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Pacific Rural Press and California Fruit Bulletin. Vol. LV. No. 3. January 15, 1898

The Dewey Publishing Company, San Francisco, CA, 1898

Original publisher's black and white wrapper with a reprinted black and white photograph on the front cover showing "scene in the garden of Pro. Emory E. Smith, Palo Alto" and "view in a squash field in Arroyo Grande Valley--from 'California Vegetables.'" 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 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: "In a Private Garden," "In the Squash Field," "Horticulture: Citrus Fruit Culture," The Field: Alfalfa Growing and Hay Making," "The Swine Yard: Home Grown Pork in Oregon," "Sheep and Wool: An Oregon View of Mutton Sheep," "Fruit Preservation: Prunes and Prune Drying in Oregon; California Dried Fruits in France," "Domestic Economy: Domestic Hints [recipes]; Hints to Housekeepers," "The Sun's Convulsions," "A Land Without Life," "Distinction Between Energy and Power," and "Patrons of Husbandry: New Year's Celebration by Stockton Grange.". Book. Book Condition: Collectible-Fine. Binding: Soft cover

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