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Pacific Rural Press and California Fruit Bulletin. Vol. LV. No. 9. February 26, 1898

The Dewey Publishing Company, San Francisco, CA, 1898

Original publisher's black and white wrapper with reprinted black and white photographs on the front cover showing "new hybrid plums by Luther Burbank of Santa Rosa" and "bean thresher at work near Santa Paula, Ventura County--from 'California Vegetables.'" 11 1/4" x 15 1/2." Pages 129-144, 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: "Bean Threshing," "New Plums by Luther Burbank," "Horticulture: Practical Notes," "Florist and Gardener: Recent Developments in English Horticulture," "Entomological: New Facts About the Codlin Moth; Peach Moth and Prune Fertilizing," "Fruit Marketing: Capay Valley Fruit and Its Marketing," "The Swine Yard: Selection, Care and Management of Hogs," "The Apiary: Notes on California Practice," "The Newest El Dorado" [five reprinted photographs with captions relating to the Klondike Gold Rush], "Domestic Economy: Domestic Hints [recipes]; Hints to Housekeepers," and "Electrical Storms in California.". Book. Book Condition: Collectible-Fine. Binding: Soft cover

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