. The Howard and Wilson colony company of Madera . ruit as are regular and heavy bearers, and for v^fhich there is the mostdemand, paj^ing due attention to the quality of the soil and other conditions. The future of this industry is excellent. The demand for California fruit in the Kastis continually on the increase; and fair prices may always be reasonably expected. Our fruit is larger than the Eastern and equal to it in flavor, and generalh-commandsa higher price on account of its fine appearance. Nowhere in this state can be raisedbetter fruit than right here in Fresno County. Our peaches a
. The Howard and Wilson colony company of Madera . ruit as are regular and heavy bearers, and for v^fhich there is the mostdemand, paj^ing due attention to the quality of the soil and other conditions. The future of this industry is excellent. The demand for California fruit in the Kastis continually on the increase; and fair prices may always be reasonably expected. Our fruit is larger than the Eastern and equal to it in flavor, and generalh-commandsa higher price on account of its fine appearance. Nowhere in this state can be raisedbetter fruit than right here in Fresno County. Our peaches and pears compare favorablywith any grown in California, and it is so with other fruit. No fruit has a more deliciousflavor than that raised in our hill country; while the fruit grown in the valleys is unex-celled for size and appearance. Those who engage in this industry, bringing intelligenceand energy to bear upon the work, are certain to acquire an independence in a shorttime.—Fresno Expositor, Jamiary., 1891. PEACH GROWING ILLUSTRATED-No. 3. PEACH ORCHARD AT ONE YEAR OLDR. Roberts, Madera—Photographed Feb. 16,1891 I From the Fresno Republican, January9, 1891. J TALK WITH VINEYARDISTS IN THE COL-ONIES—UNIFORMLY SUCCESSFUL—LANDTHAT IS EARNING TEN PER A THOUSAND DOLLARS ANACRE AND NOT FOR SALE The almost uniform success of peoplewho have located in Fresno County, inthe vineyard business, notably in theneighborhood of Fresno City, is unpar-alleled in the history of the world. It does not require a farmers experi-ence to become successful in fruit-raisingin California. Many of the most siiccesjiful viiie-yardists have couie from activebusiness careers in large cities; andmen who have grown wealthy in raisinand fruit-growing represent all profes-sions and callings. As an indication of what men haveaccomplished, the following interestinginterviews with vinejardists are selectedat random from among half a will show what pluck, faith andwork can do here:
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