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This book is a collection of vintage articles on the subject of peach and nectarine production, with a special focus on growing in America. Full of handy tips and simple instructions, these articles will be of considerable utility to the modern fruit growers, and would make for valuable additions to collections of related literature. Contents include: ¿Dwarf Fruit Trees¿, ¿The Peach and Nectarine¿, ¿Cultivation of the Peach and the Nectarine¿, ¿The Nectarine¿, ¿Peaches, Nectarines for Americans¿, ¿Peaches and Nectarines ¿ First Steps¿, ¿Peaches and Nectarines ¿ Harvest¿, Growing Nectarines in Californiä, etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly rare and expensive. We are republishing this book now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on growing fruit.

This book comprises a collection of articles on the different breeds of pigs, including information on the Berkshire, the Cheshire, The Jersey Red, and many other varieties of swine common to the farm. Also included in these articles is a wealth of other information pertaining to pig farming, such as: feeding, breeding, housing, marketing, etc. These articles will be of considerable value to the modern pig farmer, and make for a great addition to collections of farming and animal-keeping literature. The articles of this book include: 'A Manual on the Hog'; 'Agricultural Experiment Station ¿ Market Classes and Grades of Swine'; 'Bacon Hog and Hog Grading'; 'Biggle Swine Book ¿ Much Old and More New Hog Knowledge, Arranged in Alternative Streaks of Fat and Lean'; 'Good Pig Keeping'; and many more. We are proud to republish these antiquarian articles, now complete with a new introduction on pig farming.

This book comprises a collection of useful articles on keeping pigs, with a special focus on the sty and other buildings used for housing swine. Including information on breeding, rearing, housing, marketing, general care and management, and much more besides, this text constitutes an invaluable resource for the pig-farmer, and makes for a worthy addition to collections of farming literature. The chapters of this book include: 'Biggle Swine Book - Much Old and More New Hog Knowledge, Arranged in Alternate Streaks of Fat and Lean', 'Good Pig Keeping', 'Home Pork Production', 'Modern Pig Keeping', 'Hogs', 'Pig Keeping', 'Pigs and Their Management', 'Profitable Hog Management', 'Productive Swine Husbandry', and more. We are proud to republish this compendium, now complete with a new introduction on pig farming.

This volume contains a collection of useful articles on keeping pigs, with a special focus on the diagnosis and treatment of swine diseases and ailments. Including information on breeding, rearing, housing, marketing, and caring for swine on a farm, this text constitutes a must-read for those with an interest in the subject, and is one not to be missed by the novice pig-farmer. The chapters of this book include: 'A Manual on the Hog', 'Good Pig Keeping', 'Home Pork Production', 'How to Treat Pig Ailments', 'Modern Pig Keeping', 'Pig Husbandry', 'Pig Keeping', 'Pigs and Their Management', 'Profitable Hog Management', 'Productive Swine Husbandry', and more. We are proud to republish this compendium, now complete with a new introduction on pig farming.

This volume contains a collection of articles on buildings, penning, trap nesting, and other aspects of housing ducks, which also include comments on breeding, diet, and more. These clear, easy-to-digest articles contain a wealth of interesting and practical information, and will be of much value to the poultry keeper and farmer. Although old, the information contained within these articles is timeless - the articles of this volume include: 'Ducks and Duck Breeding'; 'Ducks: Breeding, Rearing, and Management'; 'Ducks, Geese and Turkeys'; 'Natural and Artificial Duck Culture'; and 'Carpentry Suitable for the Farmstead'. We are proudly republishing this text complete with a new introduction on poultry farming.

This book contains a collection of detailed articles on housing, feeding, breeding, health, and other aspects integral to keeping cattle. A compendium that will be of much value to the farmer, this text makes for a worthy addition to collections of cattle farming literature and is not to be missed by those with an interest in the entirety of cattle management. The articles contained herein include: The Study of Breeds in America ¿ Cattle, Sheep and Swine; Breeding Farm Animals; Milk Cows and Dairy Farming; American Cattle: Their History, Breeding and Management; British Husbandry ¿ Exhibiting in the Various Parts of the United Kingdom; and more. We are proud to republish this antique book now complete with a new introduction on farming.

This antique book contains a collection of articles on the operation and maintenance of ploughs. It contains a wealth of timeless and practical information that will be of much interest to the farmer. Complete with detailed illustrations and interesting insights, this text makes for a worthy addition to agricultural libraries - and will be of considerable value to collectors of antiquarian farming literature. The articles of this compendium include: 'Farm Implements'; 'Farm Machinery'; 'Farm Machinery and Tractors'; 'Repairing Farm Machinery'; and 'The Operation, Care, and Repair of Farm Machinery'. We are proud to republish this vintage text, now complete with a new introduction on farming.

This volume contains a collection of articles on mills, threshers, pickers, combine harvesters, and other forms of machinery commonly used in agriculture. Each of the articles contained herein constitute a thorough treatise on their respective topics, and contain a wealth of timeless and practical information for the modern farmer. Complete with detailed illustrations and interesting insights, this text makes for a worthy addition to agricultural libraries, and will be of considerable value to collectors of antiquarian farming literature. The articles of this compendium include: 'Farm Machinery ¿ Clause Culpin'; 'Farm Machinery and Equipment ¿ Harris Pearson Smith'; 'Farm Machinery and Tractors ¿ R. H. Cochrane'; 'Principles of Farm Machiner ¿ Roy Bainer'; 'The Operation, Care, and Repair of Farm Machinery ¿ Anon'... and more. We are proud to republish this antique book, now complete with a new introduction on farming.

This book contains a fascinating a collection of articles on the diagnosis and treatment of cattle. A compendium that will be of much value to the farmer, this text makes for a worthy addition to collections of cattle farming literature and is not to be missed by those with an interest in the entirety of cattle management. The articles contained herein include: Cattle: Their Management, Treatment and Diseases; Dairy Farmers Encyclopedia, Good Milk Farming, Hereford Breed Annual and Breeders Guide 1993; Milk Cows and Dairy Farming; Some Common Diseases of Cattle; Veterinary Specific Homeopathy; and more. We are proud to republish this antiquarian text here complete with a new introduction on farming.

This antique book contains a collection of articles on mowers, harvesting, bailing, and other aspects of hay production on the farm. Each of the articles contained herein constitute a thorough treatise on their respective topics, and contain a wealth of timeless and practicable information that will be of much interest to the farmer. Complete with detailed illustrations and interesting insights, this text makes for a worthy addition to agricultural libraries and will be of considerable value to collectors of antiquarian farming literature. The articles of this compendium include: 'Farm Machinery and Equipment', 'Principles of Farm Machinery', 'Farm Machinery', and 'Farm Mechanics ¿ Machinery and its Use to Save Hand Labour on The Farm'. We are proud to republish this vintage text, now complete with a new introduction on farming.

This antique text contains a collection of detailed articles on the methods and equipment of the cattle farmer. A compendium that will be of much value to the farmer, this text makes for a worthy addition to collections of cattle farming literature and is not to be missed by those with an interest in the entirety of cattle management. The articles contained herein include: 'Milk Cows and Dairy Farming'; 'Agriculture ¿ The Science and Practice of British Farming'; 'American Cattle: Their History, Breeding and Management'; 'British Husbandry ¿ Exhibiting the Farming Practice in Various Parts of the United Kingdom', and more. Many old texts such as this are becoming increasingly costly and hard to come by, and it is with this in mind that we are proudly republishing this book here complete with a new introduction on farming.

Contained within this antique text is a collection of detailed articles on the Aberdeen Angus, the Hereford, Shorthorns, and other important breeds of cattle. A compendium that will still be of much value to the farmer, this text makes for a worthy addition to collections of cattle farming literature and is not to be missed by those with an interest in the entirety of cattle management. The articles contained herein include: Cattle and Cattle Breeders; Cattle and Dairy Farming; Good Milk Farming; Livestock and Dairy Farming; Milk Cows and Dairy Farming; Progressive Beef Cattle Raising; The Complete Farmer ¿ A Practical Handbook on Soils, Crops, Livestock, and Farm Equipment; and more. Many old texts such as this are becoming increasingly expensive and rare, and it is with this in mind that we are proud to republish this book here complete with a new introduction on farming.

Contained within this text is a collection of detailed articles on the theory and practice of breeding cattle. A compendium that will still be of much value to the farmer, this text makes for a worthy addition to collections of cattle farming literature and is not to be missed by those with an interest in the entirety of cattle management. The articles contained herein include: 'American Cattle: Their History, Breeding and Management'; 'Breeding Farm Animals'; 'Cattle and Cattle Breeders'; 'Cattle ¿ Their Breeds, Management and Diseases'; 'Farm Animals ¿ Their Breeding, Growth, and Inheritance'; 'Hereford Breed Annual and Breeders Guide'; and more. Many old texts such as this are becoming increasingly costly and rare, and it is with this in mind that we are proud to republish this book here complete with a new introduction on farming.

This vintage volume contains a collection of historical articles on the butchering, trimming, and curing of beef. These timeless articles contain a wealth of useful information on the most cost-effective ways to prepare beef, and will be of considerable utility to those with an interest in economical cooking. Contents include: ¿Home Meat Curing Made Easy¿, ¿Hereford Breed Annual and Breeders Guide 1930¿, ¿Meats and Meat Products¿, and ¿New Easy Money-Saving Way to Cure all Kinds of Meats at Home and Enjoy the Finest Quality and Flavour¿. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly rare and expensive. We are republishing this vintage book now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on curing meat.

This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience. Each publication has been professionally curated and includes all details on the original source material. This particular instalment, "The Complete Guide to Rabbit Farming" contains information on selection, breeding, housing and much more. It is intended to illustrate the main aspects of rabbit farming and serves as a guide for anyone wishing to obtain a general knowledge of the subject and understand the field in its historical context. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience. Each publication has been professionally curated and includes all details on the original source material. This particular instalment, "The Products of Rabbit Farming" contains information on meat, fur and skins. It is intended to illustrate aspects of rabbit production and serves as a guide for anyone wishing to obtain a general knowledge of the subject and understand the field in its historical context. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience. Each publication has been professionally curated and includes all details on the original source material. This particular instalment, "Poultry Parasites" contains information on lice, ticks, fleas and much more. It is intended to illustrate aspects of poultry health and serves as a guide for anyone wishing to obtain a general knowledge of the subject and understand the field in its historical context. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience. Each publication has been professionally curated and includes all details on the original source material. This particular instalment, "Preserving Eggs" contains information on drying, freezing, oil protection and much more. It is intended to illustrate aspects of egg preservation and serves as a guide for anyone wishing to obtain a general knowledge of the subject and understand the field in its historical context. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience. Each publication has been professionally curated and includes all details on the original source material. This particular instalment, "Management of Chickens and Other Poultry" contains information on the methods and equipment of the poultry keeper. It is intended to illustrate the main aspects of poultry management and serves as a guide for anyone wishing to obtain a general knowledge of the subject and understand the field in its historical context. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience. Each publication has been professionally curated and includes all details on the original source material. This particular instalment, "Housing Chickens and Other Poultry" contains information on the methods and equipment of the poultry keeper. It is intended to illustrate the main forms of poultry housing and serves as a guide for anyone wishing to obtain a general knowledge of the subject and understand the field in its historical context. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience. Each publication has been professionally curated and includes all details on the original source material. This particular instalment, "The Economics of Poultry Production" contains information on the poultry business. It is intended to illustrate the economic aspects of poultry farming and serves as a guide for anyone wishing to obtain a general knowledge of the subject and understand the field in its historical context. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

This book is thoroughly recommended for the professional and amateur winegrower. Experts on the subject write about management of the vine in its early years. Contents Include: Care of Vines during the First, Second, and Third Years; Cultivation and Treatment during the First Second Summers; First Year's Growth; Second Year's Growth; Treatment of a Young Vineyard the First Three Years; Planting and Management the First Year; Management the Second Year; Training - First and Second Years. This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience.

This book is thoroughly recommended for inclusion on the bookshelf of the home-brewing enthusiast. It contains a selection of articles by experts in the field of brewing on the malting process. This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience.