The Vegetable Industry in New York State (Bulletin 70, Department of Agriculture Bulletin, Albany, N.Y., April, 1915) [New York]

Albany, New York: The Department of Agriculture of the State of New York, 1915. Soft Cover. Good. Spine creased, minor loss to spine head and to spine base, ink name and crease on front wrapper. 1915 Soft Cover. 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.