing.
A guide to pineapple farming, including planting, gathering, disease control, shipping, and selling.
The principal insects affecting the tobacco plant.
Describes various insect pests affecting tobacco crops. Also warns of possible future risks from foreign insects.
Some essentials in beef production.
A guide to the selection of beef cattle for breeding and fattening.
Sugar as food.
Discusses the sources of sugar, its uses, and its chemical composition.
Three insect enemies of shade trees.
Describes some major pests of shade trees, the damage they cause, and methods of control. Discusses efforts to control shade-tree insects in cities and towns.
Turkeys : standard varieties and management.
A guide to raising and selling domestic turkeys.
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