Tree planting on rural school grounds. (open access)

Tree planting on rural school grounds.

Discusses the importance of planning for successful Arbor-Day tree plantings on rural school grounds and churchyards. Includes suggested study topics for teachers to use in school lessons.
Date: 1901
Creator: United States. Department of Agriculture.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
Strawberries. (open access)

Strawberries.

Provides instructions for the propagation, culture, and shipping of strawberries. Includes a discussion of forcing for winter fruit and a list of varieties suited for various geographical areas of the United States.
Date: 1904
Creator: United States. Department of Agriculture.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Feeding of Farm Animals. (open access)

The Feeding of Farm Animals.

Describes the basic principles of livestock feeding, based on results of agricultural experiments as well as the practices of successful feeders.
Date: 1909
Creator: United States. Department of Agriculture.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
Weeds; and How to Kill Them. (open access)

Weeds; and How to Kill Them.

Describes methods of eradicating weeds in general, as well as ten specific weeds that require special attention.
Date: 1908
Creator: Dewey, Lyster H. (Lyster Hoxie), 1865-1944.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
Meats: Composition and Cooking. (open access)

Meats: Composition and Cooking.

Discusses the composition of different types of meat, their texture and flavor, the cuts, and how to prepare them. Includes detailed composition and calorie charts.
Date: 1908
Creator: United States. Department of Agriculture.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
Silos and silage. (open access)

Silos and silage.

Discusses the construction and costs of silos as well as the selection, costs, and usage of silage crops.
Date: 1908
Creator: United States. Department of Agriculture.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
Insects affecting the cotton plant. (open access)

Insects affecting the cotton plant.

Describes certain insect pests of cotton, their life cycles, and methods for control.
Date: June 7, 1909
Creator: United States. Department of Agriculture.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
Facts about milk. (open access)

Facts about milk.

Describes methods for the sanitary production and transport of milk.
Date: 1906
Creator: United States. Department of Agriculture.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
Commercial fertilizers : composition and use. (open access)

Commercial fertilizers : composition and use.

Describes different types of commercial fertilizers, their agricultural benefits, and indications for their use.
Date: March 1906
Creator: United States. Department of Agriculture.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
Sheep Feeding. (open access)

Sheep Feeding.

Discusses in brief the feeding of breeding ewes, lambs, and rams for the market.
Date: 1908
Creator: United States. Department of Agriculture.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
The dairy herd: its formation and management. (open access)

The dairy herd: its formation and management.

A guide to the care and feeding of dairy cattle, and management of the dairy herd.
Date: 1904
Creator: Alvord, Henry E. (Henry Elijah), 1844-1904
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
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.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Soy Bean as a Forage Crop. (open access)

The Soy Bean as a Forage Crop.

Describes soybean varieties, how to grow and harvest them, and their uses.
Date: 1908
Creator: United States. Dept. of Agriculture.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
Bee keeping. (open access)

Bee keeping.

Discusses beekeeping in detail. Precautions against stinging and swarming are provided, along with information on types of bees, how to obtain honey and wax, and the risks of loss due to diseases and pests.
Date: 1905
Creator: United States. Department of Agriculture.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
Care of milk on the farm. (open access)

Care of milk on the farm.

Discusses the problem of bacterial contamination of milk. Describes best practices for sanitary production and handling of milk on the farm.
Date: 1906
Creator: United States. Department of Agriculture.
Object Type: Book
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.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
Some essentials in beef production. (open access)

Some essentials in beef production.

A guide to the selection of beef cattle for breeding and fattening.
Date: 1906
Creator: United States. Department of Agriculture.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
Saltbushes. (open access)

Saltbushes.

Discusses varieties of foreign and native salt-bushes, how they are grown, and their value as drought-resistant plants for livestock forage.
Date: 1900
Creator: United States. Department of Agriculture.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
Breeds of dairy cattle. (open access)

Breeds of dairy cattle.

Discusses the origins, history, and characteristics of various cattle breeds.
Date: 1909
Creator: United States. Department of Agriculture.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
The farmer's interest in good seed. (open access)

The farmer's interest in good seed.

Discusses the importantance of high quality seeds when farming, and how to secure good seed. Presents the results of tests of seven different types of seeds.
Date: 1906
Creator: United States. Department of Agriculture.
Object Type: Book
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.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
Grape growing in the South. (open access)

Grape growing in the South.

Describes methods of grape culture used in the South. Intended for use by small farmers or large wine-makers.
Date: 1905
Creator: United States. Department of Agriculture.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
Irrigation in fruit growing. (open access)

Irrigation in fruit growing.

Discusses various methods and options for irrigation of orchards.
Date: 1906
Creator: United States. Department of Agriculture.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
Red clover seed: information for purchasers. (open access)

Red clover seed: information for purchasers.

A guide to buying quality clover seed.
Date: 1901
Creator: United States. Department of Agriculture.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library