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Pacific Rural Press and California Fruit Bulletin. Vol. XLIX. No. 15. April 13, 1895

The Dewey Publishing Company, San Francisco, CA, 1895

Original publisher's black and white wrapper with a reprinted black and white photograph of "a November gathering of Lake County productions" [an assortment of squashes and other fruits and vegetables]. 11 1/4" x 15 1/2." Pages 225-240, complete. Black and white illustrations and advertisements throughout magazine, complete. Pages are very clean and intact but loose. Slight chipping at the spine. 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: "Productions of Lake County," "Paris Green Treatment for Codling Moth," "Florist and Gardener: Hardy Palms at Santa Barbara," "The Swine Yard: Pig Feeding in Oregon; Treatment of Hog Cholera," "Horticulture: A Rare Species of Walnut," "The Poultry Yard: A Santa Cruz Egg Record," "The Stock Yard: Alfalfa in Kern County," "The Field: The Great Wheat Problem--No. 7," "The Dairy: Butter from Whey," "Domestic Economy: Hints to Housekeepers; Domestic Hints [recipes]," "Patrons of Husbandry: Why Dixon Grange Died; Yuba City Grange and Surroundings," "Parts That Do Not Grow Old," and "Lake County: A Region That Has Been Nominated the 'Switzerland of California.'". Book. Book Condition: Collectible-Very Good. Binding: Soft cover

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