Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1893-04-05

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water, there is no cost for leyeling or
preparing the land for irrigation. In
southern California the levelin0 OF the
land alone costs often as high ae $40 per
acre.
%, Ia any special treatment Of
ground or crop reQuiredP Deep, thor.
ough and frequent tillage only. No
fertilizers required.
23, What il the cost per acre per
year for waterH 1926 per miners inch,
or $l,25 per acre per year.
"a. How is the water obtained for ir-
rigation2 The water is diverted from
the SAT- river below the junction Of the
Verde river (these two rivers having q
watershed of $1,000 square miles by
means Of dams, aud carried to the lands
to be irrigated through large canals,
which in turn supply the smaller
bitches or laterals which conduct the
water where needed to be used.
70. Are the :sers of water liable for
assessments or repairs on the canals ?
No; the canal company bears all such
expenses.
20. How is the water obtained for
domestic uses? In the city Of Phoenix.
from the water-wOrks and from wells.
IN the country, from the canals and
from wells.
q. How do Salt River valley oranges
compare with the best California fruit
The Riverside Press, OF Riverside Cali
fornia, said: ~. 4. brown returned
from the ella Bend country last night.
lie brought back with him q box OF
Nave! oranges grown about eleven
m:ies from Phoenix, in the Salt River
valley. These oranges are magnificent
specimens--good size, rich color, very
sweet and finely favored. They ripen
in November, a couple of months
earlier than here in Riverside. 1t
has been fully demonstrated that
fine oranges can be raised in Arizona. |"
Office OF the Director General,
Worlds Columbian Exposition.
Chicago, December 26, 1891
Nv dear Mr.. Coates:
The box OF Salt River valley oranges,
which you were SO kind to send me,
came yesterday, just in time to be
opened on Christmas morning. We
found them very fine. For your
thoughliulness and kindness please &C.
cept my cordial thanks.
Very TRULY yours,
(IEoRGE A. DAVIS.
%. Is experience neededIn the grow
ing OF iruits2 Yes, but it can be easily
and rapidly acquired.
20. Ara ORANGE trees in Salt River
valley liable TO scale? No; the drYness
OF the atmosphere is safeguard.
30. What are the leading and most
profitable varieties OF deCidu"us fruits?
Apricots. peaches, figs almonds and
rsisIn grapes.
81 What other fru ia are also raised ?
Oranges, olives, pomegranates, wine and
table grapes, dates, bananas, nectaTlnes,
prnnes, ounces, apples, pears and all
kinds OF berries.
81 How are they disposed of2 The
local market OF surrounding mining aud
cattle districts consume the greater part
ni the fresh fruits. The surplus is ship"
ped in refrigerator ears, or dried or
canned for the eastern markets.
SO. What kind OF grapes are culti-
waited? Table grapes for local and ex-
port use, wine and rai.in grapes.
81. IL TAisln growing profitable?
Raisins return FROM 500 TO 5000 per
acre.
80. Is the raisin crop during curing
liable 10 damage from rainsl One Of
the peculiar advantages of the dry
climate OF the Salt River valley is the
absence Of dHws and logs, and the fact
that no rainfall need be- expected dur.
ing curing period. Indeed, so great is
this advantage that California grapes
have been shipped into Arizona to be
cured.
SO. Are fruits the only product oithe
soil? No; there is a large acreage OF
alfalfa, wheat and barley.
81. What do the various grains yield
per acre? Wheat from l,50U to $500
H.. and barley from 1000 To 5000 BIS,
per acre, according to cultivation.
So. What hay crops are raised? Bar
ley and oats are largely grown tor hay,
and cut while the grain il in the milk.
Alfalfa, however, lie the leading crop for
hay.
80. What is the yield Of alfalfa per
acre? From too tons per cnting.
1t is cut firm 10 SHINES per year, thus
yielding from to II tons per acre per
anUum.
40. What Is the value Of such hay?
From So 00 10 $500 per ton, baled, ac-
cordiBg to the season.
Al. Does alfalfa make good meadow
or pastures? Alfalfa is unsurpassed as
a forage plant, and is equally valuable
for hay or pasture. One acre Of alfalfa
pasture supports. in prime condition,
two head vi stock, and this all the year
round.
AZ. Is the Salt River valley a good
locality for live stock? Horses, cattle,
sheep or hogs are matured on alfalfa
pastures without ever being housed or
fed one pound OF grain. The mild
climate and lHxuriant pastures are at
tracing attention to this valley as
favorable locality for the breeding OF
fine pedigreed stock.
43. 1t is a profitable business to buy
stock cattle TO feed? Yes; the sur
mountain cattle ranges fur
nish immense quantities OF stockers,
which the farmer can buy at reasonable
prices.
A. II farmer has not the necessary
money to put into cattle. can he dispose
of his surplus pasture after cutting the
last crop of hay2 Yes; the price of
pasturage varies from 81 to 50 per head
per month, and go great is the demand
that equal prices are frequently realized
from gain stubble.