The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1889-02-27
A Prospecting Tour, No. 8, by Oar
Special Correspondent.
Editor OF The ESTERPMsE:-
LosANGELEs, CAL Feb. 81, '69.

LosANGELEs. CAL Feb. 81, 'S9.
The great state of California is world
within itself, probably no other country
has within an equal area, such n diversity
of climate, soil aud productive capacity.
Bountiful resources in rich mines, mighty
forests, stock and grain farms, vegetable
and flower gardens, tropical and decidu-
Gus fruits The scenery is grand, the eli
mate delightful Snow is seen on the
mountain tops over half the year, while iD
the valleys there is perpetual spring and
summer. Between these two extremes
there are all shades of temperature.
Summer and winter seasons differ but
little. People wear the same clothing the
year round and sleep under the same
blankets in July and .lauuary. Sle' p like
children and rise in the morning fresh
and vigorous, the nights are always conl
tie days warm and sunny. The sun has
smiled upon us twenty days ont of twenty
one since our arrival on the golden shores.
There are usually from twenty 10 thirty
days of rain during the winter months aud
the average rain fall is about sixteen
inches, but it never rains here in the sum
summer, and this is well, for they could
not be- successful in curing raisins and
carrying on many other kinds of business
that requires perpetual sunshine, pro-
ducts representing large amount Of
wealth and bringing into this state large
revenue. The descriptions have read OF
California are not Overdrawn, it is even
more beautiful and wonderful even than ]
had pictured in my immaginaiiOn. The
lac, that the population in this state has
doubled since 1880, proves lis many ad-
vantages and sttractions The "boom" has
gone with the spectators and real estate
gamblers, and those who have come Ia
build "homes" aud develop the natural
resources have come tn stay. ii Nv Cali
iornia grows upon people and entwines
itself In their affections is testified to by
every one who has spent any length of
time in the country. Everyone who
comes TO dwell here may live under his
own vine and fig tree. And the ease with
which delightful home surroundings may
be secured in this favored land and enjoy
ed twelve months in the year, is magnet
Of no mean power in drawing people to
this winterless climate In the cities are
large mansions in the midst OF spacious
grounds, with walks and drives winding
through floral beauty and hid beneath
bending foliage, the whole adorned with
plants and shrubs is made very Eden Of
loveliness, and AT moderate expense com.
pared with what IL would cost where the
atmosphere is cold and the growth less
prOfuse. But small inexpensive cottages
Of neat design will make home no less
charming, nature is as kind 10 the poor as
Those OF larger means and cottage home
may here be made veritable bower Of
content and happiness.
LosAngeles the CITY Of the Angels" IL
called the strawberries and cream of the
Golden State, its climate is atmospheric
perfection, city of groves and gardens,
fruits and flowers, "Where every prospect
pleases and only man is vile." There are
large orange orchards and vineyards with
10 the city limits. The lofty Sierra Madrie
range Of mountains north presents slrik-
ing sublime scenery while the immens'
plains stretching away to the souihward
diversified by rolling grass-covered hills
and lesser mountain ranges. Orchards
vineyards and attractive homes. around
which perpetual flowers bloom and the
air as pure as the breath of innocence
Orange trees bending beneath their bur
den, rebuke US by their fruitrulness,or lead
Us into temptation Of taking that which
is not ours. Thousands Of acres in lem
ons, peaches, pears, prunes, apricots, nee
tarlne plums, pomogranils, and all kinds
Of berries. Here are many kinds of nuts
almonds, pecan, and English walnut trees
said to be very profitable. There lisa sup
ply OF fresh vegetables for the table all the
year round. On the market notice, peas
beans, luttice, caulifower and strawber.
ries. We were passing along one Of the
avenues yesterday with select company
admiring the great beauty aud variety Of
flowers, when a girl with face lik,
spring came out Of bower and gave eacl
Of us a bouquet. We thought this very
nice act Of kindness to do strangers and
were much delighted Il mean with iht
Gowers). How old she is has nothing Ia
do Nth the narrative, Qhis is not love
story, but will say she was much ad
mired by the one that has the pleasure OF
making these remarks. For the lover Of
horticulture and fine homes grauder
sight than Is here presented could not bp
found. The graceful pepper with spread
Ing bough and trembling leaf vibrating
with every motion Of buttcrhy's wings In
vites 10 grateful shades and calm reflection
The orange perennial in It's loveliness
tree of romance In every age aud in ali
climes, emblem Of unity and concord Of
romance and wealth. The maiden dreams
Of It's blossoms that shall glorify her bridaI
wreath; the young man Df the profits thai
accrue from The golden frulienabling him
To establish his home in comfort and sup.
ply his wants with ense. Then thorn 1,