14 BULLETIN 540, U. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. 



LESSON 14. 



Problem. — To make marmalade. 



Points to be brought out. — In a marmalade, although the fruit is 

 much more finely divided than in the case of preserves, the fruit and 

 juice should remain distinct. 



Reference. — U. S. Dept. Agr., Farmers' Bui. 203. 



Correlation. — Arithmetic : Compare the cost of marmalade and jelly. 



Supplementary topic. — Discuss a plan for improving the quality of 

 homemade preserves, etc., in a community by means of local institute 

 or school of domestic science for farm women. 



LESSON 15. 



Problem. — To plan a cap and an apron to be worn during the daily 

 cleaning of the rooms. 



Points to be brought out. — The purpose of the cap is to protect the 

 hair from dust. It can do this and at the same time be attractive. 

 The design should be such as will admit of easy laundering. Let the 

 students bring in designs to be discussed and from them make the 

 selections. (The choice of the design will depend somewhat upon 

 the experience of the class in sewing. In general, the simpler the 

 better.) The apron should cover the dress completely. The bunga- 

 low apron now so much used is of good design, is easily made, and will 

 serve to introduce the later work on a gown. (See Lesson 78.) It 

 is not necessary to buy a pattern for this apron, since the design is 

 very simple. The apron should be made of gingham in attractive 

 colors, with the cap to match. Emphasize especially the desirability 

 of a neat and attractive appearance while at daily work and the suit- 

 ability of specially planned work clothing, rather than soiled, cast-off 

 finery. 



References. — Any current pattern book. 



Correlation. — Arithmetic: Estimate the cost of cap and apron. 

 Compare them with the cost of ready-made caps and aprons as 

 priced in stores and mail-order catalogues. 



Supplementary topic. — Outline a plan for the purchase by a group 

 of 10 neighbors of a vacuum cleaner and gasoline engine to run it, 

 each person to have it for a day twice a month; estimate costs, suggest 

 rules for use, repair, transportation, etc. 



LESSON 16. 



Problem. — To wash with different kinds of soap in order to compare 

 their cleansing action, their effect on the color and appearance of 

 the garment, and their lasting quality. To test soaps for free alkali. 



Points to be brought out. — Soap cleans by its emulsifying and dissolv- 

 ing action. Study the different soaps and washing powders available 

 and classify them according to their uses. 



