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Pacific Rural Press and California Fruit Bulletin. Vol. XLIX. No. 26. June 29, 1895

The Dewey Publishing Company, San Francisco, CA, 1895

Original publisher's black and white wrapper with three reprinted black and white photographs showing "Mount Shasta from an adjacent elevation," "the trail to the summit of the mountain [Mt. Shasta]," and three people on horseback riding up a slope. 11 1/4" x 15 1/2." Pages 401-416, complete. Black and white illustrations and advertisements throughout magazine, complete. Pages are very clean and intact but loose. Some 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: "In the Shasta Region," "Wheat Outlook," "Sacramento River Fruit Growers," "Agricultural Engineer: Sharp Shooting vs. Broadside in Fertilization," "Horticulture: The Future of the California Fruit Industry; New Distribution of Rhizobius," "Fruit Marketing: A Chicago Auction Sale," "The Field: A New Book on Insect Pests," "The Poultry Yard: The War Against Vermin; Pacific Poultry and Pigeon Association," "Sheep and Wool: Neatly Dressed Lambs; The Situation in Western Wool; Mutton or Beef; One Way to Shear a Sheep," "The Swine Yard: Summer Care of Brood Sows," "The Stable: To Prevent Kicking in the Stall; Train the Young Colts; Let the Feet Rest; Beans for Horses; Preserving Harness," "The Apiary: Moving Bees," "The Home Circle: She Is No Novelty [about countries where women hold prominent social positions], and "Domestic Economy: Recipes." Index to Vol. XLIX (January-June 1985).. Book. Book Condition: Collectible-Very Good. Binding: Soft cover

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