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Pacific Rural Press and California Fruit Bulletin. Vol. LIII. No. 19. May 8, 1897

The Dewey Publishing Company, San Francisco, CA, 1897

Original publisher's black and white wrapper with two reprinted black and white photographs on the front cover showing "agriculture in Japan--gathering the barley crop" and "threshing barley in Japan." 11 1/4" x 15 1/2." Pages 289-304, complete. Black and white illustrations and advertisements throughout magazine, complete. Pages are very clean and intact. Slight chipping at the spine. A Fine copy. 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: "The Barley Harvest in Japan," "The Vine Hoppers," "Horticulture: Walnut Growing in Southern California," "The Poultry Yard: Hints on Selecting for Special Purposes; Value of Pure Bred Fowls," "The Veterinarian: Latest Advice on Tuberculosis," "The Field: Summer Cultivation," "The Apiary: Bees in the San Joaquin," "The Home Circle," "Domestic Economy: Domestic Hints [recipes]; Hints for the Household," "Peppermint Growing at the North," "The Dairy: Dairying in Southern California; Selma Dairy Association," and "Patrons of Husbandry: Sacramento County Grangers' Annual Picnic; Stockton Grange Picnic.". Book. Book Condition: Collectible-Fine. Binding: Soft cover

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