Rideout XII - Notes on the "Hessian Fly" insect and its effect on wheat - n.d.
This section contains Rideout's research notes regarding the "Hessian Fly", an insect that infested American wheat. According to Rideout's notes, the fly was so-called "from its first being noted in 1776 at the time of the arrival of Hessian troops in America. The material focuses on this "flying we...
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| Physical Description: | 2 items |
| Summary: | This section contains Rideout's research notes regarding the "Hessian Fly", an insect that infested American wheat. According to Rideout's notes, the fly was so-called "from its first being noted in 1776 at the time of the arrival of Hessian troops in America. The material focuses on this "flying weevil" and the Governments and Customs reaction. It is unclear as to whether this material was published or what reason it was researched. Possibly quarantine? |
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| Date: | n.d. |
| Reference Number: | Rideout XII |
| Arrangement: | The material is arranged in the form in which it was previously listed. |