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 and Rearing the Silk-Worms; On Obtaining Their Silk and Breed; On Reeling Their Silk-Pods
Language: English
Published by Forgotten Books, 2018
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- 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 and Rearing the Silk-Worms; On Obtaining Their Silk and Breed; On Reeling Their Silk-Pods
- Author
- Samuel Pullein
- Publisher
- Forgotten Books
- Publication year
- 2018
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- HRD
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0265275407
- ISBN 13
- 9780265275405
- Item weight
- 661 grams
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.
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