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6. Make a map of the cotton states and show where 

 the boll weevil started to attack cotton in Texas, and indi- 

 cate upon the map the progress of the boll weevil from year 

 to year up to the present time. What states are not now 

 infested with this plant enemy? 



4. Demonstrations 



1. Demonstrate the proper method of selecting cotton 

 seed in the field. 



2. Demonstrate how the lint was removed from the 

 seed before the time of the cotton gin. 



3. Demonstrate how to pick cotton properly. 



4. Show the difference between the long and the short 

 staple cotton fiber. 



5. Demonstrate the proper method of treating the seed 

 before planting. 



5. Play Contests 



1. Judging of cotton bolls, cotton stalks, and cotton 

 seed for seed variety. 



2. Cotton picking contest in the field. 



3. Contest to show how to determine the types and 

 varieties of cotton. 



4. Contest in the judging of different kinds of cloth 

 made with all or a part of cotton fiber. A large number 

 of samples of different colors, texture, weave, etc., should 

 be furnished from which this work can be done. 



5. Cotton drawing contest. 



6. Essay writing contest. 



6. Cotton Clubs 



Boys' and girls' cotton clubs should be organized 

 throughout the entire cotton belt. Consult the state lead- 

 er in charge of club work and obtain his help, follow-up 



