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Production of Pumpkins and Squashes.

Description: 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-
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Fats and Oils for Cooking and Table Use.

Description: 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-
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Disease-Resistant Varieties of Vegetables for the Home Garden.

Description: 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-
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Grafting-Wax Melter.

Description: 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-
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Blueberries.

Description: 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-
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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The Horn Fly and Its Control.

Description: 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
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Rhubarb Forcing.

Description: 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
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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The Ryegrasses.

Description: 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
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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The Oriental Persimmon.

Description: 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.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Poisoning of Livestock by Plants That Produce Hydrocyanic Acid.

Description: 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.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Shrubs for Wildlife on Farms in the Southeast.

Description: 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-
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Cottonseed treatment.

Description: Describes the methods of treating cottonseed to prevent disease or decay.
Date: March 1940
Creator: Haskell, R. J. & Barker, Henry D.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Production of Peppers

Description: 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-
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Is the Public Market a Good Civic Investment?

Description: 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)
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Powdery Mildew of Ornamental Plants.

Description: Describes the powdery mildew fungus and methods for its control.
Date: April 1940
Creator: Weiss, Freeman
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Harvesting and Selling Seed of Southern Pines.

Description: A guide to harvesting, storing, selling, and shipping seed of the southern pine tree.
Date: 1940
Creator: Wakeley, Philip C. (Philip Carman), 1902-
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Clothes moths.

Description: Describes the life cycle and characteristics of clothes moths, and methods for their control.
Date: January 1940
Creator: Back, E. A. (Ernest Adna), 1886-
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Preparing Wool for Market.

Description: Provides instructions for shearing a sheep and preparing the wool for market.
Date: July 1940
Creator: Buck, Warner M. (Warner Mays), 1892-
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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U.S. Graded and Stamped Meat.

Description: 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.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Fires on Farms.

Description: 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
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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