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U.S. Department of Agriculture, Washington, D.C., Farmers' Bulletin No. 1656. Published date: March 1943 (revised). Staple-bound pamphlet, paper covers; 31 pp; 23 cm. Revised edition. Illustrated throughout with black and white photographic illustrations, diagrams, tables, and one outline map.
In good condition. Original printed paper wrappers with mild age toning and light surface soiling; small chips and minor wear along edges and spine; shallow creases to corners. "From James W. Mott Member of Congress First District Oregon" stamped on bottom corner of front cover. Interior pages evenly toned with age; scattered small stains and handling marks; no writing observed. Provides comprehensive guidance on the cultivation, harvesting, curing, and marketing of peanuts. Revised during World War II to address increased domestic demand for vegetable oils following the loss of overseas supplies; emphasizes peanuts as a strategic wartime crop. Illustrated with field photographs, machinery, plant anatomy, and regional growing maps. Originally issued February 1931; this revised March 1943 edition reflects wartime agricultural priorities. Contents include: Conditions necessary for peanut growing; Selection and preparation of the soil; Fertilizers and manure; Lime and gypsum; Peanut seed and its care; Selection of seed; Storage of seed; Age of seed; Preparation for planting; Seed treatment; Inoculation; Planting; Protection from birds and rodents after planting; Hand and machine planting; Cultivation; Implements for cultivation; Harvesting and curing; Time of harvesting; Methods of digging; Curing; Preparation for market; Picking; Bagging; Cleaning and grading; Varieties for the market; Marketing; Peanuts and byproducts as stock feed; Peanuts for oil.