DATES--AMERICA'S NEW FRUIT CROP Part 1

Description

Shows activities at the Department of Agriculture date garden in Mecca, California. Imported date palms flourish under irrigation of the desert. Shoots are cut from palms, propagated, and planted. Fumigants are sprayed on the plants to combat insect pests. Dates are picked and cleaned.

Collection

Records of the Extension Service

Series

Motion Picture Films