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Pacific Rural Press and California Fruit Bulletin. Vol. XLIX. No. 20. May 18, 1895

The Dewey Publishing Company, San Francisco, CA, 1895

Original publisher's black and white wrapper with two reprinted black and white photographs showing a "Coyote Valley, near Ukiah, in Mendocino County" and "Skaggs' Springs in Northern Sonoma County." 11 1/4" x 15 1/2." Pages 305-320, 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: "Upper Coast Scenery," "Horticulture: Caprification of the Smyrna Fig; The Situation in Florida; Peaches for Amador County," "The Dairy: Alfillarilla [filaree plant]; Vetches," "The Swine Yard: The Hog in the Farm Economy," "The Poultry Yard: Feeding Young Chicks," "Track and Farm: The Horse Trade Improving; Sam Jones on the Trotter; The Chicago Horse Market," "The Field: The Grain Aphis in the San Joaquin," "The Home Circle: Japanese Proverbs," "Domestic Economy: Domestic Hints [recipes]; Hints to Housekeepers," "Patrons of Husbandry: Tulare Grange," "Wind Power Water Supply," and "Animal Viewed as an Engine.". Book. Book Condition: Collectible-Very Good. Binding: Soft cover

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