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Survey of Land-Grant Colleges and Universities, Volume 2

Description: Second volume of the results of a survey undertaken by the U.S. Office of Education to determine their achievements, objectives, and functions. This bulletin provides the data and information collected by the Office during the survey and suggestions about possible improvements or changes. This volume is divided into ten parts: Part I. Arts and sciences; Part II. Commerce and business; Part III. Teacher training; Part IV. Military education; Part V. Professional veterinary medicine; Part VI. S… more
Date: 1930
Creator: United States. Office of Education.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Survey of Land-Grant Colleges and Universities, Volume 1

Description: First volume of the results of a survey undertaken by the U.S. Office of Education to determine their achievements, objectives, and functions. This bulletin provides the data and information collected by the Office during the survey and suggestions about possible improvements or changes. This volume is divided into eleven parts: Part I. Historical introduction; Part II. Control and administrative organization; Part III. Business management and finance; Part IV. Work of the registrar; Part V. … more
Date: 1930
Creator: United States. Office of Education.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Production of Kale.

Description: Describes the varieties of kale and best practices for growing and marketing it.
Date: November 1937
Creator: Thompson, Ross C. (Ross Calvin), 1896-
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Fabrics and designs for children's clothes.

Description: Provides a variety of children's clothing designs and suggestions for fabrics to use. Includes photographs, line drawings, and design and construction tips.
Date: October 1937
Creator: Scott, Clarice L. (Clarice Louisba), b. 1899 & Smith, Margaret, 1902-
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Machinery for dusting cotton.

Description: Describes the types of machinery which can be used for dusting cotton plants with chemicals to prevent boll weevil damage.
Date: July 1934
Creator: Gaines, R. C. (Robert Callaway), 1898- & Isler, D. A. (David Adelbert), 1902-
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Dairy cattle judging.

Description: Describes the major points for judging dairy cows and how to conduct comparative judging.
Date: February 1937
Creator: Nystrom, Amer Benjamin, 1885-
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Growing and feeding grain sorghums.

Description: Describes the varieties of grain sorghum, and provides methods for planting and cultivating it effectively.
Date: December 1936
Creator: Martin, John H. (John Holmes), 1893-; Cole, John S. (John Selden) & Semple, Arthur T. (Arthur Truman), 1895-
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Stop gullies : save your farm.

Description: Provides advice and instructions for stopping or healing gullies created by erosion. Includes photographs and descriptions of the damage caused by gullies to farmland.
Date: September 1934
Creator: Mattoon, Wilbur R. (Wilbur Reed), 1875-1941
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Marketing hay by modern methods.

Description: Provides a description of marketing methods, trade rules, and suggestions for selling and shipping hay. Includes sample forms.
Date: 1939
Creator: Collier, G. A.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Wheat smuts and their control.

Description: Describes the characteristics of three types of wheat smut in the United States and methods of control.
Date: February 1938
Creator: Leukel, R. W.; Faris, J. A., d. 1933.; Tapke, V. F. & Rodenhiser, H. A.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Cultivated grasses of secondary importance.

Description: An illustrated guide to lesser-known but valuable non-native grass varieties in the United States.
Date: 1930
Creator: Piper, Charles V. (Charles Vancouver), 1867-1926
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Using soil-binding plants to reclaim gullies in the South.

Description: Describes types of trees, vines, and grasses that can be planted in the southern United States to prevent soil erosion.
Date: 1938
Creator: Meginnis, H. G. (Harold Glenn), 1903-
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Growing Nursery Stock of Southern Pines.

Description: Describes the steps for growing southern pine seedlings from nursery stock; discusses the proper methods for sowing, watering, and weeding.
Date: April 1938
Creator: Huberman, M. A.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Dwarf Fruits.

Description: Describes methods for propagating dwarf fruit trees, and the steps necessary to maintain them.
Date: February 1939
Creator: Gould, H. P.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Production of Garlic.

Description: Discusses garlic as a crop in terms of its different varieties, the steps for preparing land, cultivating, harvesting, cleaning, and shipping garlic for the market.
Date: July 1938
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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Eliminating Bats From Buildings.

Description: Describes the habits of bats and possible places they choose to live, including houses. Provides various methods for repelling them. Argues against killing bats except as a last resort.
Date: September 1935
Creator: Silver, James, b. 1890
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Controlling Kidney Worms in Swine in the Southern States.

Description: Describes the life cycle of the kidney worm and explains how to control the worm in swine in the southern United States.
Date: August 1939
Creator: Schwartz, Benjamin, 1889-
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Production of Salsify or Vegetable-Oyster.

Description: Introduces salsify and its varieties, and discusses ways to cultivate, store, cook, and sell it.
Date: February 1938
Creator: Beattie, W. R. (William Renwick), b. 1870
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Production of Chicory and Endive.

Description: Discusses the characteristics of chicory and endive, and describes the steps necessary to successfully produce them.
Date: October 1937
Creator: Beattie, W. R. (William Renwick), b. 1870
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Production of Spinach.

Description: Describes characteristics and varieties of spinach, and provides farmers with recommendations for soils, fertilizers, cultivating, and harvesting it.
Date: April 1938
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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Strawberry Clover.

Description: Describes the growth of strawberry clover in fields, its benefits and tolerance, and steps for planting, cultivating, and seed production.
Date: July 1939
Creator: Hollowell, E. A. (Eugene Amos)
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Eradication of the Cultivated Black Currant in White Pine Regions.

Description: Describes how black currant plants help spread blister rust and the steps that can be taken to prevent blister rust among white pines by eradicating black currant.
Date: February 1939
Creator: Martin, J. F.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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