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Pacific Rural Press and California Fruit Bulletin. Vol. LII. No. 22. November 28, 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 branches of "Eucalyptus macrorrhyncha" and "Eucalyptus sideroxylon.--Var. pallida." 11 1/4" x 15 1/2." Pages 337-352, complete. Black and white illustrations and advertisements throughout magazine, complete. Pages are very clean and intact. Slight chipping at the spine. There is a tear measuring about 4" x 1" at the top of Pages 339-340 that does not affect any text except for the date. 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: "A Silver-Leafed Eucalypt," "An International Wheat Price," "The Brewers and Hop Substitutes," "The Vineyard: Preserving Fresh Grapes," "The Poultry Yard: Hints from the Poultry Keeper; California Poultry Shows," "Horticulture: Protecting Fruit Against Frost; Winter Spraying in Placer County," "The Field: Sugar Beets with Irrigation; Guarding Cultivated Land Against Washouts," "Florist and Gardener: Rose Pruning at Fresno," "The Dairy: Dairying in California," "Sheep and Wool: The Oregon Angora Breeders," "The Home Circle: Gems of Thought; Fragrant Pillows; It Does Not Pay [advises against overworking]," "Domestic Economy: Recipes; Hints to Housekeepers," "Cost of Labor Wars," "Pneumatic Tubes in the Postal Service," "The Government's Coast Defense Guns," and "Patrons of Husbandry: From Petaluma; Grange Notes.". Book. Book Condition: Collectible-Fine. Binding: Soft cover

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