40 BULLETIN 540, U. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. 
Reference—Handy and Pract. Farm Libr. [Missouri], Mo. Bul., 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. Bul, is 
(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. 5S, 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 protem 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, 
peas 
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 ? 
