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Saltbushes.

Description: 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.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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The Angora Goat.

Description: A guide to the care and housing of Angora goat herds. Includes a description of the goat and its uses.
Date: 1901
Creator: United States. Department of Agriculture.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Eggs and Their Uses as Food.

Description: 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.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Emmer : a grain for the semiarid regions.

Description: Discusses the value of emmer wheat, a weather-resistant grain crop, for the semi-arid regions of the United States.
Date: 1901
Creator: United States. Department of Agriculture.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Household Tests for the Detection of Oleomargarine and Renovated Butter.

Description: A consumer guide explaining the differences between "genuine" butter, margarine, and renovated butter. Provides instructions for tests which can be conducted at home to distinguish the three types of products.
Date: 1901
Creator: United States. Department of Agriculture.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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The manufacture of sorghum sirup.

Description: A guide to simple methods of sorghum syrup production, for farmers with limited facilities.
Date: 1901
Creator: United States. Department of Agriculture.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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The Mexican Cotton-Boll Weevil.

Description: Describes the life cycle of the cotton boll weevil, the damage it causes, and methods for its control.
Date: 1901
Creator: United States. Department of Agriculture.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Poultry Raising on the Farm.

Description: A guide for the poultry breeder. Discusses bird varieties, care and housing, feeding, and the advantages of farm poultry raising.
Date: 1901
Creator: United States. Department of Agriculture.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Practical suggestions for farm buildings.

Description: Contains simple instructions for building modest but comfortable farm houses that can be expanded.
Date: 1901
Creator: United States. Department of Agriculture.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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The Principal Insect Enemies of Growing Wheat.

Description: Describes several insect pests affecting wheat crops, and how to control them.
Date: 1901
Creator: United States. Department of Agriculture.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Protection of Food Products From Injurious Temperatures.

Description: A guide to the safe transportation and storage of perishable food items. Describes measures to protect against both intense cold and intense heat.
Date: 1901
Creator: United States. Department of Agriculture.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Tree planting on rural school grounds.

Description: 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.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Celery Culture.

Description: A guide to growing celery, including planting, watering, mulching, insect and disease control, storage, and selling.
Date: 1902
Creator: United States. Department of Agriculture.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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The culture of tobacco.

Description: A guide to tobacco farming, including sowing, planting, fertilizing, cutting, seed saving, and insect pest control.
Date: 1902
Creator: United States. Department of Agriculture.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Ducks and geese: standard breeds and management.

Description: Describes the standard breeds of ducks and geese, and provides instructions for their care and management.
Date: 1902
Creator: United States. Department of Agriculture.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Earth Roads.

Description: Discusses earth roads, and methods of drainage that are essential to maintaining them.
Date: 1902
Creator: United States. Department of Agriculture.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Insecticides and Fungicides: Chemical Composition and Effectiveness of Certain Preparations.

Description: 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.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Principles of nutrition and nutritive value of food.

Description: Discusses the general principles of nutrition. Includes the results of studies carried out by the Department of Experiment Stations.
Date: 1902
Creator: United States. Department of Agriculture.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Home Manufacture and Use of Unfermented Grape Juice.

Description: Discusses the grape, causes of its fermentation and methods of prevention. Describes the composition, flavors, uses, and qualities of unfermented grape juice.
Date: 1903
Creator: United States. Department of Agriculture.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Poultry as Food.

Description: Discusses the use of poultry in the American diet.
Date: 1903
Creator: United States. Department of Agriculture.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Alfalfa Seed.

Description: A guide to judging and testing the quality of alfalfa seed.
Date: 1904
Creator: Brown, Edgar, 1871-
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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The dairy herd: its formation and management.

Description: 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
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Strawberries.

Description: 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.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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