THE BOLL WEEVIL PROBLEM. An Analysis of Its Significance to the Southern Farmer and Business Man

Moss, B, L.:

Edité par The Progressive Farmer USA, 1914

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Sole edition, 1914. Cr. 8vo circa 7.5 x 5.5 inches, pp. vii + 95 + 5 b &w plates, numerous diagrams and tables in text, hardback. Book condition - VG., contents clean, no foxing, a few pencil annotations in text, binding firm with inner hinges intact ; original dark-green cloth with title in white to front board, corners a bit bent and rubbed, back of clean appearance with a few faint, minor marks ; spine complete with creasing and rubbing at ends and colour a little darkened, remains of type-written title label (not original)on spine ; front of clean appearance with complete and bright title and with a few faint, minor marks. No dustwrapper (- issued ? ). "This little book is in no sense an entomological treatise. Rather it has been the Author's purpose and hope to treat the subject in its economic phases and its final effects on social and business conditions in the South." [from the Preface]. Chapters 1. Weevil in Other Countries - Invasion of Cotton States , 2. Description and Life History of the Weevil, 3. Weevil Damage to the Cotton Crop , 4. Natural Factors Determining the Degree of Weevil Damage, 5. Growing Cotton Under Weevil Conditions, 6. The Credit System, 7. Soils and Fertilzers under Weevil Conditions, 8. Growing the Crop, 9. Artificial Weevil Control, 10. Summary of Essentials in Cotton Production under Weevil Conditions, 11. Is the Weevil Less Destructive After Several Years Infestation ? , 12. Organisation against the Weevil, Supplement. A scarce book. N° de réf. du vendeur 1644

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Titre : THE BOLL WEEVIL PROBLEM. An Analysis of Its ...

Éditeur : The Progressive Farmer USA

Date d'édition : 1914

Reliure : Couverture rigide