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14. Mysteries of bee-keeping explained: being a complete analysis of the whole subject : consisting of the natural history of bees, directions for obtaining the greatest amount of pure surplus honey with the least possible expense, remedies for losses given, and the science of "luck" fully illustrated--the result of more than twenty years' experience in extensive apiaries

15. Guano: a treatise of practical information for farmers : containing plain directions how to apply Peruvian guano to the various crops and soils of America, with a brief synopsis of its history, locality, quantity, method of procuring, prospect of continued supply, and price ; analysis of its composition, and value as a fertilizer, over all other manures

26. The bee-keeper's text-book with alphabetical index: being a complete reference book on all practical subjects connected with the culture of the honey bee in both common and movable-comb hives, giving minute directions for the management of bees in every month of the year, and illustrating the nucleus system of swarming and Italian queen rearing

50. The Patrons of Husbandry on the Pacific coast: being a complete history of the origin, condition and progress of agriculture in different parts of the world ; of the origin and growth of the order of Patrons, with a general and special grange directory, and full list of charter members of the subordinate granges of California ; also, of the foes of the farmers, or monopolies of land, water, transportation and education ; of a protective tariff, currency and banking