The First Book of Farming by Charles Landon Goodrich
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In the first part of the book an attempt has been made to select the
most important and fundamental truths and principles underlying all agriculture and to present them in the order of their importance, beginning with the most important. An endeavor has been made to present these truths to the reader and student in a simple and interesting manner. As far as possible each advance step is based on a previously stated fact or truth. A number of side truths are introduced at various places. A number of simple experiments have been introduced into the text in the belief that they will make the work more interesting to the general reader, and will aid the student in learning to make simple investigations for himself. The author recommends all who use the book to perform the experiments and to make the observations, and so come actively in touch with the work. The observations begin on the farm. The author considers the plant the central and all-important factor or agent on the farm. The root is regarded as the most important part of the plant to itself, and consequently to the plant grower. The general truths or principles which state the conditions necessary for the growth and development of plant roots are regarded as the foundation truths or fundamental principles of all agriculture. These truths are as follows: |
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