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



Reference. — Handy and Pract. Farm Libr. [Missouri], Mo. Bui., 13 

 (1915), No. 2, pp. 53-57. • 



Supplementary topic. — Make an inventory of your own wardrobe, 

 with costs, for your own information. 



LESSON 106. 



Problem. — To fit and seam the princess slip. 



Points to be brought out. — French or felled seams are the most 

 satisfactory. For the back either the hemmed or the faced placket 

 may be used since either fits smoothly. 



Reference. — Handy and Pract. Farm Libr. [Missouri], Mo. Bui., 13 

 (1915), No. 2, p. 68. 



Supplementary topic. — Child labor and the cotton industry, on the 

 plantation and in the mill. 



LESSON 107. 



Problem. — To cook legumes in any special way. 



Points to be brought out. — Legumes are not to be scorned. A little 

 care in their preparation makes them valuable and appetizing addi- 

 tions to the dietary. 



References. — U. S. Dept. Agr., Farmers' Buls. 121; 256, pp. 21-27; 

 and 559. 



Correlation. — English: Write on the raising of some one legume 

 which your family has not usually raised. 



LESSON 108. 



Problem. — To discuss the value of the legumes in the diet. 



Points to be brought out. — Legumes are valuable as a source of 

 protein in the diet and on this account are useful as a substitute 

 for meat. They also contain mineral salts which the body needs. 



References. — U. S. Dept. Agr., Farmers' Buls. 121; 256, pp. 21-27; 

 and 559. 



Correlation. — Arithmetic: Calculate the cost of definite amounts 

 of protein obtained from one of the legumes. Compare with the 

 cost of equal amounts of protein from meat. 



LESSON 109. 



Problem. — To make soups from peas and beans. Use either 

 water or skim milk as the liquid. 



Points to be brought out. — Judicious seasoning and the addition of 

 fat are necessary in order to develop a desirable flavor. These soups, 

 especially those prepared with milk, have a high nutritive value. 



References. — U. S. Dept. Agr., Farmers' Buls. 256, p. 25; and 559, 

 p. 11. 



Correlation. — Agriculture : The relation of legume crops to renewal 

 of soil fertility. Plan a rotation of crops including a legume. What 

 legume crops have been raised in your community? What would 

 be good for your farm ? 



