The herald., 1894-01-01
THE Iona VISTA RANCH.

Ridge View Over Rolling and Fertile
Acres.
1t has been the practice to refer to
irrigated sections rather than to those
localities where magnificent crops OF sg-
ricultural products are grown without
the artificial application Of water. This
constant reiteration of these two propo-
sitions naturally leads the stranger to
infer that no crops are produced in
Southern California without irrigation.
This is not true. There are produced
annually an immense amount of wheat,
barley, corn, potatoes. rye, ETC., without
any moisture except the annual rains.
Among these none enjoy 30 wide repu-
tation as the Iona Vista ranches-a
very happy name, signifying fridge
view" for from their situation at the
highest point (Howard Summit) the
eye rests upon ranges of slightly noun
tains, emerald wales and the bread
ocean. =
The lands OF the Iona Vista ranches,
like those of the valleys, are rolling and
unbroken. The entire 4U00 to 5000
acres are under thorough cultivation
and subdivided into farms. On each of
the subdivisions there is a substantial
dwelling house, fine and large barns,
and other improvements of an enduring
character. The water is pure, spark
ling and soft, and is found in abundance
at depth of 80 feet in the valley to 200
feet on the meHas.
Besides the buildings, each ranch has
fine garden, in which are grown corn,
melons, potatoes and other vegetables,
and small orchard in which are plant
ed orange, lemon, fig, apple, peach,
pear and apricot treesA There are As
miles OF shade trees already planted.
The barley grown is of a superior quail
ty. Adjoining the ranches on the south
east ls the Gardena tract, where straw
berries are grown for the market every
month In the year.
The Iona Vista lands are pleasantly
situated as to transportation facilities.
To the east, and bordering the ranches,
Is the Southern Pacific railway, and to
the west the Santa Fe aligns them,
while the Redondo Beach railway ira
verses the lands at central point.
The Measrs. ,Bixby & Howard, the
principal owners of the Iona Vista
ranch-the latter gentleman is the sec.
cretary and manager-though not gen.
orally practcing irrigation ON their
lands have never lost sight of its proba-
BILE introduction. All kinds of citrus and
deciducus fruits do we'll. The orange
and the lemon alu the tfs so5yac and dap tpa HRSt
and the nectarine, the fig and the gusva,
the grape and the apple, all thrive and
lYxuriate in the fertile soil and balmy
air OF this favored section. The currant
and strawberry, the raspberry end
blaekherry, yield abundantly and fruit
OF the tneat quality. Garden products
turnips, beets, carrots, radiehes, cucum-
bers, tomatoes, onions, culinary and
medicinal herbs, etc.--of prime quality
and in great abundance can be readily
grown. Timber and forest trees do well
without drop of water.
The climate is nearly perfection.
Being near the eeasbore, it never be-
comes oppreesively hot. while the in
vigoratlng ocean breeze is always pres
ent.
In the disposition of these lands the
Iona Vista Ranch company has ever
pursued broed and enlightened policy.
Much OF the land is rented in tracts of
about 800 acres, under the control and
personal supervision of the manager,
MIR. w. w. Howard, a man of broad
ideas, good business talent, and execu-
tive ability of a-high order. The terms
and conditions OF rental are liberal and
satisfactory to all who till lands under
lease. Outside of those renting lands
from the company there are many who
have bought outright tracts varying
in size from 10 to 100 acres, paying from
$50 to 500 per acre, and in some cases
even $3.50 to 5000. 70 responsible par
ties with good references and OF indus
trious habits the company is prepared
to make very liberal concessions. and
invites correspondence from, homeseek-
ere, and particularly experienced agri-
cuIturists and horticulturists. The close
proximity of these lands to Los Angeles
makes them specially desirable for
small fruit culture and market garden
ing.
Correspondence should be addressed
to w. W. Howard, at No. 3U6 West First
street, Los Angeles.