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Pacific Rural Press and California Fruit Bulletin. Vol. LV. No. 12. March 19, 1898

The Dewey Publishing Company, San Francisco, CA, 1898

Original publisher's black and white wrapper with three reprinted black and white photographs on the front cover showing "Urbaniste pear, on alkali," "Beurre d'Amalis, on weak alkali," and "wheat and barley grain on alkali land treated with gypsum" [shows comparison chart of wheat on soils ranging from medium to fully reclaimed alkali]. 11 1/4" x 15 1/2." Pages 177-192, complete. Black and white illustrations and advertisements throughout magazine, complete. Pages are very clean and intact but loose. 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: "Alkali and Plant Growth," "The Quarantine Line" [about Texas fever], "Horticulture: Investigation of the Fruit Districts of the Pacific Coast; Olives and Olive Culture," "Florist and Gardener: Musings on the Mole," "The Irrigator: Preserving Our Forests," "Sheep and Wool: The Future of the Sheep," "The Dairy: The Evil of Poor Cows," "The Veterinarian: Tuberculosis," and "Domestic Economy: Domestic Hints; Hints to Housekeepers.". Book. Book Condition: Collectible-Fine. Binding: Soft cover

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