INDEX (continued 2)

Girls' clubs. See Clubs

Girls outdoor sports for, K 318–325

Girl's room color scheme, N 375, 378, 379 cretonne versus linen for furnishings, N 373 curtains, N 380–381 stenciling furnishings, N 377 wall decorations, N 377 window seat, N 374

Girl's secret, G 25–27

Glass cutting with a wheel cutter, D 196 for lamp shade, M 400 kitchen utensils, H 203 leaded glass, soldering, D 196–197* polishing, H 134 washing, H 180

Glider flying machine, B 179

Glove box. See Boxes

Gloves cleaning chamois gloves, H 331

Glue preparing and using, C 225 See also Carpentry

Gnomon making, B 209

Goat age, telling, A 111 Angora commercial value, A 114 fleece, A 109, 114 book about, A 517 common goat, advantages of, A 114–116 feeding, A 111–113 housing, A 109, 113 kid, care of, A 111 market value, A 117 milk, value, A 115 products, A 110 profit from, A 107–108 raising, A 107–118 experiment in New England, A 116–118 rate of increase, A 115 selecting for a herd, A 110 space needed, A 109, 114 value in reclaiming land, A 116–118 water supply, A 109

Goat skin for leather work, N 84*

Godetia characteristics, G 322, 329, 331

Gold fish age, A 227 book about, A 517 characteristics, A 226 color of young, A 231 diseases, A 232 eggs, care of, A 229 enemies, A 233 food, A 228, 231 habits, A 228 hospital, A 232 making an aquarium, K 160–162 raising for profit, A 228–233 rearing tank, A 228, 230 spawning pond, A 229 storage tank, A 231 training, A 227 winter tank, A 232

Golden bell characteristics, G 355

Golden glow characteristics, G 334, 365

Golden oak finish, D 230

Golden seal value, A 57

Golf, K 296–300*, 351–354 addressing, K 297* bogie score, K 300 caddy, K 352 clubs, K 299*, 352 course, K 296, 351 hole, K 297, 351 links, K 353 playing the game, K 352 putting, K 300 green, K 297, 352 scoring, K 298, 300 tee, K 297

Golf-croquet, K 354

Gong. See Brass work—bell

Gophers destroying, A 493

Gouge blacksmith's tool, M 225 sharpening, C 179–184* woodworker's tool, C 258–260*

Governors (Machinery) gyroscope governor, B 335* steam engine, B 313–316*, 329

Grafting cleft grafting, G 257–258 improving stock, G 254–258 occupation for boys, A 409* scion and stock, G 254–256 season for, G 255 tongue grafting, G 256 wax making, G 256 whip grafting, G 256–257

Grain food value, H 250, 254 See also Corn

Grandfather's clock making, C 284–290*

Granite for roadway, G 85

Grape food value, H 255 green grape jelly, receipt, A 15 wild grapes picking, A 14 jelly receipt, A 15

Grape juice book about, A 518 food value, A 417 making, A 418–421

Grass seed kind for rapid growth, G 76 preparing the soil, G 74–76 sowing, G 77

Grass stain removing, H 359

Grasses basketry uses, A 64

Grasshoppers distinguishing young from old, A 393 garden pests, G 282

Grates. See Fireplaces

Gravel road beds, G 85 See also Cement walks

Graver definition of, M 209

Gravitation definition, E 341 laws of, B 277–280 principle of, B 57–59

Gravity acceleration, meaning of, B 278 force, meaning of, B 277 specific gravity, meaning of, B 279–280

Grease spots removing, H 360

Greek cross, C 322

Greens (Cookery) dandelion greens, A 63

Greens, Christmas, A 50–57

Grinding machine edge runners or chasers for crushing, B 336*

Grindstones grinding tools with, C 181–184* principle of, B 28 types and uses, C 181*

Grosbeak, rose-breasted insect destroyer, A 457 migration, K 176

Grounds. See School grounds

Grouse book about, A 519

Guests entertainment of, H 366–369

Guinea fowl book about, A 517 characteristics, A 179, 181–182 eggs, value, A 179 feeding, A 180 marketing, A 179, 181 raising, A 180–182

Guinea pigs as pets, K 183 making a house for, C 451–454* raising for pets, A 205 See also Cavies

Gum. See Spruce gum

Gum tree sweet gum, red gum, or liquid amber, C 562

Gun. See Firearms; Rifles; Shotgun

Gussets. See Sewing

Gymnastics outdoor life versus gymnastics, K 11 pull up bar, making, C 270*

Gyroscope applied to aeroplanes, B 169 Bohnenberger's machine, B 334* construction of, B 267–268* mechanism, B 334*

H

Hab-enihan (Game), K 354

Hacmatack, C 530

Hail formation, B 363–366

Haley over (Game), K 355

Halibut food value, H 253

Hall clock design and construction, D 193–198*

Hall furniture, D 47–50*

Halley's comet ether waves sent forth by, E 333–338

Halley's thermometer, B 261

Halved joints, C 253*

Ham. See Pork

Hamburg steak, H 268

Hammer adze eye claw hammer, C 203* claw hammer, C 203* cross peen hammer, making, M 316–318* hand hammer, M 224* handles, making, C 271* hard wood peg for copper work, M 28 peen, M 254* planishing hammer, M 8* raising hammer, M 7* round peen hammer, making, M 318–322* set hammer, M 225*, 323* shaping hammer, M 7*

Hammocks making couch hammocks, C 478–480*

Hand ball, K 355

Hand polo, K 356

Hand tennis, K 356

Handkerchief drawnwork, N 213–219* hemstitching, N 207–209* rolling the edge, N 21*

Handkerchief box. See Boxes

Handles wooden, making, C 271* See also Copper work; Metal work

Hands removing stains, H 357

Hardanger embroidery, N 190–197* bars, weaving, N 192 block stitch, N 190–191* materials, N 190 picots, N 192*, 194* pin cushion tops, N 193–196* pyramid stitch, N 195* star pattern, N 191*

Hardening metals. See Steel

Hardie blacksmith tool, M 226* making, M 322*

Hardy plants meaning, G 317

Hare "varying" hare, A 499–500

Hare and hounds, K 17

Harebell, Carpathian characteristics, G 334

Harrowing, G 124

Harvesting nature's crops, A 8–100

Haskins, Charles Waldo How to keep household accounts, recommended, H 99

Hat baby's buttoned hat, N 174–175 how to select a hat, D 125 lingerie hat, N 169*, 171–174 raffia hats, N 262–270 for doll, N 253–255

Hat ball, K 357

Hat pin copper work, D 348–350*, M 64–69

Hat pin holder copper work, M 69–71*

Hatchet handle making, C 271*

Haws (fruit) location and uses, A 24

Hawthorne, Nathaniel quotation, H 43

Hawthorne, English characteristics, G 366

Hayes, Ruth success with chickens, A 160–163

Hazel nut cultivating, A 33–34 for fence hedge, A 34 gathering time, A 35 pruning bushes, A 35

Health. See Hygiene

Hearth meaning, H 224

Heat British thermal unit, E 100–101 calorie and caloric, meaning, E 342 generation, E 98–100 transmission by radiation, E 314 waves length, E 316 production and velocity, E 313–315 theory, E 343

Heating automatic control of temperature, E 306–308* regulation by electric flasher, E 120–125* See also Electric heating; Fuel; Furnace; Steam radiators

Hedebo embroidery, N 202–206*

Hedges hazel bush, A 34 poplar versus evergreen, G 82 shrubs for, G 357

Helianthus background plant, G 320 sowing and blossoming time, G 161

Helicoptere flying machine, B 163

Heliotrope bedding plant, G 324 characteristics of winter plant, G 333

Hellebore, white insecticide, G 117, 285

Hemlock characteristics, C 539

Hemming. See Sewing

Hemp ropes. See Ropes

Hemstitching double hemstitching, N 210* handkerchiefs, N 207–209* padded, N 215–216*

Hen coops. See Poultry

Hen manure. See Fertilizers and manures

Henry, Joseph first to make electro-magnets, E 14

Hens. See Poultry

Hepatica blossoming time, G 339 habits and characteristics, G 339, 364

Herbarium, K 155

Herbs bee balm, G 347 for basket weaving and sachets, A 64 in colonial gardens, G 326 list of, G 327 soil for, G 326 uses, G 326

Hero engine, B 114*

Herring food value, H 253

Herring-bone embroidery stitch, N 101*

Hertz, Heinrich discovery of electric waves, E 346

Hertzian waves, E 346

Hewitt, Peter Cooper inventor of mercury vapor lamp, E 156

Hexagon problem in estimating lumber for hexagon floor, C 508

Hickory characteristics, A 39–40, C 564 food value of nuts, H 256 lumber value, A 39 varieties, A 40

Hide and seek, K 361

Hides. See Skins

High kick, K 357

Hinges copper or brass, metal work, M 116* copper or silver, metal work, M 100–106* iron hinge and butt, making, M 283–285* ornamental, making, M 391–393* riveting, M 114* setting, C 239

Hives. See Bees

Hockey forward, K 214 garden hockey, K 350 goal tender, K 214 ice hockey, K 212–215*, 358 lawn hockey, K 367 "puck", K 212 rink, K 215 rules, K 215 skates, cost, K 358* team, K 214, 358 uniform, K 213, 358 See also Curling

Hoe forging a garden hoe, M 335–337* forging a grub hoe, M 328–330* how to use, G 107–266

Hog. See Swine

Hogan, Clarence A. raising chickens, A 159

Hoisting machinery inclined plane, B 52–62, 64 lewis for lifting stones, B 347* lifting magnets, E 79–81* screws, B 139–147 tongs for lifting stones, B 348* See also Capstan; Pulleys; Windlass

Holly care of trees, A 52 characteristics, C 560 wood, value, A 52 wreaths, making and marketing, A 52–53

Hollyhocks background plant, G 320 characteristics, G 334, 365 sowing and blossoming time, G 161

Home decoration. See House decoration

Homemaking art of, H 44 See also Housekeeping

Homing pigeons, K 180

Honey cooking with, A 327 food value, H 254 marketing, A 326 plants which supply, A 322 wholesomeness, A 326 See also Bees

Honeysuckle decorative value, G 359

Honiton applique, N 237

Hood knitted, N 366–368*

Hooke, Robert wave theory of light, E 343

Hooker, Ava a start with poultry, A 172–177

Hooks centrifugal check hooks, B 326* forging gate hooks, M 236–238* harness hooks, M 238* steel hook, M 266–271*

Hooks and eyes, sewing on, N 24–25*

Hoops, embroidery, N 122–123

Hop hornbeam, or iron wood characteristics, C 558

Hop vine value, G 360

Hopover(Game), K 358

Hopscotch, K 359

Hopper joints, C 251*

Horizontal bar making a pull up bar, C 270*

Horse book about, A 517 raising colts, A 101–103 training, A 252–255, 258

Horse chestnut, G 367

Horse power converting into kilowatts, B 125 estimating, B 122–125 estimating energy in coal, E 6

Horsemanship, K 225–232* bridle wise horse, K 227 care of the horse, K 230 girls as riders, K 321 jumping fences, K 231* mounting, K 226–227* packing a horse, K 230 saddles, selecting, K 225–226* selecting the horse, K 232 styles of riding, K 227–228

Horseshoeing, M 221–222* heels, M 222 making shoes, M 218–222* mule shoes and horse shoes, M 218 toe calk, M 221*

Hospitality. See Guests

Hot water bottle electric heating pad, E 117

Hotbed coldframe changed to, G 38 directions for making, G 48–50* preparing for winter, G 108, 109 time to transfer plants, G 235

Ho-ti and the roast pig, H 18

House cleaning, H 337–352 appliances for, H 140, 147 order of work, H 143–145 principles, H 142 repairs and renovations, H 338, 339 small spaces, H 338 unobtrusive methods, H 128 weekly schedule, H 108 woodwork, H 123 See also Ceilings; Cellar; Curtains; Floors; Flues; Furnace; Furniture; Garbage can; Kitchen; Lamps, oil; Laundry work; Matting; Painting; Paper-hanging; Pictures; Refrigerator; Rugs; Shades; Tiles; Vacuum cleaners; Walls; Windows

House decoration ceilings, D 36 correcting defects of height, D 38 color scheme, D 16–20 harmony, D 35–36 interior woodwork, D 20 southern and northern exposures, D 18–19 corrective for architectural defects, D 37–38 decorative fabrics, D 95–120 Dutch room, suggestion, N 379 experimenting, D 41–43 floors, color scheme, D 16, 20, 36 French room, suggestions, N 379 furniture arrangement, D 59–63 selection, D 46–59 modifying rules, D 43–45 overcrowding, D 62 principles, D 34–35 re-decorating old houses, D 37 relation to building plan, D 12–13 summer cottage suggestions, D 370 ten commandments, D 45–46 use and beauty of possessions, H 115–120 walls, D 36, 39–41 stenciling, N 76 window seats, N 374–375 See also Copper work; Curtains; Cushions; Floral decoration; Furniture; Girl's room; Leather work; Metal work; Pictures; Portieres; Pottery; Stenciling; Weaving

House fly. See Flies

House framing construction details, D 25–32* drawings and instructions, C 461–464* corner framing, C 462* corners, finishing poultry house, C 446* paper for siding, C 471 siding cheap houses, C 445 cottages and bungalows, C 464 putting on weather boards, C 471 tongue and groove boards for, C 475 small and cheap houses, C 444–445* studding for a boat house, B 37–38* summer house construction, C 413–417* window and door frames, setting, C 469

House plans. See Architecture

Household pests, H 361–364

Housekeeper effacement of, H 383–384 health of, H 385 stories of inspiration, H 388–389 worries, H 384 See also House cleaning; Housekeeping; Servants

Housekeeping accounts, keeping, H 87–100 adjustment of work, H 112 alleviations, H 333 as a profession, H 382–387 bedroom work, H 146–159 closing the house marking wrapped articles, H 351 meters, shutting off, H 351 packing, H 347–349 repairing household appliances, H 349 traps, care of, H 351 daily work, H 103 dignity of, H 387 dining-room and pantry work, H 51, 160–187 emergencies, H 353–369 expenses, division of income, H 74–80 home training for, H 46 inspiration, H 388–389 learning and helping, H 43–59 learning by observation, H 58 menus and marketing, H 244–273 My heritage, H 63–68 objections to, H 382 opening the house, unpacking, H 352 playhouse, H 3–40 possessions, use and beauty, H 115–120 rest provisions, H 113 schedules of work, H 101–113 school lessons helpful in, H 45 servants, H 370–381 upstairs work, H 146–159 See also Cookery; Food; Furniture; House cleaning; House decoration; Insect pests; Ironing; Kitchen; Laundry; Marketing; Needle work; Plumbing; Receipts; Servants; Sewing

House plants. See Plants

Huckleberries canning factories, A 12 picking, A 13 where and how they grow, A 11, C 514

Hudson seal, A 491

Hugo, Victor his description of Paris sewers mentioned, H 216

Humming birds taming, A 265

Humus soil composition, G 8, 9

Hunt the sheep, K 360

Hunting choosing companions, K 118 training dogs for, K 190–192 See also Game and game birds; Shooting

Huygens, Christian wave theory of light, E 344

Hyacinth cone developer, G 175 indoor planting, G 166, 167 planting and blooming time, G 177, 178 varieties, G 167, 177, 178 water growing, G 169, 175

Hydrangea characteristics, G 356, 365

Hydro-electric stations in the United States, E 202–207

Hygiene how to keep well, K 3–5 outdoor life, K 6–9 rules of health, K 12 value of play, K 4, 10 See also Athletics; Exercise; Walking

Hygrometer construction, B 231–232*

Hylo electric lamps, E 138*

Hyperbola describing, B 338

I

I spy, K 361

Ice home-made, A 435–437

Ice box. See Refrigerator

Ice Hockey. See Hockey

Ice-shaver forging, M 327*

Incandescent lamps. See Electric lamps, Incandescent

Inclined plane principle of, B 52–62* rule for power, B 64

Income allowances, management of, H 80 gifts, provisions for, H 81 how to divide for family needs, H 72–85 increasing, ways to avoid, H 73 management of, H 70–86 savings from, H 82 uncertain, management of, H 71

Incubators, K 197–199 electric, E 114 temperature regulator, E 124*

Indian bracelet making, M 176–177*

Indian proverb about home making, H 44

Indian's plume (Bee balm), G 333, 347

Induction (Electricity) current induced by interrupting the circuit, E 184 by moving the magnet, E 17–18 direction of induced currents, E 186 experiments, E 349–352 human voice as interrupter, E 282–283 piano strings as interrupter, E 281 telephone induction coil, E 279–281* tuning fork as an interrupter, E 280 wireless spark coil, E 321–322*

Ink stains removing, H 359

Ink well holder copper work, M 117–121* gouge work, C 261–263*

Inky caps, mushrooms, A 90

Inlaying, metal, M 362

Inlaying, wood, C 319–331* borders, designs and making, C 324–328* buhlwork, C 329 building up designs, C 320–322*, 323*, 329* checkerboard, design and making, C 326–327* curved designs, C 328 gluing process, C 323 marquetry work, C 328 placing the design, C 324 thickness of veneer, C 319 woods suitable for, C 319

Inoculation of soil, G 119

Insect pests, G 280–295, K 167–168, H 361–364 ants, G 283 asparagus beetle, remedy, G 287 bean anthracnose, G 288 bed bugs, H 363–364 book about, A 519 cabbage worm, G 125, 288 caterpillars, G 282, 285, 287, 290 cauliflower lice and maggots, G 289 celery caterpillar, G 287, 290 chestnut weevil, A 33 chicken lice, A 148, 149 cockroaches, H 362 cut worms, G 284, 292, 293 destruction of, by birds and toads, A 455–457, G 280–281 detecting, G 283–284 eggplants, G 305 gnawing class, remedy, G 281–282 grasshoppers, G 282 hornworm, G 292 house plant pests, G 199 household pests, H 361–364 leaf-hopper, G 293 moths, prevention and extermination of, H 362 plant lice, G 284, 291, 293 potato bug, G 287, 292 red spider, G 293 rose slug, G 284, 293 slugs, G 117, 284, 285, 293 squash bug, G 287, 291, 292 striped beetle, G 117, 285, 287, 292 sucking class, G 282 tomato worm, G 286 water bugs, H 362 See also Flies; Insecticides; Mosquitoes

Insecticides bordeaux mixture, G 121, 294 kerosene emulsion, G 130 Paris green, G 130

Insects adult stage, A 394 chrysalides, A 394, 396 development, A 393–395 distinguishing young from old, A 391–393 egg stage, A 393 habits, A 388–391 homes, A 397–399 injurious and helpful, K 167–168 larval stage, A 394 life of a butterfly, A 395–397 pupa stage, A 394 See also Ants; Beetles; Butterflies; Dragon-flies; Grasshoppers; Moths; Silkworms; Spiders; Wasps

Insects—Collecting and preserving baiting moths, A 400–402, K 153–154 sugar receipt, A 401, K 153 books about, A 519 breeding cage, making, A 399–400* cases for preserving, A 385, 387*, 388, C 395–397 cornstalk pith for lining, A 63 classifying, A 386–389 egg shell, mounting, A 396 eggs of butterflies, A 395 filing cabinet, making, C 395–397 killing bottle, making and using a cyanide bottle, A 378–380*, 382, K 151–152* mounting, A 380–386*, K 152* net making, A 376–378* outfit, A 375, K 151 pinning butterflies and beetles, A 383–385* pins for mounting, A 380 spreading board, A 381* times and localities for collecting, A 388–389

Insertion. See Crocheting

Instruments. See Tools

Insulation. See Electric insulators and insulation

Insurance. See Life insurance

Intercollegiate Amateur Athletic Association of America best records, K 336 events contested for, K 360 rowing record, K 383

Interior decoration. See House decoration

Invalid tray preparing, H 365–366

Inventions ancient and modern, B 271–277 See also Aeroplanes; Matches; Typewriters; Wireless telegraph; and words beginning Electric

Iris blue flag, G 366 border plant, G 321 dwarf, characteristics, G 334, 364 English, planting and blooming time, G 178 German, characteristics, G 365 Japanese, characteristics, G 333 Spanish, planting and blooming time, G 178 varieties, G 321

Irish crochet, N 333–350* baby Irish pattern, N 344–346* belt, N 335–337* doily with edge, N 335* Dutch collar, N 346–350* edging, N 344–345* grapes, N 345 jabot, N 342–344* leaves, N 345 materials, N 333 motifs, joining, N 334 rose, N 339–340, 344 shamrock, N 341 tie rose, N 337–338* wheel pattern with rose and straps of shamrock N 338–342*

Irish stew; story, H 14

Iron galvanized incorrectly named, E 248 soldering, M 44 magnetic properties, E 13 oxidation, preventing, M 247 pig iron, M 230 stretching processes, M 315 wrought iron, M 230–232

Iron work bending corner, M 271–273* bracket, making, M 393–395* bulbs, making, M 385–388* candlestick, making, M 380–383* spiral, M 388–391* chains, welding, M 250–253* decorative forgings, suggestions, D 364 handles, M 384 hinge, making, M 391* hinge and butt, making, M 283–285* kettle stand, making, M 406–409* lamp holder for, M 408 lamp, making, M 396–405* holder, M 408 shade and holder, M 399–400 punching holes in, M 245* rings, welding, M 248–250*, 254* spirals, making, M 385 tongs, forging, M 285–288* twists, M 383 braided strand, M 384 umbrella stand, M 409 wrench, forging, M 273* See also Andirons; Blacksmithing; Fire tools; Welding

Ironing bed linen, H 327 board for, H 315 clothes-horse for, H 318 electric irons for, E 107–110, 243* embroidery, H 329 iron, care and use, H 316 iron holders, H 317 iron-stand, H 318 lace, H 330 process, H 326–327 scorched places, H 335 starch sticking, to prevent, H 335 table linen, H 327 wax, cloths and paper, H 318

Ironwood characteristics, C 558

Irrigation book about, A 518 Chinese treadmill device, B 337* Persian wheel device, B 343*

J

Jabot Irish crochet, N 342–344*

Jack fagots, K 362

Jack-in-the-pulpit description of, G 344

Jacket. See Crocheting

Jai-a-li (Pelota), K 376

Jam thimbleberry, A 11

Japan barberry hedge shrub, G 357

Japan quince hedge shrub, G 357

Japanese clematis characteristics, G 365

Japanese fan ball, K 362

Japanese hop characteristics, G 331

Japanese snow flower characteristics, G 356

Japanese snowball characteristics, G 356

Jardiniere. See Plant stand

Jelly barberry jelly, A 17 green grape jelly, A 15

Jerusalem cherry tree, indoor plant, G 197

Jew fish catching, K 126

Jewel box copper work, M 107–115*

Jeweler's tools. See Tools

Jewelry. See Silver work

Joe Pye weed habits and characteristics, G 349 story of name, G 348

Johnny cake camp cooking, K 88

Joints butt, C 251* clamping mitre joints, D 144* dado, C 236*, 255* dovetail blind, C 256* box, C 314*, 256* half-blind, C 256* lap, C 253* single, C 313–314* single open, C 256* doweled, D 148*, C 251 gained or housed, C 255* gluing, D 140–141*, 144–146* mitre joints, C 232–234 halved, C 253* lap joint, D 147* hopper, C 251* joint edge, definition of, C 186 kinds and construction, D 140–141*, 143–148* lap, C 251, 253*, 256* lock, C 255* mitre, C 232–234*, D 143–146* lap, C 256* mortise and tenon, C 250*, D 147*, 154* blind, C 255* draw boring, C 415 end, C 256* relished, C 256* through, C 255* notched, C 255* rabbeted, C 255* rubbed joint, C 251* splice or scarf, C 257* stretcher, C 256* tongue and groove, C 257* trick, C 257*

Jonquil narcissus family, C 169 planting and blooming time, G 178

July blooming plants, G 365

June blooming plants, G 365

K

Kale planting and care, G 299 time to plant, G 234

Keel. See Boat building

Kelvin, Lord and the Atlantic cable, E 66

Kennels. See Dogs

Kensington stitch flower embroidery, N 178–179*

Kentucky coffee tree, C 566

Kerosene cleaning woodwork, H 124, 134 lighting fires with, H 231

Kerosene emulsion insecticide, G 284, 289 receipt, G 294, 295

Key rack carving design, C 123 whittling, C 12–14*

Key tag whittling, C 14*

Kick the stick (Game), K 363

Kiln lumber kiln method, C 524–525 portable pottery kiln, D 299–301*

Kilowatt converting into H. P. B., B 125 hour, E 41

Kindling wood cutting and collecting as a business, A 404–408

King Alfred. See Alfred, King

Kingbird insect eater, A 456, 457 migration, K 176

King of the castle (Game), K 364

Kitchen chairs, H 196 cleaning weekly, H 110 clock, H 199 curtains, H 198 floors, H 191–193 furnishings, H 188–200 hooks, H 198 house plan, D 10 light fixtures, H 199 ornament, H 199 rugs, H 193 shelves, H 197 sink, H 194 size, H 188 tables, H 194 walls and woodwork, H 189 See also Ranges

Kitchen utensils, H 200–207 aluminum, advantages and care, H 202, 206 bread board, making, C 222–223* care of, H 205 materials, H 201 selection, H 203, 207 sugar scoop and ladle, making, C 272* See also Soldering

Kites, B 185–200 aeroplane kite, making, C 84–87* American Malay launching, C 92 making, C 86* box kites launching, B 191, C 92 making, B 189–191* bridle, fastening, C 88*, 91* cellular, making, B 191–192*, C 91–92* Chinese, designs, C 96 coverings, importance of, C 94 detail drawings, C 91* Eddy kite, making, C 86* flying, C 88–90 principle of, B 185–189* groups, flying, B 192*, C 90 joining sticks, C 84–85, 87* lines, C 88 making, B 187–195, C 84–96* materials, C 85, 88, 94 photographing by means of, B 194 record flight, B 185–187 reels for, C 88 sails, C 85 shape, B 188 stability, principle of, C 94 tailless, C 84–95 tails, principle of, B 188 tandem, C 95* tetrahedral, making, C 92–94* war kites, making, B 193* wind velocity table, B 198

Knife. See Knives

Knife box making, C 223–226*

Knife work. See Whittling; Wood carving

Knights of the Round Table. See Round Table

Knitting, N 351–371* baby hood, N 366–368* baby vest, N 368 basket stitch, N 358* bootees, N 363–366* doll's cap, N 362* doll's cape, N 360* doll's jacket, N 360–362* doll's leggings, N 363* German method, N 352* lace pine pattern, N 369–371 materials for, N 351 patterns, N 360–371* shawl finishing edge, N 357 long, N 356–358 wide, N 358, 359 stitches basket stitch, N 358* binding off, N 354–356 casting off, N 354–356 casting on, N 351* popcorn, N 356* purling, N 353* washing, N 332 widening the row, N 355

Knives butcher knife, forging, M 354–357* steel, washing, H 184 whittling, C 6*

Knot holes how made, A 442

Knots raffia knotting, N 271–275* silk, cotton, or linen, N 275–277 See also Sewing

Knuckle of veal, H 270

Kodak, K 304

Kohlrabi planting and care, G 300

L

Labeling. See Insects—Collections; Plants—Collections; Shells

Labels for plant markers, making, G 58*

Lace and lace making, N 227–241* basting braid, N 227, 228 Brussels stitch, single and double, N 229, 231* buttonholed bar, N 233* Connemara lace, N 235–237* dyeing lace, H 331, N 238 edge finishing, N 234 fan stitch, N 232* fagotting, N 229* foundation stitch, mesh or net, N 230 Honiton applique, N 237 braids for, N 236–238 Irish crochet lace, N 333–350* knitted lace, pine pattern, N 369–371 Limerick darning, N 234 maltese cross, design, N 233* over handing on, N 15* point lace, N 227 Brazilian, N 238–241* Renaissance, N 227 rolling and whip stitching on, N 22 spider stitch, N 231–232* Teneriffe or Brazilian point, N 238–241* twisted bar stitch, N 124*, 233 washing, H 330 whitening, H 331

Lacquer for brass, M 140

Lacrosse, K 364

Ladder stitch, N 158–159

Lady bug, value to farmers, K 168

Lakes tides, B 228

Lamb cuts and their uses, H 270 food value combinations, H 259 table, H 253 See also Sheep

Lamp copper work, electric lamp, M 92–96* steel base, making, M 401–403* wrought iron making, M 396–405* shade holder, M 399

Lamp, oil care of, H 136 trimming wicks, H 137

Lamp shade copper work, M 96–99* glass for, M 400 See also Candle shade

Land drainage. See Drainage

Landscape gardening, G 351–367 formal gardens, G 357 flower gardens, G 360–362 garden furnishings, G 363 hedges, G 357 helping nature, G 363 lawns flowers, what and where to plant, G 360 treatment of, G 352 points to observe, G 362–363 principles of, G 351 purpose, G 357 screening unsightly places, G 362 shrubs grouping, G 354–355 selection principle, G 357 table of, G 355–356 summer house, location, G 363 trees, selection and grouping, G 353–354, 357 vines, G 359 water garden, G 362 wild flower garden, G 362 See also Flower gardening; Gardening; Shrubs; Trees

Lantern metal work, M 405–406*

Lantern wheel, B 322*

Lap joints, C 251, 253*

Laplace, Pierre Simon Corpuscular theory of light, E 344

Larch characteristics, C 530

Larkspur background plant, G 320 characteristics, G 365 oriental, characteristics, G 333, 335 sowing and blossoming time, G 161, 320 varieties, G 319, 320

Larva. See Insects

Last tag (Game), K 370

Lathe tools making, M 300–306*

Lattice work, D 209–211*

Launch launching the boat, B 134, 137–138 rules for running, B 74–75 See also Boat building; Gasolene motors

Laundry work appliances, H 312–320 blankets, H 324, 328 bluing, H 18, 320 removing, H 334 boiling clothes, H 323 chamois gloves, H 331 clothes basket, H 315 clothes line, care of, H 314 clothes pins, care of, H 314 colored clothes, H 324 curtains, H 328–329 economizing, H 333 electric washing machinery, E 241–243* embroidery, H 329, N 136–137 emergencies, H 333–336 freezing weather, H 334 hanging out clothes, H 323, 325 knitting and crochet work, N 332 lace, H 330 muddy water, H 334 poles for, H 315 rinsing clothes, H 323 schedule for wash days, H 106 silk clothes, H 325 soaking clothes, H 322 soap, H 319 soiled clothes, care of, H 321 sorting clothes, H 318 sprinkling and folding clothes, H 325–327 starch, H 319 starching clothes, H 323 stormy days, H 333 stove, H 315 tubs, care of, H 313 wash board, H 313 wash boiler, care of, H 313 wash stick, H 314 washing process, H 321–322 white clothes, H 321 woolens, H 324 wringer, H 314 See also Ironing

Lavender growing, G 327

Lavender stick making, A 424–427*

Lawn bowling, K 366

Lawn bowls, K 365

Lawn hockey, K 367

Lawn mower care of, A 432–433

Lawn skittles, K 368–370

Lawn tennis. See Tennis

Lawns crocuses in, A 169, 434 embankment wall, making, G 73 flowers in, what and where to plant, G 360 grading, G 74 landscape gardening, G 352 mowing, A 432–433 rolling, G 75

Layering plants, G 250

Laying the table. See Setting the table

Lazy tongs, B 313*

Lead bath to prevent steel oxidation, M 284, 291 soldering, M 44

Leaded glass cutting and soldering, D 196–197*

Leaf hopper, G 293

Leaf mold making, A 421–424

Leaks. See Plumbing

Leap frog, K 347 Spanish fly, K 385

Leather work, D 321–345*, N 83–90* applique, N 83, 85* applying designs, N 87–90 articles made from, list, N 89 belt designs and tooling, D 324–328* book cover, D 342–345* card case, D 338–340* cover for note book, D 331–334* cutting, N 88, 89 dampening for tracing, N 88 decoration, principles of, D 322 designing, N 86 desk pad, D 336–338* knots, D 330* lining articles, D 339, 341 mat, design and tooling, D 328–330* paste, receipt for, N 88, 95, 96 pasting, N 85, 89 pen wiper, designs and tooling, D 330–331* planning a skin, N 84* polishing, N 96 purse, D 340–342* skins suitable for, D 322, N 83–85*, 92 stitching by hand, D 333–335* tinting, N 96 tooled leather, N 91–97* embossing with die N 93* paste, receipt for, N 95, 96 polishing, N 96 process, D 326–328*, N 92–94 relief work, D 329*, N 93–95* filling with paste, N 95 Russia calf for, N 92 tools, D 323–324*, N 91*, 96* tracing the design, N 87, 92

Leaves blue printing, A 361 giving off water, G 245 simple, compound and doubly compound, C 543*

Leek germination per cent., G 233

Left overs utilizing, H 355

Legumes value as plant food, G 223

Lemon lily characteristics, G 333

Lemon tree, ponderosa, G 196

Lemons food value, H 255 preserving in water, H 357 removing stains with, H 359

Letter copying devices, B 418

Letter opener copper work, D 347*

Letter rack carving, C 112–117* copper work, D 346–347* two compartments, making and carving, C 109–112*

Lettering. See Gilding

Letters. See Embroidery

Lettuce cabbage lettuce, G 306 cos lettuce, G 306 food value, H 255 going to seed, G 307 head lettuce, G 306 planting seed depth to plant, G 42, 235 distance to plant, G 42 how to sow the seed, G 95 indoor planting time, G 233 quantity to plant, G 36 time to plant, G 234 seed age for planting, G 34 germination per cent., G 233 germination period, G 32 succession crops, G 307 transplanting, G 101

Lever arms, B 23* double, B 25–27 lazy tongs, B 313* principle of, B 21–28* rule for power, B 63

Library tables. See Tables

Lice cauliflower pests, G 289

chicken lice, A 148 powder receipt, A 149, K 201 plant lice, G 284

Life insurance advantages and disadvantages for saving, H 83

Lifting machinery. See Hoisting machinery

Light ancient theory of, E 342 color dependent upon wave length, E 315 electro-magnetic theory, E 346 emission theory, E 345 a form of vibration, E 343 theories held by eminent scientists, E 343–346 velocity, B 249–251, E 311 waves, E 310 length of, B 251, E 315

Lighting economizing bills, H 236 reading meters, H 238–240* See also Electric lighting; Gas lighting

Lightning arrester, E 292* weather symbol, B 362 why lightning is seen before thunder is heard, B 249

Lilac characteristics, G 356

Lily red speciosum, planting and blooming time, G 179 white day lily, G 333

Lily-of-the-valley characteristics, G 365 false, G 345

Lima bean food value, H 255 planting, G 297

Lime disinfectant, H 212 protecting vines from insects, G 118 See also Soil

Limerick darning, N 234

Limestone formation of, G 216 road material, G 85

Linden characteristics, C 560, G 367

Linen. See Doilies; Ironing; Table linen

Linen chest making, C 377–380*

Lingerie hat eyelet work, N 169* making and trimming, N 171–174

Links. See Chains; Cuff links

Linoleum care of, H 191

Liquids boiling point, H 277

Living expenses. See Housekeeping

Living-room furniture, D 50–53* arrangement, D 61

Loam meaning of, G 220

Loaves and fishes: story, H 32

Lobster boiled, H 292 color, H 292 food value, H 254

Lock joints, C 255*

Lockjaw cause and prevention, B 248–249

Locks escutcheon plates, making, M 410–414* See also Door hasp

Locomotives boilers, B 117 link motion valve gear, B 317

Locust durability of black locust wood, C 494 varieties and characteristics, C 565, G 367

Log cabin woods for making, K 101

Lombardy poplar, G 353, 367

Looms. See Bead work; Weaving

Loops for buttonholes, N 62*

Lotus, American characteristics, G 366

Luge-ing (Game), K 371

Lumber and lumbering "boom", C 520 clear lumber, C 499 curls or eyes, how made, A 443 cutting logs, K 100 defects, detecting, C 524–530 drive, C 520 drying, C 495 estimating, problems in, C 504–509 kiln-dried, C 524, D 132–133 knot holes, how made, A 442 knots versus strength, C 497 length, standard, C 499 log jams, C 521 measuring, C 503 old method of sawing, C 136* plain sawed, D 131* quarter-sawed, D 131* railroad consumption, C 517 saw mills, C 522 seasoning, C 524–525, D 132 shakes, C 530 shearing, C 496 shrinkage, principle of, C 528–530 thickness, standard, C 498 volume of business in United States, C 517 warping, principle of, C 527* waste in cutting, C 512 waste in saw mills, C 522–523 winding lumber, C 531 See also Forestry; Trees; Wood

Lumber rack making, C 152–154*

Luncheon: story, H 32

M

Macaroni food value, H 254

McCray, Arthur H. Profits of bee-keeping, A 333–336

Machine shop equipping to run by electric power, E 226, 229–231

Machinery. See Capstan; Engines; Gas and oil engines; Gasolene motors; Locomotives; Mechanical movements; Motorcycles; Sewing machines; Steam engine; Tools; Typewriters; Water wheels; Wheels; Windmills

McIntyre, Flora How I earned two hundred dollars, A 331–333

Mackerel food value, H 253

Madeira embroidery. See Eyelet work

Magazine cover tooled, N 94*

Magazine rack design, D 52* and construction, D 165–170* wood finish, D 237

Maggots garden pests, G 291

Magic lantern. See Stereopticon

Magnesia cleaning properties, H 332

Magnet earth as a magnet, E 14 iron, E 13–14 poles, E 28* steel, how to retain magnetism, E 28 See also Electro-magnet

Magnetic field, E 13 about electric currents, E 353* dynamo, E 9, 11–13 effect upon a magnet, E 353*

Magnetos. See Dynamos

Mahogany imitation stain, C 489, D 230

Maids. See Servants

Mallet carpenter's tool, C 200* metal worker's tool, M 8*

Maltese cross drawing, C 27* lace making pattern, N 233*

Mandrake. See May apple

Mandrel, M 154*, 209

Manifolding devices, B 418, 421

Manures. See Fertilizers

Maple box elder or ash-leaved maple, C 548 characteristics, C 544 moose wood, C 548 mountain, C 548 Norway maple, G 367 qualities of, G 78 red or swamp maple, C 547, G 367 seeds, value of, A 47 silver, white, or soft maple, C 546 sugar or rock maple, C 545, G 367 sycamore, C 547

Maple sugar and syrup boiling down, A 75 bonbons, A 77–78 books about, A 516 colors, changes in, A 75 food value, H 254 identifying trees, A 71 proportion of syrup to sugar, A 76 sap care when running, A 73 ingredients, A 75 states that have sugar trees, A 69 straining, A 76 sugar making, C 546 equipment and preparation, A 72 Indian methods, A 69 primitive and modern methods, A 70–71 tapping trees, A 72–74 testing when boiling, A 76 weather for making, A 74

Marathon race championship, K 371

Marble composition, G 216

Marbles first shot "fat", K 346 names of, K 373 playing, K 372 reals, K 373

March birds, K 175 blooming plants, G 364

Marconi, Guglielmo inventor of wireless telegraph, E 316, 346

Marguerites bedding plants, G 324

Marigold African, characteristics, G 332 characteristics, G 330 good blooming plant, G 323 marsh marigold, characteristics, G 366 planting seeds, G 158 pot marigold, characteristics, G 329, 331 sowing and blossoming time, G 161 varieties, G 157

Marine engines. See Gasolene motors; Steam turbines

Marketing, H 264–273 principles of buying, H 265 quantities, consideration of, H 272 staples, buying of, H 272 See also Names of articles, e. g., Fish; Meats; Vegetables; etc., also Beef; Shad, etc.

Markets in Venice, H 264

Marking bath towels, N 150*, 156 combination stitches, N 150–157* cross stitch, N 156 emblems, bullion, N 154–156 feather-stitching, N 156 French knots, N 150 ladder stitch, N 158–159 monograms, N 152–154 napkins, N 156, 157 outlining, N 150* papier-mache letters, N 156 table and bed linen, N 157

Marquetry work, C 328

Marsh rabbit, A 509

Martha, H 382–387

Martin migration, K 176

Masonry. See Cement; Foundations; Retaining walls

Match safe copper work, M 81–82*

Match scratchers drawing and making, C 38*

Matches invention of, B 272

Mathematics woodwork mathematics, C 498–509

Mats corn husk for braiding, A 63 tooled leather, designs and process, D 328, 329* woven rattan, N 247*, 249 See also Rugs

Matt tool definition of, M 210

Matting cleaning, H 131

Mattress making for doll-bed, N 50–52* corn husks for, A 63

Maxim's, aero-curves, B 166–167*

Maxwell, James Clark scientist, E 341

May birds, K 175 blooming plants, G 365

May apple, A 23, G 345

Mayonnaise remedy for curdled, H 356

Meadow lark migration, K 176

Meadow mushroom, A 89

Meals clearing the table, H 176 effect of mental attitude during, H 247 preparation advance, H 308 sequence of work, H 305–308 serving courses, H 170 dessert course, H 172 duties of waitress, H 169–172 finger bowls, H 172 who to serve first, H 172 without a maid, H 174–176

Measures. See Weights and Measures

Meat boiling whole, H 278 braising, H 280 broiling, H 275–276 buying principles, H 266 camp cooking, K 90 cooking, preparation for, H 285 cuts of, H 268* food value, H 250 table, H 252 judging condition of, H 270 left overs, H 355 names of parts, H 267 roasting, H 282 stewing, H 280 See also Beef; Fish; Lamb; Mutton; Pork; Poultry; Veal

Mechanical drawing, C 23–39* circles, C 28–30* crosses, C 24–27* curves, B 339 cylinder and cones, C 34* design for filing cabinet, C 395–396* for match scratcher, C 38* ellipse, B 210–211*, C 19*, 112–114* enlarging or reducing drawings, C 390, B 339 first lessons, C 24–30* triangle, hexagon and star, C 29*

Mechanical drawing—Instruments compass proportional compasses, B 339* how to use, C 28–30 cyclograph for describing circular arcs, B 339* drawing board how to use, C 23–25* making, C 381–383* drawing table, making, C 391–394* irregular or French curves, making, C 387 making an outfit, C 381–398 pantagraph making, C 388–391* how to use, B 325* section liners, C 387 T-square making, C 384–386* to prevent warping, C 394 use of, C 24 triangles, constructing, C 386–388* views and dimensions, C 32–34*

Mechanical movements anti-friction bearing, B 326* balance, principle of, B 25 balance spring, B 330–331* capstan, B 347* centrifugal check hooks, B 326* circular motion continuous, B 323* intermittent, B 321–324* variable, B 321* combination, B 327–328* compasses, B 339 compound, definition, B 306 crank motion, B 312 cyclographs for describing circular arcs, B 339* diagonal catch and hand gear, B 315, 316 disk-engine, B 334* driving feed rolls, B 316* endless bands, B 336* feed motion, B 337* fulcrum, principle of, B 21–28* Geneva stop, B 319* governor centrifugal, B 313* engine, B 329 water wheel, B 314* grinding or crushing, B 307–308*, 336* gyroscope, B 334–335* hyperbolas, B 338* irregular motion, B 319–321* lantern wheel, B 322* lewis, B 347* link-motion valve gear, B 317–318* number of, B 307 oscillating engines, B 333–334* pantagraph, B 325* parabolas, B 338* parallel motion, B 332–333* parallel ruler, mechanism, B 331–332* pendulums, B 329–330* perpetual motion definition, B 306 impossibility of, E 234–237 pulleys, B 309–310* ratchet wheel, B 322–324* rectilinear motion, B 312* releasing hook, B 326* rollers, principle of, B 28 rolling contact, B 318* rotary, B 312* rotary engines, B 340* intermittent, B 322* simple, definition, B 306 speed, changing, B 328* steering gear, B 346 stop and rotary motion, B 319* toe and lifter, B 329* tongs for lifting, B 348* tread mills, B 337* turbine, Jonval, B 341* water wheels, B 341–344* windmills, B 346* weight, lever and fulcrum, B 23–28* See also Mechanics; Pumps

Mechanical powers. See Inclined plane; Lever; Mechanics; Pulley; Screw; Wedge; Wheel and axle

Mechanical toys. See Toys

Mechanics first mechanical power, B 21 problems in estimating mechanical power, B 82 progress of mechanical arts, B 271–277 six mechanical powers defined, B 63–64 See also Aeroplanes; Electric power; Engines; Gasolene motors; Inclined planes; Kites; Lever; Mechanical drawing; Mechanical movements; Perpetual motion; Power; Pulley; Pumps; Screw; Water wheel; Wedge; Wheel and axle

Medicinal plants digitalis from foxglove, A 57 golden seal, A 57 pokeweed, A 58 weeds, G 272

Medicine cabinet making with paneled doors, C 354–357*

Melon origin, G 307 planting seed depth and distance, G 42 quantity to plant, G 36 time to plant, G 234 seed age for planting, G 34 See also Muskmelon; Watermelon

Mending and repairing. See Patching; Soldering

Menus, H 244–263 combinations and varieties, H 259–260 selection for ease in cooking, H 308 variety, essential, H 262 See also Diet; Food; Marketing

Mercury vapor lamps, E 155–156*

Metal work alloys, M 208 andirons, forging, M 363–370* belt buckle, designs, M 195* bending process, M 315 blotter pad, corners for, M 122–124* bossing up, M 208, 419 bowl making, M 13*, 16–22* Dutch bowls, M 77–79* finger bowls, M 133–135* brazing metals, M 310–315 chasing, M 209 coloring metals, D 357 blue black, M 205 heating process, M 203 oxidizing silver, M 204 patina, imitation, M 202 solution for, M 204 violet, M 203 corners for chest, M 116 for desk pad, M 122–124* decorative forgings, suggestions, D 364 metal work, M 410–419* definitions of terms, M 208–211 designing patterns, M 13–14* die making, M 206–208 door handles, making, M 406, 407, 416*, 417 door knockers, M 410–415* door pulls, M 415* drawer pulls designs, M 144* making, M 417–419* drawing process, M 315 embossing, M 30, 31 process, M 361 engraving process, M 361 escutcheon plate, M 412* etching, M 362 eye bolt, M 415, 418 facets, M 22* oval, M 39 flux, M 209 forming process, M 315 hammering, M 22*, 30, 39 handles cedar chest, M 116 crumb scraper, M 136* hinges cabinet, M 106* cedar chest, M 116 copper or silver, M 100–106* fine hinges, M 103* riveting to box, M 114* tube hinges, M 101–103* binding tubes in place, M 105* wings, making, M 104* impressing, M 361 inlaying, M 362 lanterns, M 405–406* letter openers, M 128* lids, M 59*, 62*, 120, 139 lock plates, M 105, 116 molds making, M 27–28* value of, M 31 pickling metals, M 210 planishing, M 210 processes other than smithing operations, M 361–363 repairing by brazing, M 314 repousse definition, M 210 design, M 30* ring and ring post for box, M 120 riveting, M 73–77* handles, M 88 iron tongs, M 288* process, M 73, 76* rivets, making, M 77 splitting iron or soft steel, M 362, 364–365* tools for, M 5–15*, 208–211 trimmings for cedar chest, M 115–117* for cigar box, M 115–117* tubing for hinges, making, M 101–103* twisting process, M 315 upsetting, definition, M 315 wire, reducing size of, M 101 See also Annealing; Blacksmithing; Brass work; Candlestick; Copper work; Enamel and Enameling; Fire tools; Forging; Iron work; Silver work; Soldering; Steel; Tempering; Tools; Welding

Meteorology. See Barometer; Hail; Lightning; Rain; Thermometer; Weather

Meter. See Ammeter; Electric-meters; Gas-meters; Voltmeter; Wattmeter

Metric system, C 500–503

Mexican drawnwork, N 211*

Mice as pets, K 184 pests, H 361

Microbes tetanus, B 249

Mignonette annual, G 322 characteristics, G 330 choosing and planting, G 158 sowing and blossoming time, G 161

Mildew removing stains, H 359

Milk boiling point, H 277 book about, A 517 food value, H 250, 254 goat's milk, value, A 115 marketing, A 247 removing ink and rust stains with, H 359 testing for butter fat, A 243 sanitary and unsanitary methods of milking, A 245–247

Milking machine, Electric, E 54

Milkweed (Prickly lettuce) class and seed time, G 278 distribution of seed, G 273

Mimeograph, B 416

Minerals collecting, K 156

Mining machinery centrifugal check hook, B 326*

Mink breeding season, A 483 skin stretching, A 507 value, A 484, 506 skinning, A 507* trapping, A 483–484

Minnows catching, K 132–133*

Mirrors. See Glass

Mission furniture book case, making, C 352 clock case, making, C 277–278* foot rests, making, C 374, 375* library table, making, C 360–367* making, C 361–376 plant stands, making, C 372–373* tabourette, making, C 308–310* tea table, making, C 367–372* umbrella rack, making, C 375* writing desk, design, C 375*

Mission oak finish, D 231

Mississippi River proposed dam across, B 246

Mitchell, Frank success with chickens, A 163

Mitre box making and testing, C 228–231*

Mitred joints, C 232–234*, 256*, D 143–146*

Model house. See Architecture

Modeling. See Pottery

Molasses food value, H 254

Mole fur, A 491 habits, A 489 trapping, A 489–491

Mollusks preserving specimen, A 374

Money. See Accounts; Allowances; Income

Mongolian pheasants, A 197

Monogram embroidering, N 152–154

Monoplane construction of, B 171–173* toy model, making, C 75–83*

Months lunar and calendar, B 214

Moon diameter, B 229 distance from earth, B 229 light, origin, B 214 orbit, B 216 phases, B 215* rotation, B 216 See also Tides

Moon flower characteristics, G 331

Moon vine value, G 359

Moore, D. McFarland inventor of Moore light, E 156*

Moore electric lamp, E 156*

Mops kinds and uses, H 141

Morels mushrooms, A 86

Morning glory characteristics, G 331 sowing and blossoming time, G 161 value, G 359

Morris, William rule for household possessions, H 115

Morris chair construction, D 188–193* designs, D 50*, 189* history of designs, D 188 wood finish, D 237

Morrison, Arthur budget of housekeeping expenses, H 78

Morse, Samuel Finley Breese inventor of the telegraph, E 60

Mortise and tenon joints, C 250*, 255*, 256*, 415

Mosquitoes book about, A 519 breeding places, A 474 enemies of, A 475, K 168 eradicating, A 473–475 protection from, in camping, K 70

Moss pink characteristics, G 364

Moths baiting, A 400–402, K 153–154 collecting and mounting, K 151–153 collecting time, A 388 development from the egg, A 393–395 how they come out of the cocoon, A 347 pests, H 362 See also Silkworm

Motion. See Mechanical movements

Motor boat. See Boat building; Gasolene motor; Launch

Motor cycles engines, B 387–391*

Motors. See Aeroplanes; Automobiles; Dynamos; Electric motors; Engines; Gasolene motors; Locomotives; Steam engines; Vacuum cleaner; Water wheel

Molding. See Metal work; Pottery

Molds concrete block molds, B 243 concrete furniture molds, D 202 die making, M 206–208 metal work, M 27–28, 31

Mount Mellick stitch, N 143

Mountain climbing healthfulness of, K 17

Mountains snow line, B 368

Mounting specimens. See Insects; Plants; Seaweed

Mouse club membership, K 184

Movements. See Mechanical movements

Moving toys. See Toys

Muffins mixing ingredients, H 302

Mulberry leaves food for silkworms, A 337

Mullein, moth class and seed time, G 278 habits and characteristics, G 347

Mumblety peg, K 374

Mushrooms book about, A 516 chanterelles, identifying, A 89 cooking, A 84, 87 coprinus comatus, A 90 coral fungi cooking, A 87 identifying, A 86 edible varieties, A 83*, 85–92 food value, H 255 inky caps, identifying, A 90 meadow mushrooms, A 89 morels, identifying and gathering, A 86* oyster mushrooms, identifying, A 91 propagation, A 88 puff balls cooking, A 84 identifying, A 83–84, 87–89 varieties, A 88–89 shaggy manes, A 90 where to get information about, A 91

Music transmitted by telephone, E 295

Musical instruments. See Organ; Piano; Pipe organ; Telharmonium

Musk characteristics, G 331

Muskmelon American, outdoor planting, G 308 English, how grown, G 307–308 food value, H 255 indoor planting time, G 233 seeds, germination per cent., G 233

Muskrat book about, A 519 food, A 509 fur, value, A 491 houses, A 503 river trapping, A 504 setting and baiting traps, A 504 skinning, A 507* skins, value, A 506 swamp trapping, A 503 trapping, A 492 season, A 504

Mustard, wild class and seed time, G 278

Mutton cuts and their uses, H 270 food value, table, H 253

My heritage, H 63–68

Myrtle characteristics, G 365

N

Nail puller making, M 353*

Nails boxes for, making, C 206–209* cabinet for, making, C 209–212* driving into plaster walls, C 246 holding power, B 46–47 sinking nails, C 208*

Napkin marking, N 157 See also Table linen

Napkin rings silver or copper work, M 191–192*

Naphtha cleaning properties, H 332

Narcissus easy to grow, G 166 poets narcissus, planting and blooming time, G 177 varieties distinguished, G 169 water bulbs, G 168, 175

Nasturtium characteristics, G 323, 328, 329, 332 dwarf, characteristics, G 332 planting, G 83, 156

Natural resources conservation, A 92–94 by specimen collectors, A 362

Nature study keeping a diary, K 148–149 making a beginning, K 144–150 methods, K 150 mineral collections, K 156 practical side, K 167 water life, K 158–167 water telescope, K 159 See also Insects; Plants; Shells; Silkworm

Necklace silver work, M 166–170*

Neckties. See Ties

Needham, John Reclaiming a spring, A 280–282

Needlecase making, N 46–47*

Needlecraft. See Basket making; Bead work; Braiding; Crocheting; Drawnwork; Dressmaking; Embroidery; Irish crochet; Knitting; Lace making; Leather work; Sewing

Nemophila characteristics, G 331

Nernst lamp, E 157

Nets butterfly net, K 151* collector's net for water specimen, K 158* making, for insect collecting, A 376–378

Newspapers cleaning lamps with, H 138 polishing glass with, H 134

Newton, Sir Isaac corpuscular theory of light, E 344 theory of tides, B 217–218

Newts taming, A 266

Nigger baby (Game), K 381

Nile River dam across, B 247

Nitrates plant food, G 10, 221, 223 for sandy soil, G 224

Norfolk Island pine, G 196

Norway pine. See Pine—red

Notched joints, C 255*

Notched trophy stick, C 11*

Nut hatch insect destroyer, A 456

Nutrition. See Diet; Food

Nuts beech nuts, A 37–39 book about, A 516 chinquapins, A 32 food value, H 255 grading for market, A 42 growing, A 43–46 from seeds, A 46 hazel nuts, A 33–35 hickory nuts, A 39 pecans, A 40–43 pine nuts, A 29 tree seeds, A 46 care of, A 48 use of, A 46 walnuts, A 35–37

Nuts (Iron) forging, M 244–246*

O

Oak antique, stain for, C 489 black jack or barren oak, characteristics, C 554 black or yellow, characteristics, C 554 chestnut oak, characteristics, C 552 durability of wood, C 494 Flemish oak stain, D 231 forest green oak finish, D 232 fuming, D 233–234 golden oak finish, D 229 gray oak stain, D 232 laurel oak, characteristics, C 555 live oak, characteristics, G 367 mission oak finish, D 231 mossy-cup or bur oak, characteristics, C 551 oak gall, K 147 pin oak, characteristics, C 553, G 367 post or iron oak, characteristics, C 552 quality of, G 79 quarter-sawed, C 551*, D 131–132 red, characteristics, C 552 scarlet, characteristics, C 553 stains, list of, C 482 swamp white oak, characteristics, C 552 weathered oak stain, D 233 white, characteristics, C 549–551 willow oak, characteristics, C 554

Oats depth to plant seeds, G 235

Obelisks moving, B 56–57

Occupations berry picking, A 8–13 best ways of earning money, A 3–6 birds, attracting, A 455–461 carriage cleaning, A 408 character building, A 6–7 choosing, A 6 cider vinegar, making, A 412–417 collecting Christmas greens, A 50–57 collecting insects, A 374–403 collecting plants, A 94–99, 349–374 collecting tree seeds, A 46–50 collecting useful plants, flowers, grasses, etc., A 57–69 collecting wood for rustic furniture, A 410 corn, drying, A 427–428 corn, selecting seed, A 410–412* fall work, list of, A 5 forest fires, preventing, A 467–468 game preserve, creating, A 464–467 grape juice making, A 417–421 harvesting nature's crops, A 8–99 keeping bees, A 287–336 kindling wood, gathering, A 404–408 lavender sticks, making, A 424 leaf mold, making, A 421–424 making brooks and springs useful, A 271–286 maple sugar making, A 69–78 mosquitoes and flies, exterminating, A 473–478 mushroom gathering, A 83–94 nuts, gathering and growing, A 29–45 odd jobs, A 404–448 orchard work, A 409* outdoor worker's library, A 516–519 raising animals for pets, A 203–240 raising domestic animals, A 100–202 silkworms, raising, A 337–348 snow shoveling, A 431–432 spring work, list of, A 6 summer work, list of, A 5 tennis court, making, A 428–431 training animals, A 241–270 trapping, A 478–512 weeds, killing, A 469–473 wild fruit, gathering, A 14–29 winter work, list of, A 5 year-round, list of, A 6 See also Housekeeping

Ocean. See Tides

Odd jobs, A 404–448

Oersted, Hans Christian discovery of magnetic action of currents, E 14 discoverer of magnetic field about an electric current, E 353

Ohm, George Simon Ohm's law, E 92–93

Oil cloth as a floor covering, H 191

Oil engines. See Gas and oil engines

Oil furnace heating steel in, M 290

Oil lamp. See Lamp, oil

Oil nut. See Butternut

Oilstone sharpening tools, C 183*

Okra germination per cent., G 233

Olympic games events contested for, K 372

One old cat (Game), K 375

Onion food value, H 255 indoor planting time, G 233 insect pests, G 291 peeling, H 294 planting seed depth and distance to plant, G 42 quantity to plant, G 36 time to plant, G 234 planting sets and seed, G 309–310 seed age for planting, G 34 germination per cent., G 233 germination period, G 32 soil for, G 23, 309

Open air life. See Outdoor life

Opening the house. See Housekeeping

Opossum bait for, A 509 skin, value, A 509

Orange food value, H 255

Orange root, G 348, 365

Orchard. See Fruit trees

Organ electric, E 55, 278–279* pipe organ, E 44–52 telharmonium, E 293–295

Oriental rug washing, A 447

Oriole insect eater, A 457 migration, K 176

Ornithoptere flying machine, B 163

Osage orange hedge shrub, G 357

Osmium lamp metal filament, E 145

Oswego tea, G 333, 347

Outdoor furniture. See Furniture

Outdoor games. See Games

Outdoor life sleeping outdoors, A 6–9, 52* value of, K 6 See also Camping

Outdoor sports. See Sports

Outdoor work free printed matter, how to obtain, A 513–516 occupations suited to the four seasons, A 5 odd jobs, A 404–448 See also Occupations

Outlining. See Marking

Ovens camp ovens, K 80–82* clay, K 81 dampers for regulating, H 229 Dutch, K 81 electric, E 305–308 reflector, K 80, 81* temperature for baking and roasting, H 282, 283

Owl as a pet, K 184

Oxen trained oxen, value of, A 258–259

Oyster broiling, H 275–276 cleaning, H 291 food value, H 253 opening, H 290 testing, H 291

Oyster mushroom, A 91

P

Packing books, H 349 fixtures, H 348–349 furs and woolens, H 347 textile furnishings, H 348

Paint cleaning woodwork, H 122, 124, 134 removing stains, H 359 stenciling, N 81–82

Painting (Mechanical) brushes, H 342 mixing paints, H 342 preparing surface, H 341 summer house, C 424

Palms care of, G 198 varieties to grow, G 198

Panama canal cement used for, B 246

Pandanus window box plant, G 193

Pansy care of bed, G 318 characteristics, G 329, 331 picking flowers, G 319 planting seeds, G 318 to prevent running out, G 319 tufted, characteristics, G 334

Pantagraph, B 325* making, C 389*

Pantry arrangement, H 177 plan in model house, D 12 See also Dish washing

Paper hanging applying paste, H 345 matching and cutting, H 344 putting on paper, H 345 quantity of paper required, H 343 removing old paper, H 344

Paper knife carving designs, C 122* copper work, D 347*, M 34–38*, 126–128* whittling, C 121–123*

Papier-mache letters for marking, N 156

Par (Game), K 347

Parabolas describing, B 338*

Parasites eggplant pests, G 305

Paris green insecticide, G 282, 285, 288, 290, 292 rule for mixing, G 130

Paris sewers described by Victor Hugo, H 216

Parsley, G 310 planting seed depth to plant, G 42, 235 distance to plant, G 42 in a box, G 164 quantity to plant, G 36 time to plant, G 234 seed age for planting, G 34 germination per cent., G 233

Parsnips food value, H 255 planting seed, G 310 time to plant, G 234 wild parsnips, class and seed time, G 278

Partridge migration, K 176

Pass it (Game), K 375

Passe partout, D 72–78* color scheme, D 73–74 materials and tools, D 75 process, D 75–78* Paste receipt, H 346 for leather work, N 88, 95, 96

Pastry filling pies, H 304 juices, to prevent boiling over, H 305 mixing the dough, H 303, 304 soggy crust, preventing, H 304

Patching square patch, N 33–35*

Patents applying for, B 200–201, 205 Canadian, B 207 caveat, provisional protection, B 206 drawings and specifications, B 202–205 duration, B 205 fees for application, B 205, 206 in a foreign country, B 208 re-issuing, B 205 time required to procure, B 205 what granted for, B 206

Patterns. See Embroidery; Dressmaking; Stenciling

Peach trees care of seeds for planting, A 48 distance to plant trees, G 258

Peacock care and feeding of young chicks, A 186 habits of the hen, A 186 Indian peacock, value, A 187 raising, A 185–188 acquiring information about, A 187

Peanuts food value, H 256

Pear distance to plant trees, G 258 food value, H 255

Peas food value, H 250, 255 insect pests, G 291 planting seed, G 311 quantity to plant, G 36 time to plant, G 234 seed age for planting, G 34 germination per cent., G 33, 233 germination period, G 32

Peasants German embroidery work, N 196

Russian applique work, N 198

Pecan commercial value, A 42, 43 cultivating, A 40–41 gathering, A 41–42 grading, A 42–43 polishing for market, A 43

Peen of hammer. See Hammer

Pelota (Game), K 376

Pelts. See Skins

Pen rack design and making, C 117–119*

Pen tray gouge work, C 259*, 263*

Pen wiper tooled leather, D 329–330*

Pencil box making and carving, C 106–108*

Pencil sharpener drawing and making, C 38*

Pendulum compound bar, compensation pendulum, B 330* mercurial compensation pendulum, B 329*

Pennant yacht pennant, B 107

Peony annuals, G 316 arrangement in the garden, G 321 Chinese, characteristics, G 335, 365 depth to plant, G 321 European, characteristics, G 335 garden, characteristics, G 365 planting and blooming time, G 179

Pepper indoor planting time, G 233 planting and transplanting, G 311–312 planting seed depth and distance to plant, G 42 quantity to plant, G 36 time to plant, G 234 seed age for planting, G 34 germination per cent., G 233 germination period, G 32 stuffing, varieties for, G 312 varieties, G 312

Pepper bush, sweet characteristics, G 356

Perennials definition of, G 160 for cut flowers: table, G 333 fragrant: table, G 333 low: table, G 334 medium height: table, G 335 tall: table, G 334 value of, G 316

Pergola designing and building, C 425–440*

Perpetual motion, B 306 impossibility of, E 234–237

Persimmons picking, A 23 region grown, A 22

Pests. See Household pests; Insect pests; Mice; Rats

Pets book about, A 517 care of, K 170–192 housing, C 451–456*, K 186 ornamental land and water fowl, K 180–182 raising, A 203–240 story of a boy's animal cage, A 233–235 taming wild animals, K 186 trained, market value, A 248 See also Bantams; Birds; Cats; Cavies; Crows; Dogs; Ducks; Gold Fish; Guinea pigs; Mice; Pigeons; Poultry; Rabbits; Raccoon; Shetland pony; Squirrels

Petunia characteristics, G 329 good bloomers, G 323 sowing and blossoming time, G 161

Pheasant book about, A 517 breeds, A 197 coops and rearing ground, A 200–201 eggs, packing, A 199 feeding young chicks, A 200 localities in United States for raising, A 198 migration, K 176 protection from birds of prey, A 202 raising, A 196–202 care of mother, A 199 in England, A 199 serving in German fashion, A 197 varieties, K 181 See also Guinea fowl

Phlox characteristics, G 330, 331, 332, 365 late, characteristics, G 335 sowing and blossoming time, G 161

Phœbe bird insect destroyers, A 457 migration, K 175

Phosphates plant food, G 10, 221, 224

Photography, K 301–317 action of chemical waves, E 336 cameras, kinds and cost, K 303–304 dark room, K 309 developers and developing, K 313–315 exposure, K 312 fixing bath, K 314, 315 focusing, K 311–312 lens, importance of, K 307 negatives, preserving, K 316 plates versus films, K 308 printing papers, K 315 snap shots, taking, K 305–307 snap shots versus real photography, K 302 subjects, choosing, K 310

Piano, Electric, E 54

Pickerel weed characteristics, G 366

Pickles walnuts, A 37

Pickling metals definition, M 210

Picks (tools) forging stone picks, M 344*

Picnic tables and benches making, B 132–134

Picture frames and framing carbon photographs of a masterpiece, framing D 69–72 carving designs, C 101, 102, 130–132 colonial interiors in colors, framing, D 68 gluing mitred joints, D 144–146* joints kind required, D 147 mitred, D 143–144*, C 232–234* large photographic reproduction, framing, D 148 palette photograph frame, C 131 passe partout, D 72–78* rabbeting, C 232* selecting, D 67 shrinkage, D 146 silver work, M 185–186* staining, D 69, 71 stock, securing, D 142–143* whittling back for, C 131 whittling out of solid piece, C 19–22*

Pictures, D 64–80* cleaning, H 135 decorative value, D 64 grouping and hanging, D 66–67 hanging correctly, D 79* considering space values, D 64–65 height to hang, D 80 hooks and wires, D 78–80 Japanese way of hanging, D 65–66

Piers foundation walls, B 19 filling space between, B 76

Pies. See Pastry

Pig. See Swine

Pig iron, M 230

Pig pen. See Swine

Pig weed class and seed time, G 278

Pigeon holes. See Filing cabinet

Pigeons breeds, A 208, K 178 prize winners, K 179 carrier pigeons, K 180 characteristics, A 207 common, care of, K 179 devotion of male, A 211 dove cote, A 208–209 care of, A 215 for fancy breeding, K 179 sanitary provisions, A 213 dragoons, K 178 fancy pigeons for pets, A 207–217 feeding, A 214, K 179 fly made of wire, A 212* market value, K 179 nest building, A 210 nest dishes, A 210, 211 nesting compartment, building, A 209–210 net for capturing, A 209* perches, making, A 210 pests, guarding against, A 209 pouter, K 178 roosts, making, A 210* rufflenecks (Jacobins), K 178 tumblers, characteristics, A 208, K 178 water bath, A 214 white fan tail, model, K 178 See also Squabs

Pile driving machine releasing hook, B 326*

Pillow bead work, N 293 choosing cushion covers, D 97 cornhusks for filling cushions, A 63 fraternity pillow, N 376 lingerie pillow, N 375 making for doll-bed, N 52 See also Block printing; Stenciling

Pillow case making for doll-bed, N 53* marking, N 157

Pillow shams fastening, H 152

Pin insect pins, A 380 metal work tool, M 210

Pin case making, N 56*

Pin cushion embroidered, N 193–196

Pin tray gouge work, C 264*

Pine cones, gathering and storing, A 49 Georgia pine, characteristics, C 535 long leaf, A 55 pitch pine, characteristics, C 536 red, characteristics, C 536 white characteristics, C 535 strength, C 496 white pine seeds gathering and curing, A 48–49 marketing, A 49 yellow, characteristics, C 536

Pine needles. See Balsam

Pine nuts gathering, A 29

Pink characteristics, G 329 fringed, characteristics, G 333 moss pink, characteristics, G 364

Pioneer life "goin' plummin'", A 26–29

Pipe organ operating by electricity, E 44–52

Pipes. See Plumbing; Soldering; Stove pipe; Waste pipes

Pistil seed making function, G 247

Pistons mechanism of, B 315–316*

Pitch block definition of, M 210

Pitch fork forging, M 239*

Pitcher plant characteristics, G 366

Plackets. See Dressmaking

Plaited skirts. See Dressmaking

Plane. See Inclined plane

Planes and planing adjusting planes, C 177 block plane, C 176, 178 cap iron, adjustment and use, C 184* jack plane, C 178 operation of the plane, C 146, 178–179, D 133–134, 136 sharpening plane irons, C 179–184* smooth plane, C 177* use of shooting board, C 106* wooden and iron, C 176*

Planishing definition of, M 210

Plant breeding budding, G 251–254 improving seeds, G 246–248 layering, G 249–251 methods, G 249 mongrel varieties from close planting, G 105, 145 seed selection, G 225–233 slipping, G 188–190 topping, G 199, 250–251

Plant food, G 221–226 chemicals essential for, G 221 how plants feed, G 225 nitrogen, G 10, 221 for sandy soil, G 224 source of, G 223 phosphorus, G 10, 221, 224 potash, G 10, 221, 224 source and value of, G 10

Plant stands jardiniere of wood, G 68–71* mission style, making, C 372–373 stool making, G 53–55

Plantain rib-grass, class and seed time, G 278 seed production, G 274

Planting tables. See Flower gardening; Seeds; Shrubs; Vegetable gardening

Plants action of chemical waves, E 336 books about, A 518 effect of light, G 242 essential parts, G 240 food manufactured and stored by, G 242–245 herbaceous plants, definition, G 317 honey or pollen plants, A 322 leaves food factory, G 242–245 functions, G 240 lice, destroying, G 284, 291, 293 life history, G 239–248 making wooden labels for, G 58* medicinal plants, A 57 root-system, G 240–241 stems, passage way, G 241 studying, A 349–369 transplanting, G 118, 268–270 from coldframe, G 101–102 useful to attract birds and protect trees, A 461 See also Flower gardening; Flowers; Gardening; Insect pests; Plant breeding; Plant food; Salad plants; Seeds; Vegetable gardening; Vegetables; also names of plants

Plants—Collection and preservation, A 349–363 arranging specimens, A 352–353 blue printing, A 360–362 classifying specimens, A 356–359 drying specimens, A 353 labeling specimens, A 356, K 156 marketing collection, A 360 mounting specimens, A 353–356, K 155 outfit for, A 352 preserving in covers, A 356 reasons for collecting, A 349–350, 360 representing different stages of growth, A 359–360 rules of the game, A 362 seaweed, A 362–374

Play importance of, K 4–5

Playhouse, H 3–40 in flats and apartments, H 8 in garret, H 5 in a tree, H 3 make believe, H 8, 13

Playthings make believe, H 11–12 See also Toys

Pleurisy root, G 348, 365

Pliers carpenter's tool, C 199* metal worker's tool, M 6*

Plug in the ring (Game), K 376

Plum care of seeds for planting, A 48 distance to plant trees, G 258 origin and distribution of wild plums, A 24 value of trees in chicken yards, K 204

Plumb-line home-made device, G 114

Plumbing, H 213–223 care of, in closed houses, H 348 importance of, H 219 leaks, peppermint test, B 254 location of pipes for housekeeper, H 216 principle of the U, H 216–218* taps, repairing, B 255 traps, construction and care, H 217–218 ventilation pipes, H 319 See also Soldering; Waste pipes

Pocket book. See Purse

Point lace. See Lace making

Poison Ivy destroying, A 472–473

Poisoning. See Lockjaw

Poker making fire tools, M 371*

Pokeweed roots and berries, A 58 shoots as food, A 58

Polish and polishing French polish, C 490 wax polish, C 490 See also Brass work; Copper work; Enamel; Floors; Furniture; Glass; Metal work

Pollination of plants, G 247 corn growing, G 145

Polo equestrian, K 377 hand polo, K 356 water polo, K 392 wicket polo, K 393

Pompey's pillar, B 57

Pond making in a city back yard, G 134–136

Ponderosa indoor plant, G 196

Pony as a pet, A 203–205

Poplar Carolina, G 367 characteristics, C 563 for landscape gardening, G 353 quick growers, G 79

Popp-mallow characteristics, G 334

Poppy characteristics, G 328, 331 depth to plant seeds, G 235 Iceland, sowing and blossoming time, G 161 in England, G 271 Oriental, characteristics, G 335 planting, G 84, 158 plume, characteristics, G 334 self-sowing, G 316 transplanting, G 156

Porcupine quills how to procure, A 68 uses, A 69

Pork cuts and their uses, H 270 food value, H 253 combined with vegetables, H 259 used as chicken, H 358

Porterhouse steak, H 269

Portieres bead work, N 290–293 stenciling, N 81 weaving designs, D 260–261 See also Block printing

Portland cement origin and uses, B 246–248

Portulaca blooming plants, G 323 characteristics, G 328

Posts preserving underground, C 402 See also Foundations

Pot rest, G 68–71*

Pot roast, H 268

Potash plant food, G 10, 221, 224

Potato boiled or baked, H 280 food value, H 255 insect pests, G 287, 292 planting seed potatoes, G 129 cutting device, A 437–439* depth and distance to plant, G 42 quantity to plant, G 36 profit from raising, G 130 spraying, G 130 soil for, G 129

Potato race, K 378

Pots and pans care of, H 198, 201 materials, H 201 soldering, M 43–45

Potted plants. See Flower gardening

Pottery, D 280–320* bat and how made, D 286 "bisque," meaning, D 301 bowl decorating, D 294–299* designing and modeling, D 287–294* candlestick, designing, D 313–315* clay, selecting, D 284 coiling method, D 283, 291* concrete pottery, D 207–209* decoration applying the design, D 297–298 classes, D 295–297* color combinations, D 303–304 methods, D 294 modeling a decoration, D 298 under-glazing, D 298–299 designing, D 288–290* avoiding natural forms, D 290 testing profiles, D 290* development of, D 280–281 fern dish, D 310–313* firing, D 299–301 glazed pottery, D 306 glazes, matt and bright glaze mixes, D 303 glazing, D 301–307* grinding the glaze, D 302 "grog" making, D 316 handles, making, D 309* kiln, portable, D 300* materials and tools, D 284–287* template, D 292* modeling process, D 290–292* potter's wheel versus hand method, D 282–283 scientific principle of, D 281 scraping, D 293* "slip," meaning, D 294 testing work, D 292* tiles for tea plate and fireplace, D 315–320* tools, D 285–287 vases, designing and decorating, D 307–310*

Poultry, A 132–178, K 193–207 accounts, how to keep, A 153, 157, 168, 172 acquiring information, A 187 amateur's experience with, A 166–168 American breeds, K 195 Asiatic breed, K 195 Bantams, breeding and care, A 217–218 books about, A 517 Brahmas, K 195 breeding pure stock, A 156 purpose of, K 177 breeds, characteristics, A 220–222, K 194–195 broilers, raising, K 195 fattening for market, A 152–153 brooders, making, A 175, K 199 broody hens, curing, A 144 business methods in poultry raising, A 153–159 care and housing, A 133–143, K 193–207 city experiment with, A 159 cleanliness, A 142–143, 146 clipping wings, K 207 Cochins, K 195 cooking broiling, H 275–276 preparation for, H 285–288 coops, model, A 147–151* crested variety, care of, A 222 drawing poultry, H 287 dust bath for, A 141*, K 206 eggs best layers, K 195 cost of, for settings, K 196 effect of feeding on layers, A 171 keeping a record for idlers, A 157* of fancy fowls, A 221 quality affected by feed, A 146 selections for settings, A 148 testing layers, A 154–155* winter laying, K 205–206 exercise, provisions for, A 138, 146 expenses of one experiment, A 176 experiments, A 159–177 fancy breeds and their care, A 219–222, K 194–195 fattening broilers for market, A 152, 153 feathers, marketing, A 159 food value: table, H 253 fruit trees in the chicken yard, K 204 Hamburgs, characteristics, A 220 hatching average number from a setting, K 196 time required for eggs to hatch, A 148, K 198, 201 hen gate, A 158* Houdans, characteristics, A 220 incubators, A 175 average time for eggs to hatch, K 198, 199 operating, K 197–199 killing, H 286 Lakenvelders, characteristics, A 220 Langshans, K 195 Laying hens. See Poultry, eggs Leghorns, K 195 eggs, A 221 in a prize contest, A 160–163 lice on small chicks, A 148, K 201 preventing, A 143 marketing, A 156–159 Mediterranean breeds, K 195 molting season, A 145 nests for sitting hens, A 147 non-sitters, K 195 ornamental land and water fowl as pets, K 180–182 cost of, K 181 Orpingtons, record price, K 194 plucking, H 286 Plymouth rocks, K 195 Polish varieties, A 220 prize contests, stories of, A 160–164 prize-winning Orpingtons, K 194 profit in, K 193 ranging versus housing, A 134 runs, cornfields for, A 176 selection of, for cooking, H 271 shows, purpose of, K 177 sitting hens coops for, A 147–148*, 150 feeding, A 144 nests for, A 147 raising, K 200–201 starting a business with eggs versus chickens, K 195–196 stories of success in raising, A 159–177 thoroughbreds versus mongrels, K 194 training for poultry raising, A 173 trap nests for testing layers, A 154–155* white Wyandotte, A 168–172, K 195 wild fowl, clipping wings, K 81 winter care, K 205–206 young chicks, care of, K 202–203, A 147–153 Yokahamas, A 220 See also Ducks; Game and game birds; Geese; Guinea fowl; Peacock; Poultry feeding; Poultry houses; Turkey

Poultry feeding effect on quality of eggs, A 146 feeding six thousand hens in one half hour, A 164–166 growing feed, A 153 making hens lay, A 171 molting season, A 145 rack for feed pans, to prevent waste, A 145* regularity essential, A 146 self-feed grain box, A 139* self-feed grit box, A 136* sitting hens, A 144 trough for feed, making, C 450* winter feeding, K 206 young chicks, A 150–153, K 199

Poultry houses building a poultry house, A 132–143*, C 441–450*, K 204* cleaning provisions, A 140, K 204 construction principles, A 135, C 441–442 coops, A 147–150* corners, finishing, C 446* curtained shed, A 138 doors and windows, A 137*, C 448 dropping board, A 140, C 449 dust bath, A 141*, K 206 floors, cement, A 137 foundation, C 443–444 frame for window screen, C 449 framework of the house, C 444–445* for an eleven dollar house, A 133* furnishings, A 139–142*, K 204* heat, planning for, A 135 location, A 135, K 207 materials, A 136–137 nests, location, A 140–141, K 204 roofing paper, C 449 roosts, making, A 139, C 450, K 204 runs, A 141, 142, C 450, K 204 sanitary principles, A 142–143, 146 scratching shed, A 138, K 204, 205 siding for frame, C 445 sleeping room, K 204 working drawings, C 443, 447

Powell. See Baden-Powell, Sir Robert

Power dynamometer for measuring, B 324* foot pound, B 123 problems in estimating, B 82 steam versus electricity, E 3–5 units of power, B 122–125 See also Electric power; Gasolene motors; Mechanics; Steam; Water power

Precious stones bezel setting, M 152–157*, 163*, 176 cutting metal away for setting, M 157–159* prong setting, M 159–161* selecting for rings, M 152

Preserves storing in cellar, H 211 See also Canning; Jam; Jelly

Press copying methods, B 418

Pressing skirts, N 73

Prime roasts, H 269

Printing block printing, D 98–106

Prisoner's base, K 378

Propeller. See Aeroplanes; Screw propeller

Proteins effect of boiling, H 277 effect of cold water, H 278 food composition, H 248 foods containing, H 250 proportion in diet, H 249, 252

Proverbs Indian proverb about home making, H 44

Pruning hazel bushes, A 35 methods, A 439–443*

Puff balls, A 83–84, 87–89

Pulleys chain, B 322* dynamometer, B 324* endless chain, B 310 expanding, B 321* mechanical principle of, B 49–52* movable, theory of, B 50–51* multiple, B 51–52* rule for power, B 63, 310 snatch block, B 50* Spanish bartons, B 310* triangular eccentric, B 311* use of, B 43* White's pulley, B 310*

Pumpkin planting, G 312 depth and distance to plant, G 42 quantity of seed to plant, G 36 time to plant, G 234 with corn, G 117 seed age for planting, G 34 germination per cent., G 233 striped beetle pests, G 117

Pumps action of, B 235–236 Archimedes screw, B 143–145*, 344 double acting, B 346* force pumps, B 236, 345 lift pumps, B 236, 345* plunger pump for vacuum cleaner, B 379–381* theory of, B 234–235 See also Windmills

Punch (Tool) centre punch, making, M 297* metal work tool, M 7*

Pupa. See Insects

Puppy. See Dogs

Purdy, Carl collecting and growing California bulbs, A 94–99

Purling, N 353*

Purse bead work, N 285–290* tooled leather, making, D 340–342* See also Card case

Purslane (Pursley) class and seed time, G 278

Push ball, K 379

Push button. See Electric push button

Pyramids of Egypt how they were built, B 54–56

Pyrography outfit, C 330–331 woods suitable for, C 240, 330

Pyrometric cones, D 300*

Q

Quail. See Bob white

Quaker ladies, G 341

Quarter sawed oak, C 551, D 131–132*

Queen Anne's lace, G 349

Quills, porcupine, A 68

Quoits, K 379

R

Rabbeted joints, C 255*

Rabbit bait, A 508 breeds, common and fancy, K 182, A 498 care of, K 185 characteristics, A 497 enemies, A 498 fur, value, A 501 house, construction, C 451–454*, K 182–183* hunting, A 500 raising for pets, A 206 snares, making, A 500 story of a boy's animal cage, A 234

Raccoon bait for, A 509 habits, A 268 skin, value, A 509 story of a boy's animal cage, A 234 taming, A 268–269

Racing feather race, K 347 marathon race, K 371 potato race, K 378 sack race, K 384 three legged race, K 390 tub race, K 390 water race, K 393

Racquets or Rackets (Game), K 380

Radiators steam as distributors of heat, E 314

Radish icicle, G 95 indoor planting time, G 233 insect pests, G 291 planting seed depth to plant, G 42, 236 distance to plant, G 42 quantity to plant, G 36 time to plant, G 234 quick development, G 313 seed age for planting, G 34 germination per cent., G 233 germination period, G 32

Raffia work, N 250–277* basket making, N 243, 250–252 covers, N 252 handles, N 255–256 melon-shaped basket, N 257–259* belts, N 273–274 braiding raffia, N 262–263*, 268 doll's hammock, N 271 doll's hat, N 253–255* fringe, N 274 hats braiding, N 263–264* trimming, N 264, 268, 270 weaving on wire frames, N 264–268 jewel case, N 260–261* knotting raffia, N 271–275* materials for, N 250 napkin ring, N 252, 253* preparing the raffia, N 262, 268 shopping bag, knotted raffia, N 272–273* skip stitch, N 257 Solomon's knot, N 265 split stitch, N 257 three strand braid, N 268–270 whisk broom, N 275* winding stitch, N 257

Rafters. See Roofs

Ragout, H 269

Ragweed class and seed time, G 278

Rain causes of, B 355–356 drops, formation, B 357–360 shape, B 360 fall effect on forestation, B 361 measuring, B 349–353* recording, B 362–363 gauge, making, B 350–353* importance of, B 354 period of rainfall, B 360 table for measures, B 353 weather symbol, B 362

Raisins food value, H 255

Raking, G 265

Ranges draughts and dampers, H 227–230 See also Gas range

Raspberries food value, H 255 picking wild raspberries, A 9

Ratchet wheel mechanism, B 322–324*

Rats book about, A 519 electrocution device, E 271–273* trapping, A 496

Rattan work baskets, N 243–248* mats, N 247*, 249 whisk broom holder, N 249

Reamur thermometer scale, B 262

Receipts barberry jelly, A 17 canning elderberries, A 16 elderberry steamed pudding, A 16 green grape jelly, A 15 pickled walnuts, A 37 thimbleberry jam, A 11 wild crabapple butter, A 22 See also Camping—Cooking; Cookery; Insecticides; Paste

Red line, or Red lion (Game), K 381

Red spider, G 293

Reed basket weaving, G 61–64*

Reel making a garden reel, G 51*

Refrigerator cleaning, H 109, 241 drainage, regulating, H 240 economy in ice supply, H 242 how to avoid odors, H 241 location, H 240 purifying, H 242

Remington typewriter, B 403–409*

Renaissance lace. See Lace

Rent what proportion of income to use for, H 74, 77, 78

Repairing. See Furniture; Soldering

Repousse definition of, M 210

Retaining walls batter, making, B 244–245 "closers", B 244 designing, B 240–241* foundation, B 238*, 245 Galveston sea wall, B 247 "header", B 244 pointing, B 246 "stretcher", B 244

Rheostat. See Electric rheostat

Rhubarb food value, H 255

Ribbon embroidery. See Embroidery

Rice camp cooking, K 90 food value, H 254 washing, H 295 wild rice characteristics, A 78–79 harvesting, A 79 uses of, A 78, 79

Richards, Ellen H. "Cost of living" quoted, H 74

Rifles aiming, K 122 care and cleaning, K 123 learning to use, K 120–123

Rings iron, welding, M 248–250*, 254* silver work, M 152–162* steel, making, M 265* See also Precious stones

Rivers protecting river banks, B 237 tides, B 227, 229 See also Retaining walls

Riveting handles, M 88 iron tongs, M 288* making rivets, M 77 metal, M 73–77* metal worker's tool, M 10* rivet set, M 73 silver letters on copper, M 188–190* stove pipe, M 74

Roads material for road-bed, G 85–86 repairing dirt roads, G 84–86

Roast pig, story, H 18

Roasting meats, H 282 open fire for, H 282 thickness of food, H 276

Robbers Irish stew and the robbers: story, H 15

Robin insect destroyers, A 457 migration, K 175

Rock how soil was formed from, G 213 See also Boulders

Rock garden flowers to plant in, G 325 location, G 324 plants, G 340 soil requirements, G 325

Roentgen rays ether waves, E 316

Roley boley (Game), K 381

Roller ball-bearing principle, B 28 making wooden rollers, C 268* moving rocks on rollers, B 18

Roman cut work, N 138–142*

Roof construction for summer house, C 418–422* construction of frame, C 465–469* cornices, C 421 hip roof, construction, C 466* painting, B 42, C 422 rafters fitting, C 467* making curved rafters, C 418 roofing paper, C 419 saddle boards, C 421 shingling, B 40–42, C 419–422* estimating shingles, B 40 nails required, B 42 square of shingling or clap boarding, meaning, B 41

Rooms. See Bedroom; Dining-room; Furniture; Girl's room; Guests; House decoration; Kitchen; Living-room; Pantry; Servants

Ropes carrying power of hemp, B 47 preservative for hemp, B 48 strength of wire rope, B 48

Roque, K 382

Rose Christmas, characteristics, G 333 insect pests and remedies, G 284, 293 Irish crochet, N 339–340, 344 moss, characteristics, G 332

Rose chafer, G 293

Rose jar copper work, M 56–60*

Rose slug, G 284

Rotascope. See Gyroscope

Rotation of crops, G 149

Round steak, H 268

Round Table, Knights of how Gareth became a knight, H 20

Rowing intercollegiate record, K 383

Rubbed joints, C 251*

Rubber plant topping, G 199, 250

Rubbish disposal of, G 263

Rubicon (Game), K 383

Rugby football, K 348

Rugs bathroom, H 156 beating-rack, A 444–446* braiding, N 295–296* carpets versus rugs, A 443–444 cleaning, A 443–448, H 128 dry cleaning, H 332 kitchen, H 193 Oriental, washing, A 447 storing, H 348 washing, A 446–447 weaving, D 252–260*, N 297–305* color combinations, D 255 designs, D 252–253, 256–258*, N 302 materials, D 253, 258, N 301 preparing the woof, D 253–254 process, D 259–260, N 300–301 setting the loom, N 297–300 woof shuttle, D 254*

Rulers carpenter's rule, C 205 parallel, mechanism of, B 331*

Run, sheep, run (Game), K 360

Running hare and hound chases, A 17

Russia calf for tooled leather, N 92

Rustic furniture collecting wood for, A 410 suggestions for making, D 209–211*

Rye food value, H 254

S

Sable, Alaskan, A 484

Sachets herbs and grasses for, A 65

Sack racing, K 384

Sad iron. See Electric iron

Saddles English, Mexican and army, K 225–226*

Safety valves for steam engines, B 116

Sage growing, G 327

Saint Francis of Assisi, H 25

Salad plant endive, G 305 lettuce, G 306

Salamander taming, A 266

Salary. See Income

Salmon bait for, K 136* food value, H 253

Salt removing stains with, H 358

Salt cellar silver work, M 183–184*

Salt pork cuts, H 270

Salvia bedding plants, G 324

San Jose scale, K 167

Sand bag definition of, M 210

Sand papering. See Whittling

Sandy soil. See Soils

Sanitation. See Garbage; Plumbing; Refrigerator; Sewerage

Santos Dumont's monoplane, B 167*, 175–177

Sap. See Maple sugar

Sardine food value, H 253

Sashes. See Doors; Windows

Satin stitch, N 147–149* combinations, N 148–154* design, N 158*

Sauce wild crabapple, A 22

Sausage buckwheat cakes combination, H 258 food value: table, H 253

Sauteing, H 281

Saving methods, H 83–85 necessity and value, H 82

Savoury herb, G 328

Saw horse making, C 143–149*

Saw mills, C 522

Saws band saw, C 522 brazing steel band saws, M 313 buck saw, C 172* compass saw, C 172* construction principles, C 171–172* coping saw, C 20* cross cut saws, principle and use, C 170* danger of the power saw, D 187 gang saw, C 522 hack saw, C 175* metal worker's tools, M 9* rating by points, C 173 rip saw, principle and use, C 169* sawing copper work, M 35–36* turning saw, C 173* using, position for, C 174*

Saxifrage habits and characteristics, G 340, 364

Scabiosa sowing and blossoming time, G 161

Scales mechanical principle, B 24–25*

Scalloping, N 132–133*, 135

Scallops cooking, H 292

Scarf crocheted, N 318*

Scarf pin silver work, M 162–165*

Scarfing, M 254–257, 258 wrench, M 275*

Scarlet runner beans, G 297

Scarlet sage, G 324

Scarlet tanagers insect destroyer, A 457

School grounds improving, G 72–87

Science value of study, E 338–340

Science club, E 339

Scilla, bell flowered planting and blooming time, G 177, 178

Scissors protecting points of, N 48 shears for metal work, M 5*

Sconce copper work, M 52–56*

Scorched stains removing, H 335

Scotland's burning, K 384

Scours remedy, A 120

Scouts. See Boy Scouts of America

Scraper definition of, M 210

Screen. See Fire screen

Screw Archimedian, B 143–145*, 344* case hardening screws, M 309–310 concealing in woodwork, method of, C 343* countersunk, meaning, C 190 driving, B 157 endless, B 142 finish, C 191 flat and round head, C 190–191* friction, provision for, B 142 mechanical principle, B 139–147* number designation, C 191 nut, principle of, B 140 power principle, B 140–147 principle applied to tools, B 156 removing, device for, B 157 rule for power, B 64 use of, C 190–192* wooden screw, strength of, B 156 worm gear, B 141* worm and wheel, B 145–147*

Screw drivers, C 195, 199–203*

Screw propeller aeroplane, B 169–170, C 70–72* blades area versus power, B 149–150 finding area, B 154 principle, B 147 features of, B 148 pitch, calculating, B 155* power calculating, B 150–155* principle of, B 149–150 speed, reckoning, B 148

Sea walls. See Retaining walls

Seal electric, A 491 French, A 501 Hudson, A 491

Seams. See Dressmaking

Search light, Electric, E 153*

Seasoning broiled meats and vegetables, H 276, 279

Seats. See Benches; Chairs; Settees

Seaweed care of specimens before mounting, A 364 collector's outfit, A 363 mounting specimen, A 364–368* time and places for collecting, A 363 varieties, A 369

Seeds, G 227–238 age for planting purposes, G 34 cotyledon, G 230 depth to plant: table, G 35, 235 distribution of wild seeds, G 273 envelopes, making, G 56–58* germination aiding, G 236 experiments, G 31 per cent., G 232–233 table, G 32 method of improving, G 246–248 planting compacting soil, G 237–238 how to plant, G 99, 268 quantity to plant: table, G 36 time, indoor and outdoor, G 233–235 saving for sale or planting, G 371 selection germ developing power, G 231 impure seed, G 231 seed plants, G 227–228 size, G 228–233 selling, how to put up seed, G 371–372 soaking, G 138 testing for germinating value, G 33, 143 See also Grass seed; Trees; Vegetables; also names of plants, e. g., Beans; Nasturtiums; Pansy; Peppers, etc.

Seesaw mechanical principle of, B 26

Selvage, N 15

September blooming plants, G 365

Servants, H 370–381 cook, duties, H 109, 112 days out, adjustment of work, H 111 duties four or five maids, H 105 one maid, H 104, 107 three maids, H 105, 108 two maids, H 104, 108, 112 hours, H 379 mistress and maid business relations, H 376–377 personal relations, H 371–375 personal liberty, lack of, H 372 proportion of income required for, H 76 room, H 378 servant question, H 370–381 meals, when served, H 105 waitress dress, H 173 duties, H 169–172

Serving table. See Buffet; Setting the table

Serving the meal. See Meals—Serving

Serving tray copper work, M 75–77*

Seton, Ernest Thompson Boy Scouts organizer, K 49

Settee box furniture, making, C 477* garden settle, making, D 200* hall settle, D 49* outdoor settee, making, C 410–411*

Setting the table dining table decorations, H 164 glasses, H 165 methods, H 167 serving table, use of, H 166 sideboard arrangements, H 166 silver, H 165 table linen, H 162–164

Settle. See Settee

Sewer pipes. See Plumbing

Sewerage system, importance of, H 214

Sewing apron making, N 26–30* back stitching, N 12* half back stitch, N 13* bands for aprons, N 30* skirts, N 39*, 44 basting stitches, N 7* binding, N 51* blanket making, N 54* buttonhole stitch, N 58* buttons, N 4–6 care of hands, N 19 counterpane for doll's bed, N 55* crow's foot stitch, N 55* darning, N 9–11* felling seams, N 68 French hem, N 21 gathering, N 26–30* stroking, N 27* gussets, N 35–40* helping mother, N 3 hemming French hem, N 21 gauge, notched card, N 17* rolling the edge, N 21* skirt, N 36, 43 straightening the edge, N 17 turning corners, N 20* turning the hem, N 17 hooks and eyes, N 24–25* knotting the thread, N 5 substitute for, N 14, 16 mattresses, N 53* needle case, N 46–47 needles, emery for, N 19 over-casting, N 15* over-handing, N 15–17* patching, N 33–35 pillow cases, N 53* plackets, N 35–40*, 43 plain sewing, N 3–11 position of sewer, N 19–20 rolling the edge, N 21* running and back stitch combination, N 14* running stitches, N 7* scissors, how to hold, N 12* seams felling, N 68 stitches for, N 12–17* sewing apron, N 31–33* sewing case, N 45–49* stitches, N 12–25* tape loops on towels and dresses, N 23* thimble, how to use, N 4* thread, length of, N 5 tucking, N 36 turning corners, N 20 whip stitch, N 21* work box, fittings, N 3 See also Basket making, Bead work; Braiding; Dressmaking; Embroidery

Sewing machines boat-shaped shuttle type carriers and drivers, adjustment, B 303–304* looping the thread, B 302 setting needles, B 305* cleaning, B 281 oiling, B 281* puckering, to prevent, B 283–285 rotary hook type bobbin case, B 293–295* holder, adjusting, B 301* compared with boat-shaped shuttles, B 299–300 construction, B 285–293* feed, regulating, B 298 feed motion, B 337* hook guide and hook driver, B 289–292* hook ring, B 293 needle bars, setting, B 287–288 needles changing, B 292 setting, B 303–305* presser foot, B 297–299* repairing shuttles, B 300 stitch regulator, B 286*, 293 take up spring, replacing, B 295–297* tension, B 288–289 thread controllers, B 301–303* threading, B 286*, 298, 302 Wheeler and Wilson, B 299–300 shuttle action of different types, B 283–284* tension, adjusting, B 283–285 threads to use, B 282 types, B 280 vibrating shuttle, B 281–285* presser foot, adjustment, B 285 Wheeler and Wilson, B 299–300, 337

Shackles forging, M 349–352*

Shad food value, H 253

Shades cleaning window shades, H 131 See also Candle shade; Lamp shade

Shadow embroidery stitches and materials, N 126–127*

Shagbarks, A 39

Shamrock pattern for Irish crochet, N 341

Sharks catching, K 126

Sharpening tools. See Tools

Shawl crocheting rainbow shawl, N 316–317* knitting, N 356–359*

Shears protecting points of scissors, N 48 tools for metal work, M 5*

Sheep feeding, A 104–105 book about, A 517 lambs, care of, A 105 raising, A 103–107 shearing, A 106

Sheepskin for leather work, N 83

Sheets making for doll-bed, N 54* marking, N 157 See also Beds; Ironing

Shell fish broiling oysters, H 275 food value, H 253 preparing for cooking, H 289–293

Shellac method of using, C 486, D 216–217 source and qualities, C 486

Shells book about, A 518 collecting, A 369–374 outfit, A 372 preserving and labeling specimens, A 374

Shelters. See Summer house

Shelving. See Book case

Shetland pony breeding for profit, A 205 characteristics, A 203–205

Shingling. See Roof

Shinney, K 367

Shirley poppies, G 322

Shoe buttons how to sew on, N 6

Shoepac, K 209

Shoes base ball, K 264 foot ball, K 280* for winter sports, K 208–209

Shooting hints on how to shoot, K 115–118 rifle shooting, K 120–123 "wiping his eye", K 117

Shooting board how to make, C 189* how to use, C 106*

Shop. See Carpentry and Woodwork; Work shop

Shot guns aiming, K 113, 117 barrel lengths, K 120 care and cleaning, K 123 choke-bore gun, K 119 double barrels, K 111* "drop" of a gun, K 113 for small game, K 112 learning to shoot, K 114–118 pattern, testing, K 118–119 selecting, K 112–113 styles for various purposes, K 119 unloading, K 115 See also Rifles

Shovel blacksmith's shovel, M 226, 229* fire tools, making, M 372–373* home-made snow shovel, A 432

Shrubs characteristics: table, G 355–356 hazel bush, A 34 planting and transplanting, G 134 selection principles, G 37, 354, 355, 357

Sideboard arranging for service, H 166 design, D 55*

Siding. See House framing

Sieve making a garden sieve, G 59–61

Signals and signaling marine flag code, B 107–109 weather signals, B 361–362

Silkworm culture, A 337–348 apparatus for rearing, A 339* book about, A 518 cocoons preparing for market, A 347 spinning, A 345–347* weight of, A 347 eggs hatching, A 340–341 laying, A 338–339 first age, A 343 food and feeding, A 337, 339–346 racks for, A 342* moth how it comes out of the cocoon, A 347 life of, A 338 molting periods, A 343–345 stages of growth, A 337 varieties of silk spinners, A 338

Silver cleaning and care, H 111, 185 setting the table, H 165 washing, H 183 See also Silver work

Silver fox book about, A 517

Silver maple. See Maple

Silver work bar pins, M 171–174* bezel setting, M 152–157*, 163*, 176 bracelets, M 174–177* Indian design, M 176–177* brooches, M 171–174* characteristics of silver for working, M 151 collar slide, M 170–171* comb, M 194–196* cuff links, M 192–194* enameling on, D 355 gems selecting, M 152 setting, M 152–161*, 163*, 165, 176 hinges. See Metal work—hinges lettering silver on copper, M 187–190* links, making, M 167–169* mustard spoon, M 182* napkin ring, M 191–192* necklaces, M 166–170* oxidizing silver, M 204 pendants, M 169 picture frame, M 181, 185–186* pin, M 163–164* rings bezel setting, M 152–157* deep set stone, M 157–159* prong setting, M 159–161* twisted silver wire, M 161–162* riveting letters, M 188–190* salt cellar, M 183–184* salt spoon, M 183* scarf pin, M 162–165* setting the stone, M 165 spoons, M 178–184* sugar tongs bowl design, M 182* claw design, M 180–182* tools chisel, making, M 157* mandrel, M 154* watch fob, M 187–190* See also Copper work; Metal work

Simmering definition, H 277

Sink location and care of kitchen sinks, H 193

Sirloin steak, H 269

Skate sailing, K 215–216*

Skating, K 210–216 club skate model, K 210* damming a brook or pond, A 280 fancy figures, K 210 hockey skates and playing, K 212–215* racing skates and skating, K 211 sprinting stroke, K 212 tennis court for skating pond, A 279–280