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Pacific Rural Press and California Fruit Bulletin. Vol. LIV. No. 3. July 17, 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 "Blue Andalusian hen," "pair of White-Faced Black Spanish [chickens]," and "Black Minorca cockerel." 11 1/4" x 15 1/2." Pages 33-48, 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: "Minorcas, Andalusians and Black Spanish," "A Cling Peach Combine in Sutter County," "Pruning Logan Berries," "The Horseflesh Business in Oregon," "Cereal Crops: Wheat Growing in Contra Costa," "The Apiary: Southern California Notes," "Entomological: The California Vinehopper," "Fruit Preservation: The Canned Fruit Industry," "Florist and Gardener: Pen Pictures of California," "Sheep and Wool: The Tariff," "The Veterinarian: Tuberculin as a Detective and Cure for Consumption," "Forestry: Rules to Govern Forest Reserves," "The Dairy: Rules for Butter Making," "Domestic Economy: Domestic Hints [recipes]; Hints to Housekeepers," and "Patrons of Husbandry: Labors and Recreations of Tulare Grange.". Book. Book Condition: Collectible-Fine. Binding: Soft cover

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