CONTENTS (CONTINUED) 



CHAPTER PAGE 



XXVII FARM IMPLEMENTS AND MECHANICS .... 408 



Importance of implements and tools Farm mechanics 

 Use of cement Shop work Rope tying and splicing 

 Problems and experiments Play contests Club projects. 



XXXVIII ROAD BUILDING AND MAINTENANCE .... 420 



Importance of good roads Types of roads Location of 

 a road Qualities making a good road Construction of 

 earth roads Maintenance Topics for investigation Road 

 demonstrations Road clubs. 



XXIX BIRDS AND OTHER INSECT DESTROYERS .... 432 



Birds and their food Birds helpful to agriculture 

 Harmful birds Protecting birds Topics for investigation 

 Other insect destroyers. 



XXX MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION 441 



How to remove stains Location of colleges of agricul- 

 ture and experiment stations Distance apart for planting 

 fruits and vegetables Quantity of seed per acre for 

 planting. 



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