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May 2, 1879
Brenham Weekly Banner
Brenham, Washington County, Texas
What is this article about?
Mr. Thomas Brandon Shannon of Plantersville, Grimes County, submits a method to the agricultural society for preventing cotton worms: top the cotton upon first appearance of the miller or fly, then agitate the plants frequently with plow, brush, or other means until maturity.
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Cotton Worm.
Some time last fall the Banner published a communication from Mr. Thomas Brandon Shannon, of Plantersville, Grimes county, on the prevention of the cotton worm. He sends the following specifications as submitted to the agricultural society:
1st. I propose to top the cotton immediately on the first appearance of the miller or cotton fly.
2nd. I propose—the cotton being topped—to follow immediately with plow or with brush (trimmed and arranged in such manner as not to bruise or tear the bush.) With cold water distributed through or by instruments made for the distribution of poisons, with rotating fans or any other harmless practice that will produce a frequent stir or shaking of the bush. The oftener the farmer can produce this agitation among his cotton stalks the more complete his success.
3rd. I propose that the treatment recommended in specification 2 be diligently administered until the farmer sees his cotton entering its last stage of maturity.
Some time last fall the Banner published a communication from Mr. Thomas Brandon Shannon, of Plantersville, Grimes county, on the prevention of the cotton worm. He sends the following specifications as submitted to the agricultural society:
1st. I propose to top the cotton immediately on the first appearance of the miller or cotton fly.
2nd. I propose—the cotton being topped—to follow immediately with plow or with brush (trimmed and arranged in such manner as not to bruise or tear the bush.) With cold water distributed through or by instruments made for the distribution of poisons, with rotating fans or any other harmless practice that will produce a frequent stir or shaking of the bush. The oftener the farmer can produce this agitation among his cotton stalks the more complete his success.
3rd. I propose that the treatment recommended in specification 2 be diligently administered until the farmer sees his cotton entering its last stage of maturity.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Recovery
What keywords are associated?
Cotton Worm
Prevention
Topping Cotton
Plant Agitation
Agricultural Method
What entities or persons were involved?
Thomas Brandon Shannon
Where did it happen?
Plantersville, Grimes County
Story Details
Key Persons
Thomas Brandon Shannon
Location
Plantersville, Grimes County
Event Date
Some Time Last Fall
Story Details
Proposal to prevent cotton worms by topping cotton on first appearance of the miller or fly, followed by frequent agitation of the plants using plow, brush, cold water, or fans until maturity.