Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1893-03-02

that the lands OF the valley are nearly
level, having only q eight fall 10 the
west or sonth sufficient to carry the
water, there is nc cost for leveling or
preparing the land for irrigation. In
southern California the leveling Of the
land alone costs often as high as $40 per
acre.
%. Is any special treatment Of
ground or crop required2 Deep, thor
ough and frequent tillage only. No
fertilizers required.
23, What ia the cost per acre per
year for water? 1926 per miners inch,
or $1.25 per acre per gear.
"a. How is the water obtained for IT.
rigation? The water is diverted from
the Salt river below the junction OF the
Verde river (these two rivers having
watershed OF $4,000 square miles, by
means OF dams, and 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.
Is. Are the rsers 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 uses2 In the city Of Phoenix,
from the water-works and from wells.
in the country, from the canals and
IRON wells.
"a. How do Salt River valley oranges
compare with the best California fruit2
The Riverside Press, OF Riverside Cali
fornia, said: ~. 4. brown returned
from the ella Bend country last night.
He brought back with him box of
Navel oranges grown about eleven
miles 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, couple OF months
earlier than here in Riverside. It.
has been fully demonstrated that
fine oranges can be raised in Arizona"
Office OF the Director General,
Worlds Columbian Exposition,
Chicago, December 20, 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
thoughtfulness and kindness please ac-
cept my cordial thanks.
Very TRULY yours,
GEORGE A. DAVIS.
Is. Is experience neededln the grow
ing OF fruits? Yes, but it can he easily
and rapidly acquired.
20. Are orange trees in Salt River
valley liable TO scale2 No; the drYness
OF the atmosphere is o safeguard.
3d. What are the leading and most
profitable varieties Of deciduous truits ?
Apricots. peaches, figs almonds and
Iais;n grapes.
81. What other fruits are also raised
Oranges, olives. pomegranates, wine and
table grapes, dates. bananas, nectarines,
prunes, ounces, apples, pears and all
kinds of berries.
80. How are they disposed Off The
local market OF surrounding mining aud
cattle districts consume the greater part
Of the fresh fruits. The surplus is ship
ped in refrigerator cars, or dried or
canned for the eastern markets.
33. What kind OF grapes are cult
waited? Table grapes for local and ex-
port use, wine and raisin grapes.
"a. Is raisin growing profitable?
Raisins return from 500 to $500 per
acre.
So. Is the raisin crop during curing
liable to damage from rainsl One Of
the peculiar advantages OF the dry
climate OF the Salt River valley is the
absence OF dews and fogs, and the fact
that no rainfall need be expected dur
.,Hf., aptn lid Eel
this advantage that California Craps
have been shipped into Arizona to be |
cured.
SO. Are fruits the only product ofthe
soil2 No; there is q large acreage OF |
alfalfa, wheat and barley.
81. What do the various grains yield |
per acre? Wheat from 1900 to $500 1
lbs, and barley from 1000 to 5000 lbs,
per acre, according to cultivation.
80. What hay crops are raised ? Bar |
ley and oats are largely grown for hay, /
and cut while the grain is in the milk. /
Alfalfa, however, is the leading crop for
hay.
80. What is the yield OF alfalfa per
acre2 From ! to2 tons per cutting.
Il is cut from to Chimes per year, thus
from 5 to ~ tons per acre per
lnnum.
40. What 10 the value Of such hay?
From $500 to $1,000 per ton, baled, &C.
,ording to the season.
Al. Does alfalfa make good meadow
Or pastures? Alfalfa is unsurpassed as
/ forage plant, and is equally valuable
or hay or pasture. One acre OF alfalfa
pasture supports, in prime condition,
,wo head of stock, and this eli the year
round.
40. Is the Salt River valley a good
ocality Tor live stock? Horses, cattle,
sheep or hogs are matured on alfalfa
pastures without ever being housed or
ed one pound OF grain. The mild
climate and luxuriant pastures are at
.racting attention to this valley as q
favorable locality for the breeding OF
ine pedigreed stock.
43. 1t is 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
II his surplus pasture after cutting the
ast crop Of hay? Yes; the price OF