Los Angeles daily herald., 1884-12-19

When all the suburbs of the city
are 80 desirable Tor residence, stran-
gers coming here ID locate find il diff
iicult TO choose between them. Most
old residents, however, give the south
westerly part the preference. There
are several reasons for this, which will
be seen by reading the following de-
scription Of the above plat OF land
This plat is located just outside of
the city limits ina south and westerly
direction, and is situated three-quar-
tiers OF mile west Of the University
settlement and the Agricultural Park,
and is bounded on the south by the
Santa Monica railroad, on the north
by University street--a 50 loot public
street next to and running parallel
with Jefferson strickland on the east
and west by land Of other parties. be-
ing a portion OF the well-known Howes
fruit ranch.
Hamilton street, as shown ON the
plan, is forty feet vide and runs d.
rectly through the center Of the lot
from north to south, and will be
graded at the expense Of the present
owner. The soil being rich sandy
loan, the location is comparatively
free from dust and mud. The soil
being very rich and fine, is well
adapted to growing all kinds Of yege-
tables. The sweet potatoes grown
here are remarkably fine, and all
other kinds OF vegetables do we'll.
An abundance Of pure soft water may
be found from 10 TO 20 feet from the
surface. Fruit trees require no irri-
CATION. One very important reason
why the southwesterly part Of our
suburbs is the most desirable for resi-
dence is sanitary one. The prevail
ing winds coming from that direction,
all noxious gases and odors from
sewer cesspools OF manufacturing es-
Establishments arc carried from you.
This plat Of land, as shown above,
contains ten acres, less the streets,
and is subdivided into 20 equal parts.
Each lot, excepting the two fronting
on the railroad, contains from so TO rs
fine healthy fruit trees, eight years Of
age and all in full bearing. These
trees were selected with the greatest
care and are Of the most desirable va
rieties Of deeiduous fruits, such as
apples, pears, peaches, pluIns, French
and Hungarian pruncs. etc. There
are also several hundred grapevines
Of nearly every choice variety. Lot
No. has upon it new house just
erected At a cost Of 5000, containing
seven rooms and bath on first aoor
and storsge-reom above. Lot No. 3
has fine new hennery, with enclosed
yard. The other lots have only fruit
trees and vines; some. Of course,
more valuable than others.
The cheapest city lot offered in this
ncighborhood sells for $500 each.
bare land, with no improvements,
has been sold ia this immediate vicin-
ity, within three months, in Ave and
ten acre lots, at $500 per acre; and
experts, who have examined this
property, estimate the trees alone to
be worth from $500 to $500 per acre.
Each lot is sufficiently large, AFTER
erecting dwelling house and out
buildings, 20 furnish fruit and yegeta-
bles for an ordinary family and may
at any future tine Be snhdivided into
3 ordinary city lots. which viii IN
douhtedly cell for $500 each within
two years, at the present rate at which
property is advancing IN this location.
In order 70 give each purchaser an
equal chance TO obtain the most de-
sirable lot, the property viii be dis
posed Of by subscription, and Che
choice of lots drawn for at the time
OF distribution. A uniform price Of
$500 will be charged for each lot, in
clnding lot No. i, with the house $50
to be paid upon signing the suhscrip-
ton paper, which amount viii be de-
posted in bank in this city, in trust
Tor The completion Of the sale $50 10
be paid when the distribution oi lots
CON or before April 4 1886, IL made,
and $50 semi-annually thereafter, with
interest al per cent. until the iall
amount is paid; or the whole may be
paid al once and a clear deed given.
Parties purchasing one or more Of
these lots who do not wish to improve
at once. can lease each lot nj $50 per
annuni for lhe fruit The title 70 this
property Is perfect.
For farther Information and 70 aign
subscription paper, apply daily from
10 70 ?. At i2i Second street. Hollep-
beck building, vt entrance 10 Metre
poIltsn Dining Rooms.
Geo. y. Cox.