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Pacific Rural Press and California Fruit Bulletin. Vol. LII. No. 11. September 12, 1896

The Dewey Publishing Company, San Francisco, CA, 1896

Original publisher's black and white wrapper with two reprinted black and white photographs on the front cover showing "the mountain gum--Eucalyptus tereticornis" and "the sugar gum--Eucalyptus corynocalyx." 11 1/4" x 15 1/2." Pages 161-176, complete. Black and white illustrations and advertisements throughout magazine, complete. Pages are very clean and intact but loose. Some chipping at the spine. The Pacific Rural Press was a major agricultural journal that was published between the mid-nineteenth century and early twentieth century. Many of the articles give information and advice on the different parts of the agricultural industry. The following are some of the articles and features in this issue: "Sugar Gum and Mountain Gum," "Horticulture: Olive and Olive Products in America; The California Lemon; Florida Orange Trees; Cider Vinegar Making," "Arboriculture: Walnut Growing at the South," "The Field: Killing Johnson Grass," "The Dairy: Refrigeration vs. Natural Ice; Cheese Making in Hot Weather; Hay Tea for Calves," "The Stable: The Care of Harness," "The Poultry Yard: Feather-Pulling Approved," "The Swine Yard: Swine Notes," "Domestic Economy: Domestic Hints; Hints to Housekeepers," "Tobacco Dust as an Insecticide," "Cantilever Bridges," and "Patrons of Husbandry: San Jose Grange; Grange Work in Sonoma.". Book. Book Condition: Collectible-Very Good. Binding: Soft cover

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