10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «COCOONERY»
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cocoonery in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
cocoonery and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Journal of the American Silk Society, and Rural Economist
Mr. Cobb's cocoonery, at Dedham, Massachusetts, is probably next to that at
Economy, in age and extent. Mr. Whitmarsh's, at Northampton, and ^another,
belonging to a company, at the same place, are believed to be the most
extensive in ...
American Silk Society, Gideon B. Smith, 1839
In pursuit of these ends he applied to Claude Dumont, who furnished him with the
means of regulating the entrance and escape of air into the cocoonery. Peclat
soon afterwards suggested mo'lifications which were of great advantage, and, ...
As these ropes are supported by timber at intervals of six feet, they may he drawn
through a cocoonery 100 feet long, and yet be kept sufficiently steady. I use ropes
in preference ;o timber, because every square inch added to the vacuum in a ...
room in the house, or a small building out of doors for a cocoonery," said Dr.
More. "There is the attic, — a pleasant, airy place, where the sun comes in on
both sides. How would that suit your purpose ? " asked Mrs. Hayley. "Would not
they ...
Norman Allison Calkins, 1871
5
California Silk Grower's Manual
All these points cannot be attained without a good cocoonery, built with special
reference to them. In a good cocoonery we are certain of obtaining more silk from
the same number of cocoons, and the silk finer, and of superior quality, besides ...
6
Appendix to the Journals of the Senate and Assembly
COCOONERY. Having selected your location and planted your trees, the next
thing to be prepared for use is some place to feed your worms — a cocoonery.
Any rough building will do in this State. Our climate istso mild and favorable we
can ...
California. Legislature, 1868
COCOONERY. Having selected your location and planted your trees, the next
thing to be prepared for use is some place to feed your worms — a cocoonery.
Any rough building will do in this State. Our climate is so mild and favorable we
can ...
California. State Board of Agriculture, 1870
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Appendix to the Journals of the Senate and Assembly ... of ...
COCOONERY. • Having selected your location and planted your trees, the next
thing to be prepared for use is some place to feed your worms — a cocoonery.
Any rough building will do in this State. Our climate is so mild and favorable we
can ...
California, California. Legislature. Assembly, California. Legislature. Senate, 1870
COCOONERY. Having selected your location and planted your trees, the next
thing to be prepared for use is some place to feed your worms — a cocoonery.
Any rough building will do in this State. Our climate is so mild and favorable we
can ...
California State Agricultural Society, 1868
10
American Silk Grower and Farmer's Manual
Those who wish to engage in the culture of silk, though not extensively, need not
incur the expense of building a cocoonery. The worms may be fed in a shed, barn
, out-house, or any place where they will be protected from the sun and rain.
6 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «COCOONERY»
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cocoonery is used in the context of the following news items.
History: Silk mill weaves jobs for Elmira
Because of the silkworms extreme sensitivity to temperature and conditions, the cocoonery had to be kept at a constant 75 to 80 degrees, and ... «Elmira Star-Gazette, Jul 15»
From The Vault: Manchester's Cheney Brothers, Making Silk Circa …
The cocoonery at Cheney Brothers housed branches with silkworm cocoons on them inside a greenhouse. The cocoonery at Cheney Brothers housed branches ... «Hartford Courant, Dec 14»
Jeffrey Eugenides's Middlesex gave me the courage to take risks in …
Do you remember that bit where Desdemona opened a cocoonery with the Fruit of Islam? What about when Cal goes on his first date with Julie ... «The Guardian, Aug 14»
Ready for Frosty Fest?
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.: Open Studio Make a Valentine, The Cocoonery, 129 E Main St. Come down to The Cocoonery during Frosty Fest and make a ... «Reedsburg Times Press, Feb 14»
RECYCLING INTO ART: Schofield plans permanent space downtown
The Cocoonery at 129 E. Main St. is named for the transformation from worm to white moth like Schofield's pieces transform everyday ... «Reedsburg Times Press, Feb 13»
Delawarean Brent Carson Brings Local History to Life
... once stood, and OWU's Schimmel/Conrades Science Center, the former site of a "cocoonery" — "evidently for making silk," Carson said. «Connect2 OWU, Aug 06»
