Grape Propagation, Pruning, and Training

One of 4 pamphlets in the series: Farmers' bulletin (United States. Department of Agriculture) available on this site.

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Revised bulletin describing information related to the propagation and cultivation of grapevines in the United States, including the best locations and soils, care of vines, and methods of grape growing.

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28 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

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Husmann, George C. (George Charles), 1861-1939 November 1917.

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Revised bulletin describing information related to the propagation and cultivation of grapevines in the United States, including the best locations and soils, care of vines, and methods of grape growing.

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28 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

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"Issued December 1911; revised, November, 1917."

Contents: Importance of grape culture -- Propagation of the grape -- Soil and location -- Description of the parts of a vine -- Care and training of young vines -- The pruning of bearing vines -- Training and training systems -- The principal grape regions of the United States.

This bulletin includes a section about the "Munson System" of training grapevines (p. 20).

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  • OCLC: 77210649
  • Library of Congress Control Number: agr1800355
  • SuDoc Number: A 1.9:471
  • Series Number: 471
  • Accession or Local Control No: GCF_01-085
  • Archival Resource Key: ark:/67531/metapth1353070

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T. V. Munson Collection

Thomas Volney Munson (September 26, 1853 - January 21, 1913), a renowned grape horticulturist is most well known for his contributions to the field of horticulture and rootstock development. His grape research and collection of native Texas rootstock were the impetus in saving the French wine industry. The French government bestowed on Munson, the Chevalier du Merite Agricole (The French Legion of Honor) for his contribution in saving the French wine industry.

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  • November 1917

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  • July 15, 2021, 2:49 p.m.

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  • Aug. 11, 2021, 2:49 p.m.

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Husmann, George C. (George Charles), 1861-1939. Grape Propagation, Pruning, and Training, pamphlet, November 1917; Washington D.C.. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1353070/: accessed May 31, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Grayson College Foundation.

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