Barberry Bushes And Wheat (1907) : Kessinger Publishing : 9781164584551 : 1164584553 : 10 Sep 2010 : Barberry Bushes And Wheat is a book written by Andrew McFarland Davis in 1907. The book is a detailed account of the history and impact of the barberry bush on wheat production in New England. Davis explores the connection between the spread of barberry bushes and the outbreak of stem rust disease in wheat crops during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.The book is divided into two parts. The first part provides a historical overview of the barberry bush and its introduction to North America. Davis discusses the various uses of the barberry bush, including its medicinal properties and its use in cooking. He also explores the role of the barberry bush in the spread of stem rust disease in wheat crops.The second part of the book is a scientific analysis of the impact of the barberry bush on wheat production. Davis examines the life cycle of the stem rust fungus and its relationship to