Pomology orchard programs in response to growing markets. At the same time, horticulturists from the USDA and agricultural colleges were bringing new varieties to the United States from foreign expeditions, and developing experimental lots for these fruits. In response to this increased interest and activity, USDA established the Division of Pomology in 1886 and named Henry E. Van Deman as chief pomologist. An important focus of the division was to publish illustrated accounts of new varieties and to disseminate research findings to fruit growers and breeders through special publications and annual reports. During this period Andrew Jackson Downing and his brother
What of the Mormons? What of the Mormons? What of the Mormons?: A Brief Study of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is a 1947 book by Gordon B. Hinckley that was published by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). Portions of the book continue to be published by the LDS Church under the title Truth Restored: A Short History of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Hinckley wrote "What of the Mormons?" while he was employed as the Executive Secretary to the Church Radio, Publicity, and Mission Literature Committee. As part of the celebration of