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Pacific Rural Press. Vol. XLVI. No. 7. August 12, 1893

The Dewey Publishing Company, San Francisco, CA, 1893

Original publisher's black and white wrapper with a reprinted black and white photograph of "California Fan Palms at San Fernando Mission." 11 1/4" x 15 1/2." Pages 117-132, complete. Black and white illustrations and advertisements throughout magazine, complete. Pages are very clean and intact but loose. 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: "Majestic Palms at San Fernandom," "Unusual Hay Shortage Abroad [in Europe]," "The Orcus Chalybeus [ladybug] Is Doing Well," "Horticulture: Lemon Growing; Orange Figures in the Ojai; Japanese Plums in Vaca Valley," "The Irrigationist: California Methods of Irrigation," "Rural Improvement: Sewage Farms in California," "The Dairy: Making Gilt-Edge Butter; Jersey Cheese Victory at World's Fair," "The Apiary: Honey Notes," "World's Fair: A Californian's Comments," "Poultry Yard: Hens or Pullets; Let Your Hens Sit; To Start Hens to Laying," "The Home Circle: How to Clean Dresses; How to Open a New Book," "Domestic Economy: The Cold Potato," and "Patrons of Husbandry: From Yuba City Grange; San Jose Grange; Temescal Grange; Santa Cruz Grange Closed Out.". Book. Book Condition: Collectible-Very Good. Binding: Soft cover

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