The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1881-06-15

nit. to base, and on the east abon,
one quarter OF a mile from summit
with considerable decline to the lake
shore. The southern extremity OF
said ridge forms a higher peak Of =
few acres, which gives commanding
view Of the lake region and it's sur, p
roundings lakes Astatula, Eustis
and Griffin, with the navigable Ock.
lawaha, (wilh its floating islands,
meandering through the ever bloom. T.
ing savannas with rapidly increasing
lands around the borders of the lake
makes 1t ever pleasing for the
eye to dwell upou. Opposite The
elevated peak the ridge MAKES an
abrupt turn, running westward tor
three quarters of a mile, when il takes
an offset with its intervenino valIevs
interspersed with beautiful miniature
lakes, and then shaping its course
westward to Sand Mountain, a dis.
tance OF three or four miles. Two
miles west of Lake Griffin. over
ridges and valleys, also interspersed
with small lakes, is situated Ladv
Lake, somewhat in The shape of the
letter X, already noted for its perfect
health and rare sport among the
funny t'ibe, such as Dream, trout, etc.
Its peninsulas andconcaves, recurring
but little fencing, it is all occupied
by hourlshlng farms. The soil is of a
Tree productive character, yielding
remunerative products to its occu.
pant. One mile northwest of Lady
Lake is situated Wiggins' Spring,
shaded by small hammock, eiDerg.
ing from the base ofa bluff, emptying
into basin below, where it's waters
sink, and by subterraneous passage,
are conveyed TO q neighboring pond
IN which fish abound plentitully. All
the adjoining surroundingsss6t the
above described section is high pine
! lans xOi.,zsss ssI4gr lhsc,;
with small free stone, clearwater
lakes, with sandy beaches. The sol
Is OF free productive character
based upon red clay subsoil, and in
a few places of chalky texture
varying from one to four feet from
The surface, and has satisfactorily
proven 1t to be the home Of the citrus
family. Its principal horticultural
products are the orange, lemon, lime
grape fruit, shaddock, citron, banana,
grape, peach, fig aud plum and all dc
well. Its agricultural products are
sugar-cane, corn, cotton, tobacco, rye
mlllets OF all kinds, arrow.root, cas-
sava, peas, and sweet potatoes a
specially, and also the luscious water
melon. The lands are also well set with
valuable timber, suitable for logging
or milling. Health good-the chill.
dren now growing up in different 10
calities, many of them have never ex.
perienced chill or felt the effects ot
a scorching fever. They have robust
forms and rosy cheeks, which is abun
dainty proven by their looks"
Taking our county as whole, its
location and fertility, think it one Of
the most desirable III the State. 1t
has the navigable rivers, and is con
nected 9th the st. Johns by the Lake
Eustls railroad. 1t is enough south
to tree it in great measure from the
cold blasts OF the north, and is enough
north to preserve us from the heat OF
the tropical sun of the South. 1t has
several large lakes, and hundreds OF
smaller ones, filled with clear, pure
water, thus making the atmosphere
cool and pleasant, winter and summer,
besides atfUrding wholesome meat
diet and amusement to those who are
fond of the rod and line. We have
territory sufficient in our county to
support population of $4,000 The
government mas a large quantity OF
land subject to homestead entry
costing almost 10 cents per acre
office iees-and a residence OF five
years, or Communication after six
months residence at $1.25 Der acre
The State has also large amount o.
State lands, worth from 81 to Sc pei
acre, one-third cash, and the balance
IN two years, much land is also hello
by private parties, who will sell 6
portion OF it at fair prices. We in
vlte industrious immigrants from al
points Of the compass. We have :
goodly country before us. if we will
work TO develop it, any one not will
ing to work for livelihood, had bet