Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1881-02-05

bred Angora. On the west of the Central
Pacific Railroad, between Roseville and
Newcastle, and about three miles from that
thoroughfare, is BOwlder Ridge, a granite
formation of some 200 feet in hight Along
its eastern slope are some of the best fruit
ranches in the State. From this place the
earliest fruits and vegetables are sent to
market. Here Williamson & Co., the vet
eran nurserymen of Sacramento, have
planted an extensive nursery of semi
tropical trees and plants, between Penryn
and Newcastle. Mr.. L. Lardner, pioneer,
II years of age, has fine fruit ranch. By
the politeness of his son, W. B. Lardner,
Esq, of Auburn, have received quantity
of
SMYRNA FIGS
Which were raised and cured last year.
The fruit has all the flavor of the imported
article, and asserts its superiority for fresh
ness and toothsomeness. AS there are
many fruit.raisers who do not understand
how to cure the Smyrna fig for market to
Lardner, ST., would emphatically benefit
the lovers Of good fruit by giving publicity
to his excellent methods. In addition, on
the west of Rocklin there is a gap through
Bowlder Ridge, which opens into Clover
valley. At this place, as l have been in
formed, company of capitalists have
planted section of land, nearly, in the
raisin grape. They have all the appliances
for their especial industry. 1t is hardly
necessary for me to advise you of the
growth and prosperity of Newcastle. l
will state, however, that some ten years
ago Mr.. G. M. Silva and J. M. Frey, NJ.
D., of Sacramento, settled there and en-
gagged in the culture of small fruits. At
that time there was land to be had at 81 so
per acre, which was the Government price.
Mr. Silva shipped his own strawberries,
raspberries and blackberries, and also he
bought up all that his neighbors raised, ex-
tending his excursions to the village of
Ophir. At the present time, land in the
vicinity of Newcastle commands 5000 per
acre. A company has been formed, and
SPLENDID FRUIT-DRYER
Constructed and operated. Between $50, 900
and $40, 600 worth of fruit of all kinds was
shipped by rail from Newcastle last year.
Further comment is entirely unnecessary.
The proof of the profits of fruit culture is on
the books of the shipping agents. But, in
truth and justice must say to you that on
the quick and rich soil of the granite forma.
ton, in some years, there is occasionally
malaria, and consequently fever and ague,
which is prevalent on all rich soils through.
out the whole State east of the coast range.
AS You well know, in the composition of
granite soils there are deleterious elements;
hence, well. water is of Indifferent quality.
As matter of course, continued cultivation
may ultimately improve the sanitary con-
ditions of the lower foothills. You are also
aware that on the east of the bay Of San
Francisco, from Berkeley to Washington,
and even to San Jose, during some years
typhoid fever prevails extensively, owing
primarily to the use of bad and impure
we'll water. Even the water from some of
the wells which are used in Oakland has
the unctious smell of rotten CLANS Above
the granite comes the slate; hence, from
the Bloomer cut to Blue Canyon the natural
production of the soil is trees, which will
grow everywhere, on the mountain top and
hillside, and in the ravine and valley
EVERY KIND OF FRUIT TREE
VIII flourish and reach perfection, accord
ing to its natural adaptability to the eli
matte elevation, where it Is planted. AS
there is difference of 300 feet in ele-
walton above tide-water between where the
slate rock commences and Blue Canyon, it
has been found by experiment that all
semi-tropical fruits are the best when
raised on the hills and ridges just above
the granite in the vicinity of Auburn,
while the pear and apple attain their best
growth and superior flavor between Colfax
and Blue Canyon. Three miles northwest
of Auburn, four years ago, j. w. Hubert,
from one of the coast counties, bought l60
acres of patented land for 50, 200. There
were few improvements ON the place. He
has since expended $4,000 in fruit trees
and their cultivation. His place is esti-
mated to be worth now at least $40, 900.
Three years since L. A. Gould, from San
Jose settled near Mr.. Hubert on l60 acres
of railroad land. He has planted large
nursery, which will soon bring him in a
large income. One year ago A. Cooper,
from Nevada county, bought 100 acres of
patented and improved land, which is
near Clipper Gap, for $4,000, from which
he has
REALIZED HANDSOMELY
During the year. Near Alta, John B. Linn
bought l60 acres of mountain land six
years ago, with large orchard of bearing
apple trees. In December last, Mr. Linn
assured me that the receipts of his apple
crop for 1880 were $4,000, and that he had
on hand also 81, 900 worth of hay for the
winter. He added that the crop more than
covered the purchase money for the place.
He has 400 apple trees and free water
from large springs for irrigation. Near Mr..
Linn's place w. Lee has quarter section
with 1000 apple trees and not far from
Mr.. Lees place M. Peddler has a ranch
with l 200 trees. There is an orchard at
Shady Run, and another near Blue Canyon.
And it is well to note in this connection
that all of these mountain orchards are en-
tirely free from all the diseases which in
feet, and the insects which infest the
orchards near the Coast Range and in the
great valleys of the Sacramento and San
joaquin. Furthermore, in conclusion,
everywhere on the red soil of the slate
bedrock there are living springs that fur
nish an abundance of the purest and cold
est water for the homesteads in the Sierra
Nevada. Yours, etc., with regards and
friendship. THOMAS S. MYRIcK.
Auburn, January 20, 1881.
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