The Culture of Silk, or an Essay on Its Rational Practice and Improvement, in Four Parts: On the Raising and Planting of Mulberry Trees; On Hatching ... Silk and Breed; On Reeling Their Silk-Pods - Hardcover

Samuel Pullein

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0265275407 ISBN 13: 9780265275405

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2017

Synopsis

A practical manual on silk culture from mulberry trees to finished thread, designed to guide learners and practitioners alike.

This edition compiles the essential methods for raising mulberry trees, rearing silkworms, and producing silk. It offers practical steps, observations, and planning tips drawn from multiple authors, aimed at helping beginners start with a clear road map and seasoned readers refine their approach.

• Learn to select and plant the right mulberry trees and manage their growth for silkworm feeding.
• Discover the stages of the silkworms, including hatching, feeding, moulting, and spinning.
• Understand how to harvest and reel silk, with attention to equipment and handling.
• Get guidance on improving yield and quality through careful management and practical adjustments.

Ideal for readers of agricultural and domestic manuals, those starting a silk-raising project, or anyone seeking a grounded, methodical approach to silkworm farming and silk production.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0265275407
• ISBN 13: 9780265275405
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 324