The Horn Fly and Its Control. (open access)

The Horn Fly and Its Control.

Describes the life cycle and of the horn fly, the damage it causes to livestock, and steps for controlling it.
Date: December 1940
Creator: Bruce, W. G. (Wesley Gordon), b. 1892
System: The UNT Digital Library
Mulching to Establish Vegetation on Eroded Areas of the Southeast. (open access)

Mulching to Establish Vegetation on Eroded Areas of the Southeast.

Describes how using mulch can prevent erosion and enable new plant growth on eroded farm field borders in the southeastern United States.
Date: December 1940
Creator: Franklin, Sydney
System: The UNT Digital Library
Blueberries. (open access)

Blueberries.

Discusses aspects of blueberry production in the United States from planting through harvesting and marketing, and examines different types of blueberries.
Date: October 1940
Creator: Darrow, George M. (George McMillan), 1889-
System: The UNT Digital Library
Poisoning of Livestock by Plants That Produce Hydrocyanic Acid. (open access)

Poisoning of Livestock by Plants That Produce Hydrocyanic Acid.

Describes how the presence of hydrocyanic acid in plants can poison livestock, how to prevent poisoning, and how to treat animals which have been poisoned.
Date: September 1940
Creator: Couch, James F. (James Fitton), b. 1888 & Briese, R. R.
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Oriental Persimmon. (open access)

The Oriental Persimmon.

Describes the characteristics and varieties of oriental persimmon trees, and the steps for planting, cultivating, and maintaining their successful growth.
Date: August 1940
Creator: Gould, H. P.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Preparing Wool for Market. (open access)

Preparing Wool for Market.

Provides instructions for shearing a sheep and preparing the wool for market.
Date: July 1940
Creator: Buck, Warner M. (Warner Mays), 1892-
System: The UNT Digital Library
Production of Peppers (open access)

Production of Peppers

Describes the characteristics of peppers, lists the different varieties, and the steps necessary to successfully produce quality peppers.
Date: July 1940
Creator: Beattie, James H. (James Herbert), b. 1882; Doolittle, S. P. (Sears Polydore), 1890-1961; Beattie, W. R. (William Renwick), b. 1870 & Magruder, Roy, 1900-
System: The UNT Digital Library
U.S. Graded and Stamped Meat. (open access)

U.S. Graded and Stamped Meat.

Describes the official grades for beef, lamb and mutton, and veal and calf. Provides charts of meat cuts.
Date: July 1940
Creator: United States. Agricultural Marketing Service.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Fires on Farms. (open access)

Fires on Farms.

Describes what can cause fires on the farm, steps to reduce fire hazards, and equipment needed to fight home fires.
Date: June 1940
Creator: Roethe, Harry E. (Harry Edward), 1891-1989
System: The UNT Digital Library
Rhubarb Forcing. (open access)

Rhubarb Forcing.

Describes methods of forcing rhubarb, using methods developed in Massachusetts and Michigan.
Date: June 1940
Creator: Beattie, James H. (James Herbert), b. 1882 & Beattie, W. R. (William Renwick), b. 1870
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Ryegrasses. (open access)

The Ryegrasses.

Describes different kinds of ryegrass, the best climate and soil for its growth, and the steps a farmer should take for successful hay and pasture growth.
Date: May 1940
Creator: Schoth, H. A. (Harry August), b. 1891 & Hein, M. A. (Mason August), b. 1894
System: The UNT Digital Library
Powdery Mildew of Ornamental Plants. (open access)

Powdery Mildew of Ornamental Plants.

Describes the powdery mildew fungus and methods for its control.
Date: April 1940
Creator: Weiss, Freeman
System: The UNT Digital Library
Cottonseed treatment. (open access)

Cottonseed treatment.

Describes the methods of treating cottonseed to prevent disease or decay.
Date: March 1940
Creator: Haskell, R. J. & Barker, Henry D.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Production of Pumpkins and Squashes. (open access)

Production of Pumpkins and Squashes.

Describes the varieties of squashes and pumpkins, their many uses, the requirements for their growth, and proper storage practices.
Date: February 1940
Creator: Thompson, Ross C. (Ross Calvin), 1896-
System: The UNT Digital Library
Clothes moths. (open access)

Clothes moths.

Describes the life cycle and characteristics of clothes moths, and methods for their control.
Date: January 1940
Creator: Back, E. A. (Ernest Adna), 1886-
System: The UNT Digital Library
Disease-Resistant Varieties of Vegetables for the Home Garden. (open access)

Disease-Resistant Varieties of Vegetables for the Home Garden.

Discusses a variety of vegetables that are most resistant to disease and can be grown at home.
Date: 1940
Creator: Haskell, R. J. (Royal Joyslin), 1890- & Boswell, Victor R. (Victor Rickman), 1900-
System: The UNT Digital Library
Fats and Oils for Cooking and Table Use. (open access)

Fats and Oils for Cooking and Table Use.

Provides information about different kinds of fats and oils, their cost, and uses in cooking.
Date: 1940
Creator: Whiteman, Elizabeth Fuller & King, Florance Beeson, 1889-
System: The UNT Digital Library
Grafting-Wax Melter. (open access)

Grafting-Wax Melter.

Discusses the grafting of horticultural plants to protect wounds. Describes methods and equipment for grafting wax.
Date: 1940
Creator: Sitton, B. G. (Benjamin Gaillard), 1897-
System: The UNT Digital Library
Harvesting and Selling Seed of Southern Pines. (open access)

Harvesting and Selling Seed of Southern Pines.

A guide to harvesting, storing, selling, and shipping seed of the southern pine tree.
Date: 1940
Creator: Wakeley, Philip C. (Philip Carman), 1902-
System: The UNT Digital Library
Is the Public Market a Good Civic Investment? (open access)

Is the Public Market a Good Civic Investment?

Discusses how to determine the likelihood of establishing a successful public market in towns without one. Considers the type of market desired, population size, consumer habits, location, and most importantly the support of farmers.
Date: 1940
Creator: Sherman, Caroline B. (Caroline Baldwin)
System: The UNT Digital Library
Shrubs for Wildlife on Farms in the Southeast. (open access)

Shrubs for Wildlife on Farms in the Southeast.

Describes the use of shrubs on farms to protect useful or beneficial wildlife and to prevent soil erosion.
Date: 1940
Creator: Davison, Verne E. (Verne Elbert), 1904-
System: The UNT Digital Library