Standard varieties of chickens. (open access)

Standard varieties of chickens.

Lists and describes 11 different classifications of chickens as well as the several breeds within them. Includes illustrations.
Date: 1907
Creator: United States. Department of Agriculture.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Poultry as Food. (open access)

Poultry as Food.

Discusses the use of poultry in the American diet.
Date: 1903
Creator: United States. Department of Agriculture.
System: The UNT Digital Library
The common white wheats. (open access)

The common white wheats.

Describes winter and spring varieties of white wheats and their production in the United States.
Date: December 1922
Creator: Clark, J. Allen (Jacob Allen), b. 1888; Martin, John H. (John Holmes), 1893- & Leighty, C. E. (Clyde Evert), b. 1882
System: The UNT Digital Library
Ducks and geese: standard breeds and management. (open access)

Ducks and geese: standard breeds and management.

Describes the standard breeds of ducks and geese, and provides instructions for their care and management.
Date: 1902
Creator: United States. Department of Agriculture.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Rice as food. (open access)

Rice as food.

Describes the international importance of rice; provides various dishes, recipes, tips, and cooking methods, all revolving around rice as a main foodstuff.
Date: May 1921
Creator: United States. Department of Agriculture. Office of Home Economics.
System: The UNT Digital Library
The liming of soils. (open access)

The liming of soils.

Discusses the agricultural value of certain types of lime. Describes the physical effects of liming and makes recommendations for the application of lime.
Date: 1910
Creator: United States. Department of Agriculture.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Weeds Used in Medicine. (open access)

Weeds Used in Medicine.

Lists and describes plants that are useful in "crude medicine" (or botanical medicine) to help the reader identify and use them.
Date: 1910
Creator: United States. Dept. of Agriculture.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Insecticides and Fungicides: Chemical Composition and Effectiveness of Certain Preparations. (open access)

Insecticides and Fungicides: Chemical Composition and Effectiveness of Certain Preparations.

Describes several pest-control products sold at the turn of the 20th century, including branded products and generic mixtures in use at the time. Provides buying advice to merchants and potential purchasers of those pesticides and fungicides.
Date: 1902
Creator: United States. Department of Agriculture.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Laws Relating to Fur Animals for the Season 1923-24. (open access)

Laws Relating to Fur Animals for the Season 1923-24.

Discusses regulations for the trapping of fur animals during the 1923-1924 season.
Date: November 1923
Creator: Lawyer, Geo. A. (George A.) & Earnshaw, Frank L.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Thirty poisonous plants of the United States. (open access)

Thirty poisonous plants of the United States.

Discusses thirty different poisonous plants, where they are found, and the poisoning symptoms associated with them.
Date: 1909
Creator: United States. Department of Agriculture.
System: The UNT Digital Library
The apple and how to grow it. (open access)

The apple and how to grow it.

A guide to apple growing, from soil preparation to harvesting.
Date: 1909
Creator: United States. Department of Agriculture.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Milk and Its Uses in the Home. (open access)

Milk and Its Uses in the Home.

A consumer guide to buying, storing, and using milk.
Date: July 1923
Creator: United States. Department of Agriculture. States Relations Service.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Flax for Seed and Fiber in the United States. (open access)

Flax for Seed and Fiber in the United States.

Describes recommended practices for growing flax for both seed and fiber, with emphasis on improving the production and use of flax straw for fiber.
Date: 1895
Creator: United States. Department of Agriculture.
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Dasheen: A Southern Root Crop for Home Use and Market. (open access)

The Dasheen: A Southern Root Crop for Home Use and Market.

Describes the characteristics of the dasheen or taro; also provides marketing methods and dasheen recipes.
Date: December 1936
Creator: Young, Robert A. (Robert Armstrong), b. 1876
System: The UNT Digital Library
Milk and its uses in the home. (open access)

Milk and its uses in the home.

A consumer guide to buying, storing, and using milk.
Date: August 1921
Creator: United States. Department of Agriculture. States Relations Service.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Millets. (open access)

Millets.

Describes the different varieties of millets and how to grow them. Discusses the value of millets as livestock feed.
Date: 1910
Creator: United States. Department of Agriculture.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Pineapple Growing. (open access)

Pineapple Growing.

A guide to pineapple farming, including planting, gathering, disease control, shipping, and selling.
Date: 1906
Creator: United States. Department of Agriculture.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Importation of Game Birds and Eggs for Propagation. (open access)

Importation of Game Birds and Eggs for Propagation.

Provides information and statistics regarding various species of game birds and eggs brought into the United States since the passing of the Lacey Act (1900) and the Egg Act (1902).
Date: 1906
Creator: United States. Department of Agriculture.
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Principal Insect Enemies of Growing Wheat. (open access)

The Principal Insect Enemies of Growing Wheat.

Describes several insect pests affecting wheat crops, and how to control them.
Date: 1901
Creator: United States. Department of Agriculture.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Soybeans for Feed, Food, and Industrial Products. (open access)

Soybeans for Feed, Food, and Industrial Products.

Describes the versatility of the soybean as a crop, including its use for pasturage, animal feed, hay and straw, soil improvement, industrial purposes, as oil, as fertilizer or insecticide, as a honey crop, and for human food products. Includes instructions for growing and processing soybeans. Also includes instructions for preparing soy milk and soy curd (tofu).
Date: February 1952
Creator: Morse, W. J. (William Joseph), b. 1884 & Cartter, J. L. (Jackson Leaphart), 1902-
System: The UNT Digital Library
Eggs and Their Uses as Food. (open access)

Eggs and Their Uses as Food.

A summary of the research and data available at the turn of the 20th century, regarding the production of eggs, their composition, and their use as food.
Date: 1901
Creator: United States. Department of Agriculture.
System: The UNT Digital Library
The rape plant: its history, culture, and uses. (open access)

The rape plant: its history, culture, and uses.

Describes the history, culture, and uses of the rape plant. Discusses the need for increased production of the plant in the United States.
Date: 1893
Creator: United States. Department of Agriculture.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Culture of the Sugar Beet. (open access)

Culture of the Sugar Beet.

Answers to the most frequently asked questions about growing sugar beets, based on inquiries received by the U.S. Department of Agriculture in the late 19th century. Discusses climate, beet varieties, soil preparation, harvesting, and siloing. Includes detailed descriptions of tools used and the costs involved in beet farming and sugar production.
Date: 1891
Creator: United States. Department of Agriculture.
System: The UNT Digital Library