The First Book of Farming
Book Description
The object of this book is to assist farmers,students and teachers,in their search for fundamental truths and principles of farming. The most fundamental truths and principles underlying all agriculture and to present them in order of their importance,beginning with the most important. As far as possible each advance step is based on previously stated fact or truth. A number 0f side truths are int...
MoreThe object of this book is to assist farmers,students and teachers,in their search for fundamental truths and principles of farming. The most fundamental truths and principles underlying all agriculture and to present them in order of their importance,beginning with the most important. As far as possible each advance step is based on previously stated fact or truth. A number 0f side truths are introduced at various places.A number of simple experiments have been introduced into the text in the belief that they will make the work more interesting to the general reader,and will aid the student in learning to make simple for himself.The author recommends all who use the book to perform the experiments and to make the observations,and so come actively in touch wit the work. The root is regarded as the most important part of the plant to itself,and consequently to the plant grower. The general truth or principals which state the conditions necessary for the growth and dcevelopmentr opf plant roots are regarded as the foundation truths or fundamental principals of all agriculture.These truths are as follows.For vthe best growth and development:A firm,mellow soil.A moist soil. A ventilated soil. A warm soil. A soil supplied with plant food.The last ten chapters takes up the discussion of certain farm operations and practices and there effects on these necessary conditions,and consequently their effect on the fertility of the soil.
| Publisher | Doubleday,Page & Co. |
| Binding | Hardcover (35 editions) |
| Reading Level | Uncategorized
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| # of Pages | N/A |
| ISBN-10 | B001S0XJE0 |
| Publication Date | /1906 |
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