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Pacific Rural Press and California Fruit Bulletin. Vol. LIII. No. 15. April 10, 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 "a dromedary plowing outfit in Palestine." 11 1/4" x 15 1/2." Pages 225-240, 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: "Plowing in Palestine" [a western perspective of agriculture in Palestine], "From an Independent Standpoint" [includes an update on the agricultural tariff bill and commentary about President McKinley's wife, First Lady Ida McKinley], "Classification of Dried Fruits," "Agricultural Notes" [recent agricultural news from California counties], "Horticulture: Olive Growing in the San Joaquin," "The Field: A Great Canaigre Enterprise," "The Poultry Yard: Selecting and Crossing Fowls," "Forestry: The New Forest Reservations," "Florist and Gardener: Pole Beans," "Domestic Economy: Domestic Hints [recipes]; Hints to Housekeepers," "Bicycle and Mountain Climbing Suits--A Dainty Child's Frock," "Economic Value of Fruit Stones," "Heat of the Sun," "Rising and Lowering Continents," "Earthquake Knowledge," "S. F. Market Report: Produce Market," and "Patrons of Husbandry: Tulare Grange.". Book. Book Condition: Collectible-Fine. Binding: Soft cover

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