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Pacific Rural Press and California Fruit Bulletin. Vol. LIII. No. 22. May 29, 1897

The Dewey Publishing Company, San Francisco, CA, 1897

Original publisher's black and white wrapper with black and white illustrations on the front cover showing a "hackle feather of a Light Brahma cock," a "pair of Light Brahmas," and a "pair of Black Langshans." 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. 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: "Brahmas and Langshans," "Sour Sap in Root and Top of Fruit Trees," "Sub-irrigation in Tulare County," "Horticulture: The Fig in California; The Best Orange; The Field Pea for Green Manuring," "Entomological: Treatment of Woolly Aphis," "The Sugar Beet: Some Points on Beet Sugar Making," "The Field: At What Stage of Maturity Shall Hay Be Cut?," "The Apiary: Proper Management of Swarms," "The Poultry Yard: Corn for Egg Production; A Turkey Trouble; Poultry Products by Weight," "The Veterinarian: Treatment for Capped Hock," "Domestic Economy: Domestic Hints [recipes]; Hints to Housekeepers," "The Camphor Tree," "The Deepest Well," and "Patrons of Husbandry: Co-operation in Two Rock Grange; Strawberry Feast at Sacramento.". Book. Book Condition: Collectible-Fine. Binding: Soft cover

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