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ones of these liming, inoculation, frequent cutting. In- 

 clude also the harrowing of stubble after cutting to keep 

 down weeds and conserve moisture. 



CHAPTER XII. COTTON PRODUCTION. 



1. In cotton sections, students should make surveys 

 showing varieties grown, soil preparation, tillage methods, 

 damage from insects and diseases, time of picking, yields, 

 methods of marketing, and cropping systems. 



2. Cotton growing projects may be started with records 

 to be kept along all of these lines and including the cost of 

 the crop. The combating of the boll-weevil and other 

 enemies should be planned in these projects. 



CHAPTER XIII. CORN. 



1. Corn growing projects, when started, should be planned 

 to include all the essential points in growing the crop. Records 

 of time, cost, yield, etc., should be kept. 



CHAPTER XIV. SMALL GRAINS. 



1. Mount all the different types of grain obtainable, 

 using the methods described in this chapter. 



2. Let some pupils grow rice, flax, or any other grain 

 crops that are not well known in the region. Have students 

 study these. 



CHAPTER XV. POTATOES. 



1. Let pupils combine in making a survey of th? commu- 

 nity on Irish potatoes or sweet potatoes or both. Determine 

 varieties, soil maintenance, preparation of soil, planting 

 rotations, cost of crops, methods of combating insects and 

 diseases, yields, methods of marketing, storage, etc. 



2. Home projects with a small area of either of these 

 crops should be started. Let competitions be started in 

 yield, quality, and cost. 



