SUGAR CANE

A USDA film. "History of sugar cane in the continental United States (Louisiana) is first rapidly sketched. Death of the prosperous industry as a result of disease and insect attacks until in 1926 the growing of sugar cane in Louisiana was almost at an end. Attack of the problem by the introduction of new breeds is then considered and the methods of developing these is clearly shown." "Then comes a general outline of cane growing practices, harvesting methods, and refining sugar. This is a well photographed and well edited film, second reel is excellent even for elementary work, and the whole reel is good. Somewhere in the places it will fit the educational program." A. W. Bork. "Transition in industry—flourishing period of Creole planters with their mansions and numerous but primitive sugar mills—change to laws; modern factories capable of handling large production—decline in industry to 1926 due to disease shown by chart. Development of disease-resistant cane and other improvements by Federal and State agencies."