Silk and the silk worm. A complete book of instruction on silk culture

As much has been said in regard to spreading information on silk cul- ture among our people, there seems to be a necessity for doing so in a manner to encourage this industry among those who would be most likely to engage in it -and as ignorance of the means of gaining information time and trouble necessary to do so, and the supposed difficulties and expense of starting the work, have no doubt deterred thousands from attempt- ing it.I offer this book of instruction, which meets all these difficulties, at a price placing it within the reach of all.I do not wish it understood that I claim the instructions to be entirely original with myself-but I do claim, that from personal experience, and information I have gained from the best authorities on this subject, my instructions, if followed, will enable anyone to raise silk successfully.1 hope by this means to encourage and start in the work, those who are not able to spare time and money for instructions at a school, and those who have no opportunities of visiting places where the necessary information can be obtained.The work contains all the in-