Learn the art and science of silk culture with this comprehensive manual, complete with step-by-step instructions on every aspect of sericulture - from selecting the right kind of mulberry tree to rearing the silkworms to processing the silk for weaving. Written by the renowned expert M. C. Buckner, this book is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in this fascinating and profitable industry. With detailed illustrations and clear explanations, this manual is accessible to both novice and experienced silk farmers alike. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.