Papers. 1905-1973.

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Papers. 1905-1973.

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The Plant Introduction Garden was established in Chico by the Department of Agriculture in 1904 to evaluate, propagate and distribute plant accessions from other countries. Emphasis on deciduous stone fruits and nuts developed during the early years. The garden was closed in 1973. This collection includes visitors record books and records of plantings. Also included are summaries of reports to the weather bureau on temperature and precipitation, soil thermograph records, and samples of hydro-thermograph charts.

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California State University, Chico, Chico State

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California State University, Chico, Chico State

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The United States Department of Agriculture was established in 1862 by President Abraham Lincoln and was elevated to a Cabinet level organization by President Grover Cleveland in 1889. The Department of Agriculture assists farmers and producers of food as well as creating policies and programs related to food distribution and nutrition information. The United States Department of Agriculture controls a number of regional offices through out the continential United States and its territories....

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