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Pacific Rural Press and California Fruit Bulletin. Vol. XLIX. No. 17. April 27, 1895

The Dewey Publishing Company, San Francisco, CA, 1895

Original publisher's black and white wrapper with a reprinted black and white photograph showing a man "still-water fishing on Russian River, near Echo Station, in Mendocino County." 11 1/4" x 15 1/2." Pages 259-272, complete. Black and white illustrations and advertisements throughout magazine, complete. Pages are very clean and intact but loose. Slight 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: "On Russian River," "Horticulture: The Date Palm," "The Poultry Yard: Chickens in the Orchards," "The Swine Yard: How to Keep Hogs Healthy," "The Dairy: Dairy Industry of California; The Dairy in Mixed Farming," "The Apiary: California Bee-Keeping," "The Field: Alfalfa Growing in Tulare County; Utah's Lesson on Sugar," "Domestic Economy: Practical Information About Dried Fruits" [includes recipes], "Patrons of Husbandry: Highland Grange's Plan for a Summer Grange Meeting; The Roseville Grange [nearby towns are also mentioned]; Tulare Grange; San Jose Grange," and "The Future Newspaper.". Book. Book Condition: Collectible-Very Good. Binding: Soft cover

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