PREFACE. v 



The cuts and illustrations are planned to serve as both 

 scientific and artistic aids. 



The score cards are at the end of the chapter treating of 

 the objects to be judged. 



The problems and questions referring to government re- 

 ports are intended to lead to the formation of habits of research 

 and the use of the bulletins and other publications. 



One of the important features of this book is the list of 

 library references at the end of each chapter. 



Only such books and bulletins or publications are included 

 as are directly related to the chapter discussed. 



The list of publications is made of practical utility and value 

 by giving the title of the book, author, grades to which adapted 

 in the school, publisher, and in most instances, the list price. 



This book will serve as a guide in preparing courses of 

 study, selecting libraries, teaching agriculture, and in directing 

 the actual operations of the farm. 



The logical order of arrangement has been followed soils, 

 plants, animals, and farm management. 



New subjects have been introduced and old subjects are 

 treated in a new way. 



Drainage, liming the soil, alfalfa, corn, dairying, feeds and 

 feeding, adorning the farmstead and school grounds, the weather 

 bureau, gardens, plants, production and consumption have re- 

 ceived special attention. Farm Records and Accounts have re- 

 ceived the attention to which they are justly entitled in the light 

 of recent experience and progress in agriculture. 



It is hoped that an acquaintance with the facts contained in 

 this volume may be of inestimable value to every pupil, teacher 

 and agriculturist. 



May 25, 1915. H. L. GOLL. 



