Irrigation in humid climates
By: by F.H. King
Series: Farmers' bulletin / United States Department of Agriculture -- no. 46; Farmers' bulletin (United States. Department of Agriculture) -- no. 46
Publisher: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture
Published: 1896
Place of publication: Washington, D.C
Language: eng
Number of pages: 27
Subjects: Irrigation
Notes: Cover title.
Table of contents: title: The advantages of an abundant supply of soil moisture; title: The rainfall of the growing season in the United States in insufficient for maximum yield; title: Water only one of the necessary plant foods; title: Advantages and disadvantages of irrigation in humid climates; title: Extent of irrigation in the humid parts of Europe; title: The rainfall of Europe and the eastern United States compared; title: The character and antiquity of European irrigation; title: Fertilizing value of irrigation waters; title: Lines along which irrigation should first develop; title: Lands best suited to irrigation in humid climates; title: Waters best suited to irrigation; title: Amount of water needed for irrigation; title: Methods of obtaining water for irrigation : Leading out water from streams ; Holding and directing storm waters ; Leading out the underflow from higher lands ; Lifting water by its own power ; Lifting water by wind power ; Lifting water with engines ; Lifting water for irrigation from wells; title: The construction of reservoirs; title: Methods of applying irrigation water.