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Pacific Rural Press and California Fruit Bulletin. Vol. LV. No. 13. March 26, 1898

The Dewey Publishing Company, San Francisco, CA, 1898

Original publisher's black and white wrapper with three reprinted black and white photographs on the front cover showing portraits of William A. Clark and J. Ross Clark, founders of Los Alamitos Sugar Company, and a scene of "Los Alamitos Sugar Works as seen from the north." 11 1/4" x 15 1/2." Pages 193-208, complete. Black and white illustrations and advertisements throughout magazine, complete. Pages are very clean and intact but loose. 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 Alamitos Sugar Factory," "Horticulture: The Eastern Pear Blight; Grafting Olives and Figs," "Fruit Preservation: Important Points on Olive Pickling," "The Field: Value of Sorghum in a Dry Year; From Friends of the Pheasants," "The Dairy: The Silo in a Dry Season; Dairy Progress in Washington," "Sheep and Wool: Why Mohair Has Not Advanced; Dehorning Goats," "The Poultry Yard: Suggestions for Beginners on Breeds," "The Sugar Beet: What It Means to Build a Sugar Factory," "Domestic Economy: Domestic Hints; Hints to Housekeepers," "Track and Farm: The Horse Outlook," and "How Armor Is Made.". Book. Book Condition: Collectible-Fine. Binding: Soft cover

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