This special re-print edition of the US Department of Agriculture's book "Essentials of Animal Breeding" is a short guide to the breeding domestic animals for improvement. Written in 1920 by one of the leading professsors of Animal Husbandry of his day, this text includes details about the art of breeding animals for production or exhibition. Chapters include Basic Facts About Heredity, The Science of Breeding, The Art of Breeding, Livestock Improvement, Come Incorrect Ideas About Heredity and more. This will be found to be a valuable resource to breeders of of all types of livestock and farm...

This special re-print edition of US Department of Agriculture's book "Asparagus Culture" contains a large amount of practical information on growing asparagus. Written in 1897, included in this short booklet are details on how to grow asparagus the old fashioned way. Chapters include The History of Asparagus, Botany and Varieties of Asparagus, Saving the Seeds, The Selection of Plants, Selection and Preparation of Soils, Planting and Cultivation, Manuring Beds, Harvesting and Marketing, Canning and Drying Asparagus, Fungus Diseases, Insect Enemies and more. Note: This edition is a perfect...

This special re-print edition of US Department of Agriculture's book "Descriptions of American Varieties of Cabbages" . Written in 1934, this short text discusses the origin and characteristics of some of the most popular varieties of American Heirloom cabbage varieties that were widely grown during the 1930's including Early Jersey Wakefield, Copenhagen Market, Early Winningstadt, Glory of Einkhuizen, All Seasons, Late Flat Dutch, Danish Ballhead, Wisconsin Hollander and others. Included are side by side comparisons of these varieties, discussing their advantages and characteristics. One of...

This special re-print edition of US Dept of Agriculture's book "Descriptions of Types of Principal Varieties of Orange Fleshed Carrots" is a guide to orange fleshed carrot varieties that were popularly grown in gardens and on farms during the early 20th century. Written in 1940, this classic text provides insight into dozens of orange fleshed carrots that are now considered to be heirloom or heritage varieties, including Danvers types, French Forcing Carrots, Imperator type carrots, Long Orange varieties, Nantes varieties, Oxhearts, Chantenays and Scarlet Horns. Included are details on the...

This special re-print edition of US Dept of Agriculture's book "Cucumbers Under Glass" is a guide to growing cucumbers in greenhouses or in cold frames. Written in 1903, this classic text provides insight into how to successfully grow cucumbers in a greenhouse, in cold frames or under other types of "glass." Chapters include The Cucumber Plant, Types of Greenhouses, Varieties of Cucumbers, Temperature Requirements For Indoor Cucumbers, Moisture and Watering, Transplanting Cucumbers, The Importance of Light, Pruning Cucumbers, Cucumber Diseases and more. Note: This edition is a perfect...