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Pacific Rural Press and California Fruit Bulletin. Vol. XLVIII. No. 24. December 15, 1894.
Imprint: San Francisco, CA, The Dewey Publishing Company, 1894 Original publisher's black and white wrapper with two reprinted black and white photographs showing a "debris dam on Rock Creek, Sierra County" and "dam for impounding debris, Slate Creek, Sierra County." 11 1/4" x 15 1/2." Pages 369-384, complete. Black and white illustrations and advertisements throughout magazine, complete. Pages are very clean and intact but loose. Some chipping at the spine. Bottom edge of the magazine is slightly bumped. 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: "The Debris Dam" [criticism of the use of debris dams as an "effective" way to hold back hydraulic mining debris farther upstream], [brief note on oleomargarine], "From an Independent Standpoint" [mentions the Nicaragua Canal Project], "Horticulture: Experiments in Cross Pollinating Olive Flowers," "Fruit Preservation: Dipping vs. Pricking; How A San Bernardino Grower Dries Pears," "Fruit Marketing: Notes on Shipping Fruits, Transportation, Etc.," "Florist and Gardener: The Vanilla Bean in Mexico," "The Swine Yard: Artichokes for Hogs," "The Apiary: California Honey Notes," "The Field: Bean Growing in Michigan," "Track and Farm: Wintering Horses in California; A Bright Future for the Horse [in reference to the advent of steam and electrical transportation]," "The Home Circle: Fashion Notes; Harmony in Colors; Three Kinds of Taffy," "Domestic Economy: Hints to Housekeepers; Domestic Hints [recipes]," and "Patrons of Husbandry: San Jose Grange; A Visit to Merced Grange; From Grass Valley; Stockton Grange Election.". Book. Book Condition: Collectible-Very Good. Binding: Soft cover Stock number: 021027.
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Pacific Rural Press and California Fruit Bulletin. Vol. XLVIII. No. 25. December 22, 1894.
Imprint: San Francisco, CA, The Dewey Publishing Company, 1894 Original publisher's black and white wrapper with two reprinted black and white photographs showing "the square pod pea" and a "branch of Saghalin polyhgonum." 11 1/4" x 15 1/2." Pages 385-400, 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: "Two Interesting Plants," "From an Independent Standpoint" [a variety of topics including the Salvation Army and the Nicaraguan Canal], "Horticulture: Planting and Pruning the Olive," "Entomological: Commissioners' Reports on Rhizobiids," "The Poultry Yard: The Poultry Business As It Is; Poultry in the Orchard," "University Distribution of Seeds, Plants and Scions" [about the Agricultural Experiment Station of the University of California], "The Home Circle: The Southern Girl," "Domestic Economy: Domestic Hints [recipes]; Hints to Housekeepers; New and Choice Candy Recipes," "Why Is Oleomargarine Indigestible?," "The Efficiency of Centrifugal Pumps," "The Russian Cream Separator," and "Patrons of Husbandry: Signs of Grange Revival; San Joaquin Pomona Grange at Lockeford; From Yuba City; From Merced.". Book. Book Condition: Collectible-Very Good. Binding: Soft cover Stock number: 021028.
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Pacific Rural Press and California Fruit Bulletin. Vol. XLVIII. No. 26. December 29, 1894.
Imprint: San Francisco, CA, The Dewey Publishing Company, 1894 Original publisher's black and white wrapper with two reprinted black and white photographs showing a jelly exhibit and exhibits representing Fresno, Napa, San Joaquin, Santa Clara, and other California counties. 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: "County Displays," "The Stock Yard: Some Remarks on Tuberculosis in Cows," "The Dairy: Feed and Care of the Family Cow," "The Poultry Yard: Raising Chickens on the Ranch," "Agricultural Science: A Proposed Fertilizer Law," "Horticulture: From an Advocate of Nursery Irrigation," "The Botanist: Big Trees 'of California' Found Fossilized in Colorado," "The Home Circle: A Bachelor Girl's Bedroom" [room decorating advice], "Domestic Economy: Hints to Housekeepers; Kitchen Lore [recipes]," "Problem in Railroading," and "Patrons of Husbandry: Tulare Grange; From Stockton." Index to Vol. LXVIII, July to December 1894 included in the back.. Book. Book Condition: Collectible-Very Good. Binding: Soft cover Stock number: 021029.
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Pacific Rural Press and California Fruit Bulletin. Vol. XLIX. No. 1. January 5, 1895.
Imprint: San Francisco, CA, The Dewey Publishing Company, 1895 Original publisher's black and white wrapper with two reprinted black and white photographs showing "pipe line of the Brown's Valley Irrigation District" and "same pipe line crossing a suspension bridge." 11 1/4" x 15 1/2." Pages 1-16, 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: "Pipe Lines for Irrigation Water," "The Care of Young Chicks," "Horticulture: Thinning Fruit; Cherry Growing in Santa Clara Valley," "Track and Farm: Wheat as Horse Feed," "The Dairy: E. W. Steele's Beliefs and Practices," "The Field: Alfalfa Growing in Butte County," "The Home Circle: The Dominical Letters; Rubber Tires for Vehicles," "Domestic Economy" [recipes], "Horse Clipping," "White House Horses Docked," and "Patrons of Husbandry: A Lull in the Revival Effort.". Book. Book Condition: Collectible-Very Good. Binding: Soft cover Stock number: 021030.
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Pacific Rural Press and California Fruit Bulletin. Vol. XLIX. No. 3. January 19, 1895.
Imprint: San Francisco, CA, The Dewey Publishing Company, 1895 Original publisher's black and white wrapper with three reprinted black and white photographs of calla lilies and roses. 11 1/4" x 15 1/2." Pages 33-48, complete. Black and white illustrations and advertisements throughout magazine, complete. Pages are very clean and intact but loose. Some chipping at the spine. Bottom edge is slightly bumped with two small closed tears measuring about 1/4" each. 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: "New Flowers by Luther Burbank," "The State Floral Society," "Horticulture: More About the California Walnut; Olive Growing in Southern California; Objections to the St. Ambroise Apricot; San Joaquin Oranges," "Entomological: Mr. Craw's Latest Report on the Rhizobiids," "The Field: Alfalfa in Colusa County," "The Stock Yard: Notes on Live Stock Values," "The Home Circle," "Domestic Economy: Hints to Housekeepers; [recipes]," "Florist and Gardener: The Carnation," "Deep Snow," "Machinery of a Cruiser," and "Patrons of Husbandry: Grange Revival Again; Red Letter Day for Sacramento Grange; Election in South Sutter; From Potter Valley; Tulare Grange.". Book. Book Condition: Collectible-Very Good. Binding: Soft cover Stock number: 021036.
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Pacific Rural Press and California Fruit Bulletin. Vol. XLIX. No. 4. January 26, 1895.
Imprint: San Francisco, CA, The Dewey Publishing Company, 1895 Original publisher's black and white wrapper with two reprinted black and white photographs of wintry scenes in California: "scene on the Railway in the California mountains" and "a mountain gorge in its snow mantle." 11 1/4" x 15 1/2." Pages 49-64, 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: "The Heavy Winter," "On the California Mountains," "The Situation as to Wheat," "From an Independent Standpoint" [includes commentary on government topics], "Horticulture: Pomological Progress," "The Stock Yard: American Beef Sound and Good," "The Poultry Yard: Now and Then; A Hen's Rights; Cost of Raising Chickens," "The Dairy: U. S. Supreme Court Says Butter Must Not Be Imitated" [references oleomargarine], "The Field: Alfalfa Growing in Kern County," "Track and Farm: Preventing Gambling Hurts the Thoroughbred; How to Make Trotters Faster; Horse Notes," "The Home Circle: How the Mind Is Affected by the Weather," "Domestic Economy: A Good Cup of Coffee" [recipe], "Bells," "Highest Bridge in the World," "Cost of Railroad Cars," "Patrons of Husbandry: Agricultural Experiment Stations; Sonoma Pomona Grange; From Selma," and "Sacaline.". Book. Book Condition: Collectible-Very Good. Binding: Soft cover Stock number: 021038.
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Pacific Rural Press and California Fruit Bulletin. Vol. XLIX. No. 5. February 2, 1895.
Imprint: San Francisco, CA, The Dewey Publishing Company, 1895 Original publisher's black and white wrapper with two reprinted black and white photographs showing a bouquet of "the new violet--'the California'" and people working in a "field of 'California' violet near San Francisco." 11 1/4" x 15 1/2." Pages 65-80, complete. Black and white illustrations and advertisements throughout magazine, complete. Pages are very clean and intact but loose. Some chipping at the spine. Some of the pages are browned. 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: "The California Violet," "Flowers Fashionable," "From an Independent Standpoint" [mention of President Grover Cleveland], "Future of the Horse Industry," "Horticulture: State Horticultural Society; The St. Ambroise Apricot," "The Garden: Culture and Fertilization of the Onion Crop," "The Poultry Yard: A Large Poultry Enterprise," "Track and Farm: Better Tone in the Horse Market," "The Home Circle: Dyspepsia and Baldness," "Domestic Economy: Hints to Housekeepers; For the Kitchen [recipes]," "Patrons of Husbandry: San Joaquin Pomona Grange; From Grass Valley," "Northern California in Midwinter," and "To Build a Tunnel for Moving a Library.". Book. Book Condition: Collectible-Very Good. Binding: Soft cover Stock number: 021039.
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Pacific Rural Press and California Fruit Bulletin. Vol. XLIX. No. 6. February 9, 1895.
Imprint: San Francisco, CA, The Dewey Publishing Company, 1895 Original publisher's black and white wrapper with a reprinted black and white photograph of "the Lick statuary [Pioneer Monument] recently completed in this city [San Francisco]." 11 1/4" x 15 1/2." Pages 81-96, 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: "The Lick Statuary," "California State Board of Agriculture," "Horticulture: Automatic Frost Signal; Strawberries in Southern California," "Florist and Gardener: Cleaning Garden Seeds," "The Poultry Yard: Pullets' Eggs for Hatching," "The Stock Yard: Further Notes on Live-Stock Values," "The Home Circle: Why the American Girl Prefers the Shop or Factory," [about the new trend of American girls and women preferring employment as shop or factory workers instead of servants], "Domestic Economy" [recipes], "A New Fruit" ["casabana"], "Theory of the Tides," and "Patrons of Husbandry: From Yuba City Grange; From Magnolia Grange.". Book. Book Condition: Collectible-Very Good. Binding: Soft cover Stock number: 021040.
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Pacific Rural Press and California Fruit Bulletin. Vol. XLIX. No. 7. February 16, 1895.
Imprint: San Francisco, CA, The Dewey Publishing Company, 1895 Original publisher's black and white wrapper with two reprinted black and white photographs of "an aged sequoia in a pine forest" and "the ghost [cypress] of the forest on Cypress Point." 11 1/4" x 15 1/2." Pages 97-112, complete. Black and white illustrations and advertisements throughout magazine, complete. Back cover has a full-page advertisement for Royal Baking Powder that shows a hand holding up a can of the product with the phrase, "Absolutely Pure." 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: "Arboreal Spectress," "Another Freeze in Florida," "Horticulture: California Seeding Fruit; Another Frost Alarm," "Agricultural Engineer: The Good Roads Convention in Sacramento," "The Field: Sacaline and Mangel-Wurzel," "The Home Circle: Fashion Notes," "Domestic Economy: Domestic Hints" [recipes], "Patrons of Husbandry: From Stockton; Good Grange Day at Lockeford," and "Woman Sufferage" [a poem about the women's suffrage movement in the U.S.; the poem conveys some thoughts of the time on the matter and is supportive of the movement].". Book. Book Condition: Collectible-Very Good. Binding: Soft cover Stock number: 021041.
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Pacific Rural Press and California Fruit Bulletin. Vol. XLIX. No. 8. February 23, 1895.
Imprint: San Francisco, CA, The Dewey Publishing Company, 1895 Original publisher's black and white wrapper with two reprinted black and white photographs showing an "adornment of approach to California residence" [scenic front yard] and "a tasteful adornment of stream side in public or private grounds" [scenic view of a bridge over a creek]. 11 1/4" x 15 1/2." Pages 113-128, complete. Black and white illustrations and advertisements throughout magazine, complete. Pages are very clean and intact but loose. Slight chipping at the spine and a few small chips at the bottom edge. 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: "Scenic Gardening in California," "Agricultural Science: Foreign Expert Opinions on California Experiment Station Work," "The Field: The Great Wheat Problem--No.1," "Horticulture: Selecting, Planting and Pruning; St. Ambroise Apricot -- Non-Bearing Apples; A Frost Alarm Used in Colusa; Automatic Frost Signals; The Queen Olive," "Sheep and Wool: Good Points for Shropshires," "The Dairy: Alfalfa Growing in Los Angeles and Sacramento Counties; Inspecting City Milk Farms," "The Poultry Yard: A Hard Competition to Overcome," "The Home Circle: Gems of Thought" [pithy aphorisms, "Domestic Economy" [recipes], and "What Is Electricity?". Book. Book Condition: Collectible-Very Good. Binding: Soft cover Stock number: 021042.
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Pacific Rural Press and California Fruit Bulletin. Vol. XLIX. No. 11. March 16, 1895.
Imprint: San Francisco, CA, The Dewey Publishing Company, 1895 Original publisher's black and white wrapper with two reprinted black and white photographs showing "a Japanese pergola of wistaria [wisteria]" and "tree peonies, as grown in Japan." 11 1/4" x 15 1/2." Pages 161-176, complete. Black and white illustrations and advertisements throughout magazine, complete. Pages are very clean and intact but loose. Corners slightly bumped with a small bit of chipping. 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: "Japanese Gardening," "Protection to Honest Dairy Produce," "All Requests Denied" [about fruit shipping], "The Field: The Great Wheat Problem--No. 4; Wheat Birds in San Joaquin," "The Dairy: Alfalfa Growing in San Bernardino County," "Fruit Marketing: Comments Upon Eastern Selling Methods," "Florist and Gardener: Bamboos in California," "Horticulture: Successful Fruits at the Pomona Station; Another View on Root Knot," "The Home Circle: Fashion Notes; General Grant Was Not a Politician [says General Grant did not like politics because he was a man of integrity]," "Domestic Economy: Hints to Housekeepers; Domestic Hints [recipes]," "Col. Hersey on the Dried-Fruit Market," "Patrons of Husbandry: San Jose Grange," and "The Mesquite Tree and Its Uses.". Book. Book Condition: Collectible-Fine. Binding: Soft cover Stock number: 021043.
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Pacific Rural Press and California Fruit Bulletin. Vol. XLIX. No. 14. April 6, 1895.
Imprint: San Francisco, CA, The Dewey Publishing Company, 1895 Original publisher's black and white wrapper with a reprinted black and white photograph of "the old olive orchard at the Santa Barbara Mission." 11 1/4" x 15 1/2." Pages 209-224, 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: "Olives at Santa Barbara," "Wider Refrigerator Service," "Wanted--A Substitute for the Plow," "'Does Farming Pay in California?," "Enforcement of the New Dairy Law" [prevents butter and cheese knockoffs], "The Field: Wheat-Growers' Reports Reviewed; The Great Wheat Problem; Raising Wheat by Irrigation," "The Veterinarian: Paralysis in a Cow," "Florist and Gardener: Peanut Harvesting," "Patrons of Husbandry: A Patron's Views on the 'Oregon' Question," "The Home Circle: Remedy for Earache," "Domestic Economy: Domestic Hints [recipes]; Hints to Housekeepers," and "New Remedy for Insomnia.". Book. Book Condition: Collectible-Very Good. Binding: Soft cover Stock number: 021045.
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Pacific Rural Press and California Fruit Bulletin. Vol. XLIX. No. 15. April 13, 1895.
Imprint: San Francisco, CA, The Dewey Publishing Company, 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 Stock number: 021046.
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Pacific Rural Press and California Fruit Bulletin. Vol. XLIX. No. 17. April 27, 1895.
Imprint: San Francisco, CA, The Dewey Publishing Company, 1895 Original publisher's black and white wrapper with a reprinted black and white photograph showing a man "still-water fishing on Russian River, near Echo Station, in Mendocino County." 11 1/4" x 15 1/2." Pages 259-272, 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: "On Russian River," "Horticulture: The Date Palm," "The Poultry Yard: Chickens in the Orchards," "The Swine Yard: How to Keep Hogs Healthy," "The Dairy: Dairy Industry of California; The Dairy in Mixed Farming," "The Apiary: California Bee-Keeping," "The Field: Alfalfa Growing in Tulare County; Utah's Lesson on Sugar," "Domestic Economy: Practical Information About Dried Fruits" [includes recipes], "Patrons of Husbandry: Highland Grange's Plan for a Summer Grange Meeting; The Roseville Grange [nearby towns are also mentioned]; Tulare Grange; San Jose Grange," and "The Future Newspaper.". Book. Book Condition: Collectible-Very Good. Binding: Soft cover Stock number: 021048.
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Pacific Rural Press and California Fruit Bulletin. Vol. XLIX. No. 19. May 11, 1895.
Imprint: San Francisco, CA, The Dewey Publishing Company, 1895 Original publisher's black and white wrapper with two reprinted black and white photographs showing a "summer scene on Big River, near Mendocino City" and "Mendocino City, on the upper coast of California." 11 1/4" x 15 1/2." Pages 289-304, 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: "On the Mendocino Coast," "The Dairy: The Age Requirement in the State Fair Dairy Test," "Horticulture: Experience with the Kelsey Japan Plum; Guarding Against the Dried Fruit Moth; Fruits in Fresno County," "The Field: Historical Notes on Beet Sugar in the United States; What a Woman Can Do on a Farm [refers to a real-life example of how women can help manage a farm]," "Florist and Gardener: Woman as Florists" [advocates for women as florists which, according to the article, was a male-dominated field just ten to twelve years ago from 1895]; Ferns and Their Friends," "The Home Circle: Papering the House; Popular Science; Curious Facts," "Domestic Economy: Hints to Housekeepers," "Patrons of Husbandry: The Grange Field; Volunteered from Yuba City," "Aboriculture: Avenue Trees with Striking Bloom," "Fruit Outlook Near Sacramento," "The Elms in California," "How an Ax Is Made," and "Soil Exhaustion.". Book. Book Condition: Collectible-Very Good. Binding: Soft cover Stock number: 021049.
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Pacific Rural Press and California Fruit Bulletin. Vol. XLIX. No. 20. May 18, 1895.
Imprint: San Francisco, CA, The Dewey Publishing Company, 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 Stock number: 021050.
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Pacific Rural Press and California Fruit Bulletin. Vol. XLIX. No. 23. June 8, 1895.
Imprint: San Francisco, CA, The Dewey Publishing Company, 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 Stock number: 021051.
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Pacific Rural Press and California Fruit Bulletin. Vol. XLIX. No. 25. June 22, 1895.
Imprint: San Francisco, CA, The Dewey Publishing Company, 1895 Original publisher's black and white wrapper with two reprinted black and white photographs showing "Rocky Point Granite Quarry, Tulare County, Showing Indian Paintings and Effect of a Blast" and "Raymond Granite Quarry, Madera County, Cal." 11 1/4" x 15 1/2." Pages 385-400, complete. Black and white illustrations and advertisements throughout magazine, complete. Pages are very clean and intact but loose. Slight chipping at the spine. One tiny spot on the first page. 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: "Our Stone Crop," "Horticulture: Cross-Pollination Not Always Desirable; The Future of the California Fruit Industry," "The Botanist: Romance of Plant Life" [compilation of "strange" findings in plants], "Florist and Gardener: The Dwarf Limas" [lima beans], "The Dairy: The Dairy Cow," "The Poultry Yard: Care of Young Fowls," "Cereal Crops: Why Wheat Is Proportionately Cheaper Than Other Products," "Track and Farm: Watering Horses When Warm; Care of Mares in Foal; Love for Trotting on the Increase," "The Field: Black Walnut and Mulberries; Morning Glory Again," "Patrons of Husbandry: Defense of the Co-operative Buying System; Tulare Grange," "The Home Circle: Living at Our Best; The House Moth," and "Domestic Economy: Domestic Hints [recipes]; Hints to Housekeepers.". Book. Book Condition: Collectible-Fine. Binding: Soft cover Stock number: 021052.
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Pacific Rural Press and California Fruit Bulletin. Vol. XLIX. No. 26. June 29, 1895.
Imprint: San Francisco, CA, The Dewey Publishing Company, 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 Stock number: 021053.
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Pacific Rural Press and California Fruit Bulletin. Vol. L. No. 1. July 6, 1895.
Imprint: San Francisco, CA, The Dewey Publishing Company, 1895 Original publisher's black and white wrapper with three reprinted black and white photographs showing "wayside scenes in the outing season" [rural scenic views of California]. 11 1/4" x 15 1/2." Pages 1-16, 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: "The Wayside in Mid-Summer," "Sorghum Syrup," "Sheep and Wool: A Veteran's Idea of Sheep," "Horticulture: Disease of the English Walnut," "Fruit Marketing: Outlook for Dried Fruit in 1895," "The Field: Danger in Sorghum; California Tobacco Growing," "The Dairy: A Rational Review of Tuberculosis,; Keeping Milk by Pasteurization; How to Make a Concrete Floor; Home Cured Meats," "The Irrigator: How Much Water Is Needed?; Irrigation Congress," "The Home Circle: Repose of Manner; The Kind of Woman to Know; What Keeps Women Young; Tribute to Mother," Domestic Economy: Hints to Housekeepers; Kitchen Lore [recipes]," "Some Vestigial Structures in Man," "A New 'Natural' Method of Wood-Preserving," and "An Automatic Typesetter.". Book. Book Condition: Collectible-Very Good. Binding: Soft cover Stock number: 021054.
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Pacific Rural Press and California Fruit Bulletin. Vol. L. No. 2. July 13, 1895.
Imprint: San Francisco, CA, The Dewey Publishing Company, 1895 Original publisher's black and white wrapper with two reprinted black and white photographs showing a group of "Oakland cyclers halted on the road to Lake Tahoe" and a scene "in the Mendocino redwoods." 11 1/4" x 15 1/2." Pages 17-32, 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: "'On the Road'" [about scenic places in California and travelers], "A New Raisin Proposition," "Forest Waste in America," "Preserving the Forests," "Horticulture: What a Redlands Man Thinks of the Future; The Cicada in the Orchard; A Sonoma County Olive Mill," "The Poultry Yard: Mid-Summer in the Poultry Yard; Goose Farming," "The Swine Yard: Wheat for Pork Marking; How to Feed and Manage Pigs up to Six Months Old," "The Apiary: Converting Old Comb for a New Hive," "Sheep and Wool: Buying Rams; Shearing in Montana; Sheep of the World," "The Dairy: Work of the Dairy Bureau; Poisonous Cheese; Cause for Kicking; How to Air a Milk-Room," "The Field: Washing Out Alkali; Hints on Small Reservoirs," "Track and Farm: The Latest Sulky; Injury to Horses' Eyes," "Patrons of Husbandry: The Oregon State Grange; Grange Celebration," "The Home Circle: Manners for Boys," "Domestic Economy: Hints to Housekeepers; Domestic Hints [recipes]," "Dimensions of the Universe," and "Horseless Road Carriages.". Book. Book Condition: Collectible-Very Good. Binding: Soft cover Stock number: 021055.
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Pacific Rural Press and California Fruit Bulletin. Vol. L. No. 3. July 20, 1895.
Imprint: San Francisco, CA, The Dewey Publishing Company, 1895 Original publisher's black and white wrapper with a reprinted black and white composite photograph of "Santa Clara County Roads--The Sprinkling System." 11 1/4" x 15 1/2." Pages 33-48, 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: "Santa Clara County Highways," "Santa Clara Fruit Exchange Bulletin," "Horticulture: Olive Varieties in California; Deciduous Fruits in San Diego County; Orange Conditions and Varieties," "Fruit Marketing: Who Stole the Onions?," "Fruit Preservation: Best Methods of Drying Fruits," "The Field: Barnyard Manure, Green Manuring and Commercial Fertilizers," "The Vineyard: Late Pruning of Grape Vines," "The Dairy: Weight of Butter Rolls," "Forestry: Forestry in California; Young Oaks for Ornament," 'The Home Circle: Gems of Thought; Popular Science; Curious Facts; Facts About Precious Stones," and "Domestic Economy: Domestic Recipes.". Book. Book Condition: Collectible-Very Good. Binding: Soft cover Stock number: 021056.
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Pacific Rural Press and California Fruit Bulletin. Vol. L. No. 4. July 27, 1895.
Imprint: San Francisco, CA, The Dewey Publishing Company, 1895 Original publisher's black and white wrapper with a reprinted black and white composite photograph showing "glimpses of orchards of deciduous fruit trees in Santa Clara Valley." 11 1/4" x 15 1/2." Pages 49-64, 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: "Santa Clara Orchards," "From an Independent Standpoint" [commentary on the administration of President Grover Cleveland], " "Pacific Coast Hop Review," "How We Go to Sleep," "Agricultural Science: Distribution of Salts in Alkali Soils," "The Irrigator: A Decision Against the Wright Irrigation Law," "Meteorological: Sunshine in California," "Florist and Gardener: Tuberous Rooted Begonias in California," "Agricultural Engineer: The Good Roads Movement," "The Swine Yard: Profit from Pig Pork," "Horticulture: English Gooseberries," "The Dairy: Weight of Butter Rolls Again," "The Poultry Yard: Experiments with Green Bone; Fattening Fowls; Mr. Pressey on Broiler Raising," "The Field: The Ramie Fiber Problem; Bounty on Last Year's Beet Sugar," "The Home Circle: Pedestrianism in Germany" [about how many miles the average American walks per day], and "Domestic Economy: Domestic Hints" [recipes]. On Page 63 is an advertisement for the "42nd Great State Fair of California: Will be held at Sacramento.". Book. Book Condition: Collectible-Fine. Binding: Soft cover Stock number: 021057.
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Pacific Rural Press and California Fruit Bulletin. Vol. L. No. 5. August 3, 1895.
Imprint: San Francisco, CA, The Dewey Publishing Company, 1895 Original publisher's black and white wrapper with a reprinted black and white composite photograph showing "glimpses of diversified farm industries of the Santa Clara Valley." 11 1/4" x 15 1/2." Pages 65-80, 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: "A Valley of Varied Resources," "Zante Currants," "Poultry at the State Fair," "Horticulture: Lemon Growing; Orange Growing in Escondido; The Life of the Peach," "Fruit Marketing: Competition in Fruit Growing," "The Apiary: The Honey Bee in California," "The Vineyard: The Raisin Industry," "Agricultural Engineer: Hints on Tile Drainage," "The Irrigator: Comments on the Ross Decision," "Sheep and Wool: Southdown-Merino Cross," "The Dairy: England Behind America in Applying Useful Invention; Granular Butter," "The Home Circle: New View of China" [after traveling to China himself, Julian Ralph tries to promote China as a safe and desirable tourist destination], "Domestic Economy: Hints to Housekeepers; Fighting Flies; Domestic Hints [recipes]," "The Wheel," and "Patrons of Husbandry: San Jose Grange.". Book. Book Condition: Collectible-Very Good. Binding: Soft cover Stock number: 021058.
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Pacific Rural Press and California Fruit Bulletin. Vol. L. No. 11. September 14, 1895.
Imprint: San Francisco, CA, The Dewey Publishing Company, 1895 Original publisher's black and white wrapper with a reprinted black and white photograph showing "the IXL almond, originated by A. T. Hatch" and accompanying photographic illustrations that compare the IXL with the Nonpareil and Ne Plus Ultra almonds. 11 1/4" x 15 1/2." Pages 161-176, 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: "The IXL Almond," "Forestry: Forests and Their Influences," "The Vineyard: Grape Diseases on the Pacific Coast," "The Field: Prevention of Hillside Washing," "The Poultry Yard: California Ostrich Farms; Which of the Hens Are Laying?; Small Eggs Produce Pullets; To Candle Eggs; Feeding Kitchen Scraps," "The Swine Yard: The Hog in San Joaquin," "Sheep and Wool: Australian Wool Notes," "Florist and Gardener: Varieties of Cabbage; Exotics at Santa Barbara," "The Dairy: Good Bacteria," "Fruit Marketing: The Fruit Shipment to London; The Great Banana Trade," "Domestic Economy: Dried Corn and Hominy [response to a previous number (Vol. L; No. 7; August 17, 1895) in which a reader asked how to dry corn and how to make hominy]; The Kitchen [recipes]; Hints to Housekeepers," "A New Species of Bear," and "Patrons of Husbandry: From Yuba City; Concerning a Proposed Amendment in Grange Law; The Coming State Grange.". Book. Book Condition: Collectible-Fine. Binding: Soft cover Stock number: 021060.
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Pacific Rural Press and California Fruit Bulletin. Vol. L. No. 12. September 21, 1895.
Imprint: San Francisco, CA, The Dewey Publishing Company, 1895 Original publisher's black and white wrapper with two reprinted black and white photographs showing "a bee ranch in the mountains near Santa Barbara" and a "bee pasture in the Simi Valley, Ventura County." 11 1/4" x 15 1/2." Pages 177-192, 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: "Apiarian Scenes in Southern California," "Dairymen's Convention," "Irrigation Convention," "From an Independent Standpoint" [political commentary in the U.S. and abroad; one article expresses anti-Chinese and anti-Japanese sentiment under the argument of labor competition; another article mentions the Cuban War of Independence], "Fruit Marketing: Important Discussions at San Jose," "Horticulture: Lemons and Lemon Culture; The Family Olive Orchard," "The Field: Seed Growing at Santa Clara," "Sheep and Wool: Sheep in Small Flocks," "The Veterinarian: A Case of Mammitis; Drenching the Horse Through the Nose," "The Dairy: Progressive Dairying; Practical Lessons from Jersey Farm," "The Swine Yard: Swine Breeding in Connection with the Dairy," "Cereal Crops: Wheat Will Advance," "The Home Circle: Don't Kill the Dog That Bites You" [advises to keep a dog that bites a person alive in order to assess if the dog has rabies or not], "Domestic Economy: Kitchen Lore [recipes]; Hints to Housekeepers," "The Largest River," "Patrons of Husbandry: A Note from Lodi; From Tulare," "Prehistoric Irrigation Canals in California.". Book. Book Condition: Collectible-Fine. Binding: Soft cover Stock number: 021061.
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Pacific Rural Press and California Fruit Bulletin. Vol. L. No. 13. September 28, 1895.
Imprint: San Francisco, CA, The Dewey Publishing Company, 1895 Original publisher's black and white wrapper with two reprinted black and white photographs showing "the Anderson Brush Rake in Operation" and "a glimpse at a portion of the Forsyth Vineyard, Fresno." 11 1/4" x 15 1/2." Pages 193-208, 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: "A New Brush Rake," "A Fresno Raisin Vineyard," "The New Wheat Freight Schedule," "A Farmer's Views," "Prune Making in Ventura," "New Roads and Road Laws," "The Canned-Fruit Trade," "A New Book on Irrigation," "Horticulture: Fertilizing Orange Trees," "The Field: Bean Growing in Ventura County," "The Dairy: Marketing Our Dairy Products; Export Dairy Markets of the Pacific Countries; Organization of Creameries to Secure Uniformity of Product," "The Poultry Yard: Pacific Poultry and Pigeon Association's Exhibition," "Domestic Economy: Domestic Hints [recipes]; Hints to Housekeepers," "Is the Sun a Magnet?," and "Patrons of Husbandry: The Duty at Merced.". Book. Book Condition: Collectible-Fine. Binding: Soft cover Stock number: 021062.
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Pacific Rural Press and California Fruit Bulletin. Vol. L. No. 17. October 26, 1895.
Imprint: San Francisco, CA, The Dewey Publishing Company, 1895 Original publisher's black and white wrapper with a reprinted black and white photograph showing "arrangements for county road sprinkling in Santa Clara County." 11 1/4" x 15 1/2." Pages 257-272, 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: "Road Sprinkling in Santa Clara County," "Dixon Farmers Will Investigate the Beet Industry," "Canned Fruits Market," "Horticulture: Shackleford and Babbitt Apples; Cow Peas and Winter Ridging; Latest About Foreign Lemons; Fruit Interests of Riverside County," "The Apiary: Starting an Apiary in California; Beekeeping in Oregon and Washington," "The Dairy: Food Values of California Hays and Millstuffs," "The Poultry Yard: Hens vs. Incubators," "Track and Farm: Curing Bad Habits" [about horses], "The University Experiment Stations," "Records an Earthquake," "The Home Circle: 'Don'ts' of Dress," "Domestic Economy: Some Dainty Desserts; Hints About Napery; Hints to Housekeepers," "Terrestrial Helium," "Stars and Molecules," and "Patrons of Husbandry: Sonoma County Pomona Grange.". Book. Book Condition: Collectible-Fine. Binding: Soft cover Stock number: 021063.
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Pacific Rural Press and California Fruit Bulletin. Vol. L. No. 19. November 9, 1895.
Imprint: San Francisco, CA, The Dewey Publishing Company, 1895 Original publisher's black and white wrapper with two reprinted black and white photographs showing "new office building of Golden Gate Park commissioners" and "colonnade at Santa Barbara Mission." 11 1/4" x 15 1/2." Pages 289-304, 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: "The Fruit Growers' Convention," "The Old and New Mission Architecture," "The Beet Sugar Industry," "Horticulture: The Apple Market; California Crops Depressing the Eastern Product," "Florist and Gardener: Improve Taste in Landscape Gardening," "The Field: The English Hop Situation; Diversified Farming," "The Irrigator: Utilizing the Underflow to Irrigate Santa Clara Valley Orchards," "Fruit Preservation: Fruit Canneries in Southern California," "The Stock Yard: San Francisco Meat Packers Injured; Potatoes as Food for Live Stock," "The Home Circle: Overathleticism" [cautions against overwork], "Domestic Economy: How to Cook Mutton; Domestic Hints [recipes]; Hints to Housekeepers," and "The Electric Wheel.". Book. Book Condition: Collectible-Very Good. Binding: Soft cover Stock number: 021065.
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Pacific Rural Press and California Fruit Bulletin. Vol. L. No. 26. December 28, 1895.
Imprint: San Francisco, CA, The Dewey Publishing Company, 1895 Original publisher's black and white wrapper with two reprinted black and white photographs showing "scenes in a California garden at Christmas time." 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: "Christmas Blooms," "Cultivation of the Orange," "Nancy Hanks as a Brood Mare," "The Vineyard: Prof. Husmann Review Mr. Larue" [about resistant vines], "The Poultry Yard: Success with Poultry as a Side Issue," "Horticulture: Crops for Greenmanuring," "Florist and Gardener: Japanese Gardening," "The Swine Yard: The Killing, Curing and Marketing of Pork; Remedy for Hog Cholera," "Fruit Marketing: California Fruits in the London Market," "The Home Circle: Don't Worry the Eyes [about eye health]; Popular Science," "Domestic Economy: Hints to Housekeepers; Domestic Hints [recipes]," "A Wonderful Light," "Myopes" [advice for preventing myopia], "Not So Very Unusual" [about two full moons occurring in one month], "Edison and His Inventions" [Thomas Edison talks about the profitability of some of his inventions], and "Patrons of Husbandry: Where Are the Gang Plows?; Tulare Grange; Stockton Grange." Index to Vol. L (July-December 1895) in the back.. Book. Book Condition: Collectible-Very Good. Binding: Soft cover Stock number: 021066.
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Pacific Rural Press and California Fruit Bulletin. Vol. LII. No. 2. July 11, 1896.
Imprint: San Francisco, CA, The Dewey Publishing Company, 1896 Original publisher's black and white wrapper with two reprinted black and white photographs showing "prize-winning California draft horses" and "the nitrogen factories on acacia roots." 11 1/4" x 15 1/2." Pages 17-32, complete. Black and white illustrations and advertisements throughout magazine, complete. Pages are very clean and intact but loose. 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: "At the Horse Shows," "Nitrogen Traps of the Acacias," "Another Short Wheat Year in Australia," "Army Worms in San Joaquin," "Notes on the Peach and Myrobolan Roots," "Bogus Jellies in San Francisco," "The Poultry Yard: Advice to Beginners with Thoroughbreds; Midsummer Hatching; Hints and Suggestions," "Florist and Gardener: Seasonable Hints; Hints to Rose Growers," "Horticulture: What Shall the Nurserymen Do?; The Southern Walnut Growers; Pruning the Silver Prune; Florida Oranges; The Pomelo or Grape Fruit," "Aboriculture: American Nut Growing," "The Ornithologist: Horticulture Brings New Birds to the Desert," "The Stable: Put in a Cement Floor; Breaking the Colt," "The Dairy: Cream for the Churn; Some Figures on Cheese; Separator Ice Cream," "The Veterinarian: Anthrax or Charbon" [about anthrax (also known as charbon) and Louis Pasteur's vaccination for the infection], "Electrical Progress: The 35-Mile Electrical Power Transmission at Fresno, Cal.," "The Home Circle: Fads and Fashion," and "Domestic Economy: Hints to Housekeepers; Domestic Hints [recipes].". Book. Book Condition: Collectible-Very Good. Binding: Soft cover Stock number: 021068.
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Pacific Rural Press and California Fruit Bulletin. Vol. LII. No. 3. July 18, 1896.
Imprint: San Francisco, CA, The Dewey Publishing Company, 1896 Original publisher's black and white wrapper with two reprinted black and white photographs showing a branch of "Eucalyptus Amygdalina, variety angustifolia" and "Eucalyptus amygdalina at Pasadena." 11 1/4" x 15 1/2." Pages 33-48, 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: "Eucalyptus," "What a London Fruit Dealer Thinks," " Swine Plague in Sacramento Valley," "Horticulture: California Apples; The Life of a Horticulturist," "Agricultural Science: Outlines of the Lectures at Camp Roache," "The Dairy: Another Way to Make a Round Silo; Rearing Calves with Creamery Skim Milk," "The Poultry Yard: Interesting Experience in Sacramento County; A Good Word for Ducks," "Why Stone Walls Are Damp," "Mysteries in Science," "Mountain Ranges," "Domestic Economy: Kitchen Lore [recipes]; House-cleaning Hints," a full-page ad for "The 43rd Great State Fair of California; Will Be Held at Sacramento," and "Patrons of Husbandry: From Stockton.". Book. Book Condition: Collectible-Very Good. Binding: Soft cover Stock number: 021069.
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Pacific Rural Press and California Fruit Bulletin. Vol. LII. No. 4. July 25, 1896.
Imprint: San Francisco, CA, The Dewey Publishing Company, 1896 Original publisher's black and white wrapper with two reprinted black and white photographs showing a "foliage bloom and fruit of Eucalyptus calophylla" and a "blooming branch of Eucalyptus polyanthema." 11 1/4" x 15 1/2." Pages 49-64 , 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: "Two Beautiful Eucalypts," "General Fruit Outlook," "The Eastern Fruit Market Unreliable," "The Poultry Yard: Rational Feeding of Poultry," "Horticulture: Fungi Injurious to Fruits; A Great Fruit Show at the State Fair; Ants and Fruit Trees," "Arboriculture: American Nut Growing," "Agricultural Science: Outlines of the Lectures at Camp Roache," "The Ornithologist: Bird Day in the Schools," "The Dairy; Hints on Swiss Cheese; The Filled Cheese Business Killed," "Knots and Splices in Manila Rope" [with instructional illustrations on how to tie some knots], "The Home Circle: Washing Lace Curtains; Cleaning Silk," and "Domestic Economy: Hints to Housekeepers; Kitchen Lore [recipes].". Book. Book Condition: Collectible-Very Good. Binding: Soft cover Stock number: 021073.
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Pacific Rural Press and California Fruit Bulletin. Vol. LII. No. 5. August 1, 1896.
Imprint: San Francisco, CA, The Dewey Publishing Company, 1896 Original publisher's black and white wrapper with two reprinted black and white photographs showing "gateway and lodge at Chateau Fresno, estate of M. Theo. Kearney" and "park, lake and buildings at Chateau Fresno, near Fresno City." 11 1/4" x 15 1/2." Pages 65-80, 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: "Chateau Fresno" [about the estate of "Raisin King" M. Theo. Kearney who is credited with saving the Fresno raisin industry, part of which is known as Sun-Maid today], "Horticulture: Approved Small Fruits; The Crate Blight of Pear," "Arboriculture: American Nut Growing; A New Book on Nut Growing" [Nut Culturist by A. S. Fuller], "Florist and Gardener: California Privet as a Hedge Plant; The Farmer's Garden; Transplanting Maiden-Hair Ferns," "The Poultry Yard: Rational Feeding of Poultry," "The Apiary: Different Honey Bees Contrasted; Value of Bees to Apricot Growers; The Eastern Honey Crop; Father Langstroth's Twelve Axioms [about beekeeping]," and "Domestic Economy: Hints to Housekeepers; Kitchen Lore [recipes].". Book. Book Condition: Collectible-Very Good. Binding: Soft cover Stock number: 021074.
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Pacific Rural Press and California Fruit Bulletin. Vol. LII. No. 6. August 8, 1896.
Imprint: San Francisco, CA, The Dewey Publishing Company, 1896 Original publisher's black and white wrapper with two reprinted black and white photographs showing stumps being pulled by a device called a "stump puller." 11 1/4" x 15 1/2." Pages 81-96 , 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: "Great Stump Pulling," "Forest Investigations" [accompanies the "Great Stump Pulling" article with a cautionary note that forest conservation should still be upheld and that the National Forestry Commission will investigate the health of forests to protect against illegal deforestation], "The Agricultural College and University," "The Field: The Warfare Against Destructive Animals," "Horticulture: Sulphuring for Red Spider; The Logan Berry," "Florist and Gardener: Our Mariposa Lilies in England," "The Dairy: Roquefort Cheese," "The Poultry Yard: How a Begineer Laid in a Stock of Roup; Bantams for Real Use; Two Points on Duck Culture," "The Veterinarian: Homeopathic Treatment for Murrain," "Domestic Economy: Hints to Housekeepers; Domestic Hints [recipes]," and "Artificial Sunshine.". Book. Book Condition: Collectible-Very Good. Binding: Soft cover Stock number: 021075.
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Pacific Rural Press and California Fruit Bulletin. Vol. LII. No. 7. August 15, 1896.
Imprint: San Francisco, CA, The Dewey Publishing Company, 1896 Original publisher's black and white wrapper with two reprinted black and white photographs showing "Eucalyptus rostrata on Nevada Avenue, Santa Monica" and "foliage and Fruit of Eucalyptus rostrata." 11 1/4" x 15 1/2." Pages 97-112 , 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: "Eucalyptus Rostrata," "Horticulture: Small Fruits and Irrigation; Mendocino County Apples; A Careful Estimate of the Logan Berry; Mayes Hybrid Dewberry," "The Vineyard: Pruning Back Frost-Bitten Vines," "The Field: Latest Statements About Canaigre," "Forestry: Treatment of Forest Fires," "The Irrigator: Irrigation in Arizona," "Track and Farm: Future of the Horse Business; How the Equine Population of California Has Decreased," "The Poultry Yard: To Improve the Common Hen," "Domestic Economy: Pickling Gherkins; Recipes," "A Drop of Water," and "A New Boat.". Book. Book Condition: Collectible-Very Good. Binding: Soft cover Stock number: 021076.
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Pacific Rural Press and California Fruit Bulletin. Vol. LII. No. 8. August 22, 1896.
Imprint: San Francisco, CA, The Dewey Publishing Company, 1896 Original publisher's black and white wrapper with two reprinted black and white photographs showing "Eucalyptus occidnetalis" and "Eucalyptus californica." 11 1/4" x 15 1/2." Pages 113-128 , 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: "Eucalypts in California," "Fruit Marketing: Our Dried Fruit in Europe; The Season's Canned Fruits," "Horticulture: New Strawberries in Southern California," "Florist and Gardener: The Tree Tomato in California," "The Poultry Yard: Selection of Breeds and Breeding," "The Swine Yard: Public Sale of Berkshires; Salt and Ashes for Hogs," "The Dairy: An Eastern Opinion on Dairy Refrigerators; Making Granular Butter; Butter vs. Hay," "The Veterinarian: Lameness in Horses and Mules," "The Irrigator; An Improved Current Motor," "The Home Circle: Pillows [advice on how to use pillows for decor and recommendations for choice of color and material when making them], "Domestic Economy: Recipes; A Bottomless Meat Pie; Vegetable 'Beef Tea,'" "Turning Trees into Newspapers," [article about mountain ranges], [article about the importance of washing fruit before eating], and "International Boundary Line.". Book. Book Condition: Collectible-Very Good. Binding: Soft cover Stock number: 021077.
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Pacific Rural Press and California Fruit Bulletin. Vol. LII. No. 9. August 29, 1896.
Imprint: San Francisco, CA, The Dewey Publishing Company, 1896 Original publisher's black and white wrapper with five reprinted black and white photographs on the front cover showing examples of homes in southern California. 11 1/4" x 15 1/2." Pages 129-144 , complete. Black and white illustrations and advertisements throughout magazine, complete. Pages are very clean and intact but loose. 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: "Some Redlands Homes," "Intellectual Tournament at the State Fair," "Horticulture: Investigations of Olive Varieties at the State University," "Arboriculture: American Nut Growing," "Track and Farm: Horses Again in Demand," "The Swine Yard: Growing Leaner Pork," "The Veterinarian: Tuberculosis in Men and Domestic Animals," "The Poultry Yard: Hints on Chicken House Accessories; Molting Hens; The Use of Lime," "The Apiary: Golden Italian vs. Wild Bees in California; Watering Bees," "Domestic Economy: Hints to Housekeepers; Recipes," "Becoming Effects in Taffettas and Serges," "Patrons of Husbandry: The Late Geo. Ohleyer," and "Curious Facts.". Book. Book Condition: Collectible-Fine. Binding: Soft cover Stock number: 021089.
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Pacific Rural Press and California Fruit Bulletin. Vol. LII. No. 11. September 12, 1896.
Imprint: San Francisco, CA, The Dewey Publishing Company, 1896 Original publisher's black and white wrapper with two reprinted black and white photographs on the front cover showing "the mountain gum--Eucalyptus tereticornis" and "the sugar gum--Eucalyptus corynocalyx." 11 1/4" x 15 1/2." Pages 161-176, 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: "Sugar Gum and Mountain Gum," "Horticulture: Olive and Olive Products in America; The California Lemon; Florida Orange Trees; Cider Vinegar Making," "Arboriculture: Walnut Growing at the South," "The Field: Killing Johnson Grass," "The Dairy: Refrigeration vs. Natural Ice; Cheese Making in Hot Weather; Hay Tea for Calves," "The Stable: The Care of Harness," "The Poultry Yard: Feather-Pulling Approved," "The Swine Yard: Swine Notes," "Domestic Economy: Domestic Hints; Hints to Housekeepers," "Tobacco Dust as an Insecticide," "Cantilever Bridges," and "Patrons of Husbandry: San Jose Grange; Grange Work in Sonoma.". Book. Book Condition: Collectible-Very Good. Binding: Soft cover Stock number: 021090.
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Pacific Rural Press and California Fruit Bulletin. Vol. LII. No. 13. September 26, 1896.
Imprint: San Francisco, CA, The Dewey Publishing Company, 1896 Original publisher's black and white wrapper with a black and white illustration on the front cover showing prize-winning cattle from John Sparks's Alamo Hereford Cattle Farm near Reno, Nevada (the present-day town of Sparks, NV is named after him). 11 1/4" x 15 1/2." Pages 193-208, complete. Black and white illustrations and advertisements throughout magazine, complete. Pages are very clean and intact but loose. 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: "A Herd of Prize Winners at the State Fair," "Horticulture: Small Fruits in Southern California; The Clairac Mammoth Prune; Lemon Curing," "The Field: Harvesting Kaffir Corn; Corn Hay," "The Irrigator: Irrigation and Fruit Dropping," "The Veterinarian: Shoulder Gall," "The Poultry Yard: Poultry Hints; Feeding in Hot Weather," "The Dairy: Fancy Cheese Comes Under the Filled Cheese Law; The Largest Silo in the World; The Wisconsin Dairy School," "Patrons of Husbandry: The Coming State Grange," and "Domestic Economy: Kitchen Lore [recipes]; Hints to Housekeepers.". Book. Book Condition: Collectible-Fine. Binding: Soft cover Stock number: 021091.
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Pacific Rural Press and California Fruit Bulletin. Vol. LII. No. 18. October 31, 1896.
Imprint: San Francisco, CA, The Dewey Publishing Company, 1896 Original publisher's black and white wrapper with two reprinted black and white photographs on the front cover showing branches of "Eucalyptus maculata--variety citriodora" and "Eucalyptus cornuta." 11 1/4" x 15 1/2." Pages 273-288, 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: "Two More Eucalypts," "The Mohair Revival," "History of Wheat Prices in the United States," "Observations in Europe of a California Fruit Drier," "Horticulture: Best Apples for the Upper Pacific Coast; Oregon Nurserymen Decline to Fix Rates," "The Field: The Opportunity in Beet Sugar," "The Apiary: Introducing Queens," "The Dairy: Dairying in California," "The Stock Yard: The Silo in California," "The Veterinarian: The Cornstalk Disease," "The Poultry Yard: An Eastern Farmer's Points on Profitable Poultry," "Transcontinental Arc," "Domestic Economy: Hints to Housekeepers; Domestic Hints," and "Patrons of Husbandry: From the Worthy Master of the State Grange; Opinions of the Sonoma Pomona Grange.". Book. Book Condition: Collectible-Fine. Binding: Soft cover Stock number: 021092.
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Pacific Rural Press and California Fruit Bulletin. Vol. LII. No. 19. November 7, 1896.
Imprint: San Francisco, CA, The Dewey Publishing Company, 1896 Original publisher's black and white wrapper with a black and white illustration on the front cover showing "William McKinley, President-Elect of the United States." 11 1/4" x 15 1/2." Pages 289-304, 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: "The President-Elect" [a brief biography of William McKinley], "Sheep and Wool," "Horticulture: How to Detect Faults in Land Proposed for Fruit Planting; The Citrus Census at the South," "Entomological: Prof. Smith's Conclusions on the San Jose Scale," "The Poultry Yard: How the French Train Turkeys to Sit; Hens in Hard Times," "The Field: Summer Crops for Moist Lands," "The Dairy: Dairying in California," "Cereal Crops: The World's Wheat Supply," "The Home Circle: Popular Science," and "Domestic Economy: Hints to Housekeepers; Domestic Hints [recipes].". Book. Book Condition: Collectible-Very Good. Binding: Soft cover Stock number: 021093.
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Pacific Rural Press and California Fruit Bulletin. Vol. LII. No. 20. November 14, 1896.
Imprint: San Francisco, CA, The Dewey Publishing Company, 1896 Original publisher's black and white wrapper with two reprinted black and white photographs on the front cover showing "the gateway and watch tower at Point Tiburon" and a "roadway along the rocky shore at Tiburon." 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. 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: "Point Tiburon," "Strawberries in Placer County," "Patrons of Husbandry: From American River; Tulare Grange; From Yuba City," "Agricultural Science: Economy in Fertilization," "Horticulture: Barrel Culture of Strawberries," "The Poultry Yard: Further on the Training of Turkey Sitters; Rearing Black Minorcas; Common Sense in the Chicken Coop," "The Swine Yard: Cutting and Curing Pork," "Florist and Gardener: An Arizona Cactus Garden," "The Apiary: Watering Bees," "Cereal Crops: Barley Supplies and Consumption in a Great Britain," "The Dairy: Dairying in California," "The Earth as a Magnet," "Domestic Economy: Domestic Hints [recipes]; Hints to Housekeepers," and "Electric Industry in the United States.". Book. Book Condition: Collectible-Fine. Binding: Soft cover Stock number: 021094.
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Pacific Rural Press and California Fruit Bulletin. Vol. LII. No. 21. November 21, 1896.
Imprint: San Francisco, CA, The Dewey Publishing Company, 1896 Original publisher's black and white wrapper with a reprinted black and white photograph on the front cover showing "hillside irrigation by terrace overflow and by a check system." 11 1/4" x 15 1/2." Pages 321-336, complete. Black and white illustrations and advertisements throughout magazine, complete. Pages are very clean and intact but loose. Slight chipping at the spine. Fore-edge has a few small closed tears. 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: "Hillside Irrigation," "Frost Prevention," "Decision in Favor of the Wright Law," "Variation in San Francisco Wheat Prices During the Past Year," "Fruit Preservation: The Pickling of Olives," "The Apiary: Various Notes on Beekeeping; Pursuing Bogus Honey in San Francisco," "The Dairy: Dairying in California," "The Stable: That New York Law About Blacksmiths," "The Veterinarian: Treatment of Mangled Wounds," "The Irrigator: Windmill Irrigation," "Domestic Economy: Domestic Hints [recipes]; Hints to Housekeepers," and "Of Interest to Inventors.". Book. Book Condition: Collectible-Very Good. Binding: Soft cover Stock number: 021095.
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Pacific Rural Press and California Fruit Bulletin. Vol. LII. No. 22. November 28, 1896.
Imprint: San Francisco, CA, The Dewey Publishing Company, 1896 Original publisher's black and white wrapper with two reprinted black and white photographs on the front cover showing branches of "Eucalyptus macrorrhyncha" and "Eucalyptus sideroxylon.--Var. pallida." 11 1/4" x 15 1/2." Pages 337-352, complete. Black and white illustrations and advertisements throughout magazine, complete. Pages are very clean and intact. Slight chipping at the spine. There is a tear measuring about 4" x 1" at the top of Pages 339-340 that does not affect any text except for the date. 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: "A Silver-Leafed Eucalypt," "An International Wheat Price," "The Brewers and Hop Substitutes," "The Vineyard: Preserving Fresh Grapes," "The Poultry Yard: Hints from the Poultry Keeper; California Poultry Shows," "Horticulture: Protecting Fruit Against Frost; Winter Spraying in Placer County," "The Field: Sugar Beets with Irrigation; Guarding Cultivated Land Against Washouts," "Florist and Gardener: Rose Pruning at Fresno," "The Dairy: Dairying in California," "Sheep and Wool: The Oregon Angora Breeders," "The Home Circle: Gems of Thought; Fragrant Pillows; It Does Not Pay [advises against overworking]," "Domestic Economy: Recipes; Hints to Housekeepers," "Cost of Labor Wars," "Pneumatic Tubes in the Postal Service," "The Government's Coast Defense Guns," and "Patrons of Husbandry: From Petaluma; Grange Notes.". Book. Book Condition: Collectible-Fine. Binding: Soft cover Stock number: 021100.
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Pacific Rural Press and California Fruit Bulletin. Vol. LII. No. 23. December 5, 1896.
Imprint: San Francisco, CA, The Dewey Publishing Company, 1896 Original publisher's black and white wrapper with two reprinted black and white photographs on the front cover showing "beets and carrots on a timber-land farm in Humboldt County" and "the way potatoes grow on denuded forest land in Humboldt County." 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. 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: "Timber-Land Farms in Humboldt County," "Horticulture: State Horticultural Convention; Cultivation of Irrigated Foothill Orchards," "Entomological: Prof. J. B. Smith's Observations on the San Jose Scale," "The Dairy: Barley Silage from San Luis Obispo; Cheese Factories in Southern California," "Meteorological: Periodicity of Good and Bad Seasons," "Distribution of Seeds and Plants" [includes a mention of eucalyptus trees and other trees and plants suited for specific parts of the agricultural industry], "Domestic Economy: Domestic Hints" [recipes], and "Iron Bar 2000 Years Old.". Book. Book Condition: Collectible-Fine. Binding: Soft cover Stock number: 021104.
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Pacific Rural Press and California Fruit Bulletin. Vol. LII. No. 24. December 12, 1896.
Imprint: San Francisco, CA, The Dewey Publishing Company, 1896 Original publisher's black and white wrapper with a black and white illustration on the front cover showing "typical southdowns--Baron Thetwood, Belle of Baskymead and Penelope IV." 11 1/4" x 15 1/2." Pages 369-384, complete. Black and white illustrations and advertisements throughout magazine, complete. Pages are very clean and intact. 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: "A Fine Southdown Trip," "The Horticultural Convention," "Destructive Frosts in the North," "Horticulture: Has the Limit of the California Fruit Business Been Reached?," "Fruit Marketing: Fruit Growers' Tariff Appeal," "The Field: The State Board of Trade on the Tobacco Question," "The Poultry Yard: Poultry Keeping and Its Methods," "The Apiary: California Bee Notes," "Domestic Economy: Domestic Hints [recipes]; Hints to Housekeepers," "How to Grow Climbing Plants in the San Joaquin," "Shotgun Barrels" [about the difference between shotgun and rifle barrels and the shotgun barrel manufacturing process], "Patrons of Husbandry: Gala Day at Stockton; Election at San Jose; Election at Two Rock.". Book. Book Condition: Collectible-Fine. Binding: Soft cover Stock number: 021105.
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Pacific Rural Press and California Fruit Bulletin. Vol. LII. No. 25. December 19, 1896.
Imprint: San Francisco, CA, The Dewey Publishing Company, 1896 Original publisher's black and white wrapper with two reprinted black and white photographs on the front cover showing "blackberry training upon trellis of posts and a single wire" and "the hill system of blackberry growing with use of high stakes." 11 1/4" x 15 1/2." Pages 385-400, complete. Black and white illustrations and advertisements throughout magazine, complete. Pages are very clean and intact. 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: "Blackerry Growing," "San Joaquin Citrus Fair," "Why the London Market Discriminates Against California Fruits," "The Poultry Yard: How Eastern People Do It; The Great Show in Sacramento," "The Veterinarian: Answers by Dr. Creely," "Arboriculture: The Chestnut in California," "Horticulture: Apples on Pear Stock; Is It Osage Orange?; Prune on Myrobolan; The 'Winter Bartlett' Pear; Shaping Orange and Lemon Trees," "The Dairy: Recent Investigations of Cattle Foods at the University," "Domestic Economy: Dolly's Sponge Cakes; Domestic Hints [recipes]; Hints to Housekeepers; To Clean Carpets," "Patrons of Husbandry: The National Grange; From Tulare Grange; Election at Yuba City," "The Amount of Water in the Earth's Crust," "The World's Oil Supply," and "Niagara on Tap.". Book. Book Condition: Collectible-Fine. Binding: Soft cover Stock number: 021106.
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Pacific Rural Press and California Fruit Bulletin. Vol. LII. No. 26. December 26, 1896.
Imprint: San Francisco, CA, The Dewey Publishing Company, 1896 Original publisher's black and white wrapper with a black and white illustration on the front cover showing "a champion southdown wether." 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. 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: "Close of Another Volume" [special commemorative note about the Pacific Rural Press's end-of-year conclusion of Volume LII]," "The Southdowns," "The Outlook for Wheat Prices," "Entomological: Black Scale Enemies and Parasites," "Meteorological; Smudge Fires for Frost Prevention," "Horticulture: The Situation in California Lemon Growing; Growing the English Walnut," "Fruit Marketing: A Conservative View of the Prune Industry," "The Field: Notes on the Use of Fertilizers," "The Swine Yard: Swine Growing in Connection with the Dairy," "Domestic Economy: Domestic Hints" [recipes], "Nature as an Engineer," and "The Roentgen Ray Cure for Blindness" [about x-rays]." Index to Volume LII (July-December 1896) on the last page.. Book. Book Condition: Collectible-Very Good. Binding: Soft cover Stock number: 021107.
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Pacific Rural Press and California Fruit Bulletin. Vol. LIII. No. 1. January 2, 1897.
Imprint: San Francisco, CA, The Dewey Publishing Company, 1897 Original publisher's black and white wrapper with a reprinted black and white photograph on the front cover showing "Eschelman [or Eschleman] herd of Holstein-Friesian dairy stock on alfalfa pasture near Fresno." 11 1/4" x 15 1/2." Pages 1-16, complete. Black and white illustrations and advertisements throughout magazine, complete. Pages are very clean and intact. 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: "A Model Californian Dairy Farm," "Scarcity of Seed Wheat," "The Poultry Yard: Wanted--A Poultry Experiment Station, "Horticulture: An Abandoned Olive Farm; Orange Culture in the Fillmore Region of Ventura County; How Mr. Little Prunes the Lemon; Nut Growing in Sonoma County; Those Frozen Fruit Trees; Whitewash for Fruit Trees," "The Field: Experience with Fertilizers," "Entomological: New Facts About the Codlin Moth," "Florist and Gardener: Growing the Tree Tomato; Vegetables on a Westerly Slope," "The Home Circle: Did You Know" [housekeeping advice], "Domestic Economy: Hints to Housekeepers," "Machinery vs. Brains" [commentary supportive of the generally lighter workload of mechanics via new machinery and technology], "Imitation in Nature," and "Rails of Wood Pulp.". Book. Book Condition: Collectible-Very Good. Binding: Soft cover Stock number: 021108.
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