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1940-1949
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Leaflet (United States. Dept. of Agriculture)
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- Blackout of poultry houses and dairy barns.
- Provides detailed instructions for the farmer who wishes to continue his regular routine in the event of a War Department issued blackout notice. Discusses the importance of readiness and the use of existing materials due to war related shortages. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc3524/
- Blueberries.
- Discusses aspects of blueberry production in the United States from planting through harvesting and marketing, and examines different types of blueberries. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc3535/
- Clothes moths.
- Describes the life cycle and characteristics of clothes moths, and methods for their control. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc9192/
- Cotton from boll to bale.
- Describes the steps for harvesting, drying, handling, baling, and storing cotton. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc3526/
- Cotton ginning for pure-seed preservation.
- Describes the steps and equipment necessary for cotton ginning and for the prevention of seed mixing. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc3525/
- Cottonseed treatment.
- Describes the methods of treating cottonseed to prevent disease or decay. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc9520/
- Crested wheatgrass.
- Discusses crested wheatgrass in the United States: its adaptation, its planting, its harvesting, and its use. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1567/
- Culture of orchids.
- Describes the different types of orchids, and the proper environment for growing orchids successfully. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc3530/
- 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. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc3533/
- Dresses designed for little girls.
- Provides suggestions for the design, construction, and evaluation of dresses made for girls aged 2 to 6. Includes advice about design features, fabric selection, and quality of workmanship. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1558/
- Drying seed cotton.
- Describes various methods of cotton-drying and the effectiveness of each. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1812/
- Dust storms come from the poorer lands.
- Describes the different classifications of land and the effect soil erosion has on the quality of land and its future for crop production. Contains the results of an extensive study. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc3521/
- Fats and oils for cooking and table use.
- Provides information about different kinds of fats and oils, their cost, and uses in cooking. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc3532/
- Fires on farms.
- Describes what can cause fires on the farm, steps to reduce fire hazards, and equipment needed to fight home fires. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc6239/
- Gas treatment for the control of blue mold disease of tobacco.
- Describes different gas treatments for blue mold disease and gives advice about set-up, application, and cost. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc3528/
- Gas treatment for the control of blue mold disease of tobacco.
- Recommends the use paradichlorbenzene gas for treatment of blue mold disease of tobacco, and provides instructions for using it. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc9185/
- Grafting-wax melter.
- Discusses the grafting of horticultural plants to protect wounds. Describes methods and equipment for grafting wax. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc3534/
- Harvesting and selling seed of southern pines.
- A guide to harvesting, storing, selling, and shipping seed of the southern pine tree. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc9190/
- 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. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc3531/
- How to build a farm pond.
- Describes the steps necessary to build a pond on farmland, including surveying land, testing the soil, building a spillway, and maintaining the pond. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc3522/
- How to keep and increase black grama on southwestern ranges.
- Describes the benefits of having black grama on ranges in the Southwestern United States, as well as how to use and manage it. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc3539/
- Intensive projects under the Cooperative farm forestry act.
- Describes the Farm Forestry Program and how it can be used to help farmers begin farm-woodland management projects. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc3529/
- 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. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc5973/
- 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. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc6255/
- The oriental persimmon.
- Describes the characteristics and varieties of oriental persimmon trees, and the steps for planting, cultivating, and maintaining their successful growth. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc3537/
- 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. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc3511/
- Potatoes in popular ways.
- Describes the nutritional benefits of potatoes and provides recipes for a variety of ways to prepare them for different sorts of meals. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc3517/
- Powdery mildew of ornamental plants.
- Describes the powdery mildew fungus and methods for its control. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc9186/
- Preparing wool for market.
- Provides instructions for shearing a sheep and preparing the wool for market. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1534/
- Pricklypear control on short-grass range in the central Great Plains.
- Describes the problems ranchers face when pricklypear grows in grazing areas in the central Great Plains and the steps that should be taken to control its growth. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc3527/
- Production of peppers
- Describes the characteristics of peppers, lists the different varieties, and the steps necessary to successfully produce quality peppers. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc5987/
- Production of pumpkins and squashes.
- Describes the varieties of squashes and pumpkins, their many uses, the requirements for their growth, and proper storage practices. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc3547/
- Protect hardwood stands from grazing.
- Describes the damage caused to farm woodlands by grazing livestock. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc9176/
- Rhubarb forcing.
- Describes methods of forcing rhubarb, using methods developed in Massachusetts and Michigan. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc3549/
- 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. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc3536/
- 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. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc9491/
- Streambank plantings for erosion control in the Northeast.
- Describes the process of planting along streambanks as a method of erosion prevention. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1810/
- Trichinosis: a disease caused by eating raw pork.
- Describes the life cycle and treatment for trichnosis, a parasitic worm that humans ingest when eating pork that has not been properly cooked. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc3556/
- U.S. graded and stamped meat.
- Describes the official grades for beef, lamb and mutton, and veal and calf. Provides charts of meat cuts. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc6260/
- Using tall fescue in soil conservation.
- Describes the characteristics of tall fescue and how it can contribute to soil conservation. digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1811/