Part 18

The work is planned for use in grammar-school classes. It thus presents the subject to the pupil when his aptitudes are the most rapidly developing and when he is forming life habits. It will give to him, therefore, at the vital period of his life a training which will go far toward making his life work profitable and delightful. The text is clear, interesting, and teachable. While primarily intended for class work in the public schools, it will no doubt appeal to all who desire a knowledge of the simple scientific truths which lie at the foundation of most farm operations.

The two hundred and eighteen illustrations are unusually excellent and are particularly effective in illuminating the text. The book is supplied throughout with practical exercises, simple and interesting experiments, and helpful suggestions. The Appendix, devoted to spraying mixtures and fertilizer formulas, the Glossary, in which are explained unusual and technical words, and the complete Index are important.

In mechanical execution--in the attractive and durable binding, in the clear, well-printed page, and in the illustrations--the book is easily superior to any other elementary work on agriculture.

GINN & COMPANY PUBLISHERS

+--------------------------------------------------------------+ | Transcriber's Note | | | | The following words were found in both hyphenated and | | unhyphenated forms: | | | | half-way halfway | | tree-top treetop | | | | Words printed in bold font in the book are surrounded by '+' | | signs. | | | | Illustrations have been moved to more appropriate places in | | the text. | +--------------------------------------------------------------+