A hand book of Virginia . carried on to a large extent;the lands are especially adapted to this industry, and are scarcely excelled in thisparticular in the State. The most important and profitable products of the countv,however, are Irish and sweet potatoes. Last year the growers were favored withan abundant crop of both, and at remunerative prices; and it will long be remem-bered as the best and most prosperous year within the recollection of the very conservative estimate of the Irish potato crop marketed from this countyannually is placed at 400,000 barrels with an income from tha
A hand book of Virginia . carried on to a large extent;the lands are especially adapted to this industry, and are scarcely excelled in thisparticular in the State. The most important and profitable products of the countv,however, are Irish and sweet potatoes. Last year the growers were favored withan abundant crop of both, and at remunerative prices; and it will long be remem-bered as the best and most prosperous year within the recollection of the very conservative estimate of the Irish potato crop marketed from this countyannually is placed at 400,000 barrels with an income from that source of $1,000,000. The numerous rivers, bays and inlets with which its shores are indented, containfish and oysters in great quantities, variety, and of superior excellence, forminga source of cheap and luxurious living, and large revenues to the fowls are also abundant, and a source of much profit and sport to thehuntsman. The New York, Philadelphia and Norfolk railroad passes through the center of. A STRAWBERRY FIELD IN TIDEWATER VIRGINIA. the county for twenty miles, terminating at Cape Charles City, on the Chesapeakebay, from which point a steam tug and barge line connects with Norfolk, thusaffording excellent transportation facilities to the markets, north and south. Pine and oak are the principal timbers, of which there is considerable quantity. The climate is mild and salubrious, its almost insular position rendering itfree from extremes of heat or cold. The health of the county is excellent, andthe water good. Churches and pub He schools are numerous and convenient,and it has, besides, one academy. Telephone service and mail facilities are ample,and the county roads are well located and kept in good condition. In progress and general advancement this county is rapidly moving forward,and it already occupies a position in the front rank in these respects, of whichthere is no better evidence than the increase of population and its excellent finan-cia
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