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Pacific Rural Press and California Fruit Bulletin. Vol. XLIX. No. 23. June 8, 1895

The Dewey Publishing Company, San Francisco, CA, 1895

Original publisher's black and white wrapper with two reprinted black and white photographs showing "main avenue at the California nursery at Niles," "a glimpse of the conifer section," "and "the propagating houses." 11 1/4" x 15 1/2." Pages 353-368, 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: "Midsummer in the Nurseries," "Fruit Marketing: Concerning Fruit Auctions; Grading and Packing Fruit to Meet the Wants of the Trade," "Horticulture: Best Varieties of Fruit for Profit," "The Dairy: The Cow Test at the State Fair; Yearling Cows in the State Fair Butter Test," "The Poultry Yard: A Contra Costa Poultryman's Ways," "Sheep and Wool: Hold On to the Merino," "The Field: The Russian Thistle in California," "The Home Circle: Popular Science," "Domestic Economy: Hints to Housekeepers; Domestic Hints [recipes]," and "Patrons of Husbandry: Tulare Grange; The Grange and Its Present Need.". Book. Book Condition: Collectible-Fine. Binding: Soft cover

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