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Pacific Rural Press and California Fruit Bulletin. Vol. LIII. No. 14. April 3, 1897

The Dewey Publishing Company, San Francisco, CA, 1897

Original publisher's black and white wrapper with a reprinted black and white photograph on the front cover showing "poultry in the orchard--two methods of arranging houses and yards at J. W. Osburn's, at Orange." 11 1/4" x 15 1/2." Pages 209-224, 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: "Poultry in the Orchard," "Pith of the Week's News" [includes obituary for William T. Adams, a popular author who wrote under the pen name, "Oliver Optic"], "Track and Farm: The Horse Situation," "Meteorological: Discussions on the Weather," "Florist and Gardener: Streets and Their Adornment; Erythroniums," "The Poultry Yard: The Poultry Interest," "Entomological: A New County Law for Pest Suppression; The Avarado [Alvarado] Factory Reaching New Territory; The Dairy Bureau," "Domestic Economy: Hints to Housekeepers; Domestic Hints [recipes]," "A Delicate Instrument," "Bacteria," and "Patrons of Husbandry: Co-operation in Two Rock Grange.". Book. Book Condition: Collectible-Fine. Binding: Soft cover

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