The Vegetable Industry in New York State (Bulletin 70, Department of Agriculture Bulletin, Albany, N.Y., April, 1915) [New York]
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1209-1575 pp. Black-and-white illustrations and plates. Fold-out black-and-white map of Long Island, New York. CONTENTS: Introduction; Market Gardening in New York State; Vegetable Growing on Long Island; Truck Gardening on the Uplands of Western New York; Muck Soils in New York: Their Nature and Distribution; Growing Vegetables on Muck Lands; The Canning Industry from the Grower's Standpoint; Canning on the Farm; Why Organize a Canning Club; Vegetable Forcing in New York State; The Farm Garden; Soil and Fertilizers for Vegetables; Good Seed; The Seed Business from the Dealer's Standpoint; Growing Early Plants; Diseases of Vegetables; Some Insects Injurious to Vegetables; Irrigating Vegetables in New York; Marketing Vegetables; Vegetable Gardening at Cornell; New York State Vegetable Growers' Association and its Work; Exhibition of Vegetables; Potatoes; Onions; Tomatoes; Cabbage; Cucumbers; Cauliflower; Brussels Sprouts; Celery; Asparagus; Melons; Squashes and Pumpkins; Peas; Beans; Lettuce; Sweet Corn; Pop Corn; Mushrooms; Horse Radish; The Importance of Vegetables in the Dietary; Legal Weights and Measures of Vegetables Sold in New York State; Guide for Vegetable Growers (Table); Statistics; Reference Books for Vegetable Growers; Index.