For Better Crops (1911)

For Better Crops is a comprehensive guide to crop cultivation and agriculture, written by Cyril George Hopkins and first published in 1911. The book covers a wide range of topics related to crop production, including soil fertility, seed selection, crop rotation, pest management, and irrigation.Hopkins emphasizes the importance of scientific methods in agriculture, and provides practical advice on how farmers can apply these methods to improve their yields and profits. He also addresses the challenges facing farmers in the early 20th century, such as the depletion of soil nutrients, the spread of plant diseases, and the need for efficient irrigation systems.Throughout the book, Hopkins draws on his extensive experience as a professor of agronomy at the University of Illinois, and provides detailed information on the latest research and developments in the field of agriculture. He also includes numerous illustrations and diagrams to help readers understand key concepts and techniques.For Better Crops is a valuable resource for anyone interested in agriculture, from farmers and gardeners to students and researchers. It remains a classic text in the field, and continues to be widely read and cited over a century after its initial publication.Also By Joseph Elwyn Wing, L. W. Brown, Waldo Franklin Brown, Leon Wilson Chase, T. Chase, M. R. Shaw, Thomas Shaw, M. R. D. Owings, And J. E. Buck.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.