Barberry Bushes And Wheat (1907)

Barberry Bushes And Wheat is a book written by Andrew McFarland Davis in 1907. The book is a detailed account of the history and impact of the barberry bush on wheat production in New England. Davis explores the connection between the spread of barberry bushes and the outbreak of stem rust disease in wheat crops during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.The book is divided into two parts. The first part provides a historical overview of the barberry bush and its introduction to North America. Davis discusses the various uses of the barberry bush, including its medicinal properties and its use in cooking. He also explores the role of the barberry bush in the spread of stem rust disease in wheat crops.The second part of the book is a scientific analysis of the impact of the barberry bush on wheat production. Davis examines the life cycle of the stem rust fungus and its relationship to the barberry bush. He also discusses the efforts made by the United States Department of Agriculture to eradicate the barberry bush and control the spread of stem rust disease.Overall, Barberry Bushes And Wheat is a comprehensive study of the impact of the barberry bush on wheat production in New England. It provides a valuable historical and scientific perspective on the relationship between plants and disease, and the efforts made to control their impact on agriculture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.