The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1895-03-09

in the eastern states. which lie at lower
altitude and which are not blessed with
the cooling mountain breezes which are
continually being waited over our west
ern valleys The healthfulness of the
valley is unexcelled, the air being pure
the water without faint. and the climate
Crj and not subject to sudden changes.
AGRICULTURAL PURSUITS.
As before stated the country seems to
be particularly adapted t. diversified
farming and experience is teaching us
every year that small farms intensisely
cultivated bring the best returns. The
snail grains all do excellent here, max
ing better average yields than in many
Of the eastern states, aud while corn has
never been extensively cultivated ex
permients in the growing Of that crop
show not only that IL can be grown
here but that it can be grown TO good
profit Alfalfa yields from four to five
tons 10 the acre furnishing two and
sometimes three cuttings in season
and is preferred by many to timothy for
stock hay.
FRUIT GROWING.
II Is In the matter Of fruit growing
howe, or that the Payette valley take her
greatest pride. No other section Of the
United Slater can compete with south
ern Idaho in the production Of fruits Of
all kinds. The Payette valley seems to
be- the natural home OF the apple. the
prune, the pear, the plum, and the
apricot while all Of the small fruits
yield abundant crops. This is destined
TO become one Of the leading Industries
OF the valley. Packing and drying houses
are being established in the lower end
Of the valley AM as soon as more or
chards come into bearing similar plants
will be- erected in every ncighborhood
20 that every pound Of the crop can be
utilized and turned into money.
HOP RAISING.
Hop culture is no longer an expert
ment Ia the Payeltc valley. The Golden
Hop Company Of Payetlc having already
put out a quarter section which last
season yielded good returns And as il
appears that the erea OF good hop land
is limited TO few sections Of country
there can be no doubt but that this will
soon become great industry in this
valley.
MINING
While the Payctte valley proper is not
mining community. ye, its intcrcsts.are
so closely allied with the mining indus
try that description of the valley itself
would be incomplete without few
words regarding the numerous mining
camps In the surrounding mountains
and which naturally draw great deal
Of their food supply from the valley.
The famous Boise Basin country which
has been wonderful producer Of the
precious metals for many years is less
than days drive from the head of the
valley and furnishes tirstclass market
FOR much Of the produce of the valley.
The Basin is about to take a. boom at
this time on account Of numerous rich
lodges which have lately been discovered
and will doubtless furnish better
market the coming season than for Il
number of years past. The new Willow
creek camp, but recently discovered is
only eight mules from Emmett. and the
upper end Of the valley, aud gives prom
i,c Of being a lively camp within tn,
next few months This will furnish a
ready market almost at our very door
for large amount Of produce aud will
greatly enhance the advantages which
the valley can already ctfer home seek
ers Silver City. Dclamar. and Tn,
Snake river districts are also consumers
of our produce and taken altogether fur.
nish the best market farmer can find
for the product of his farm, garden. and
orchard.
IN CONCLUSION.
Rich soil. abundant water supply
bitches owned by the people salubrious
climate, special adaptability for almost
every branch OF farming gardening. and
fruit growing with ready casL market
for produce are few Of the advantages
which this valley can offer to the home
seeker We ask the question. Can you
do better win il not pay you to at least
come aud see for YOURSELF II you want {,
better your condition come west. Com,
to Idaho. come TO the upper payett,
valley, aud YOU will have found IN,
garden spot OF America
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