The Delta independent., 1895-04-17
1898. ". 5. COburn, Stone Fruits.
l2829. G. B. MCGranahan, Stone Fruits.
l288O. Samuel Wade, Apples & Pears.
1881. v. 5. CObQrn, Apples { Pears.

berries, currants, gooscberricS and all ofa flavor
| md soundness unequaled anywhere in America
As there are at present but about 500 acres bear
ing fruit exclusively, which yields an aggregate
Of about OOO. 900 pounds annually, the possibli-
Ties in this direction being almost beyond calcu-
lation.
The successful growing Of fruit in Delta county
is no longer All experiment. The past has fully
| demonstrated the fact that it is unequaled III
| quality, quantity and flavor. In symmetry, sound
ness and beauty. section east of the great
Continental Divide can compare with it. The
trees are of a rapid growth. hardy and nnely
shaped, and yield bountifnlly.
| Small fruits such rs raspberries, blackbcrries,
Strawberries, etc. grow to an immense size--also
cuIranis and grapes of all varicties-while their
| beauty and flavor are OF Il high standard and in
| ferior to none
| Climate and health are associated throughout
| the state much so that the state has become
noted rs a great health resort. Annually there
come within its limits thouJands from different
climcs to regain lost health-nndng with few
| months residence their disability greatly improv-
ed. II not completely restored-often the latter.
Colorado California and Arizona have rcputa-
tion the world over for healthy climate, and the
| curative qualities of the atmosphere. The west
crn portion of Colorado possesses qualities supc-
rior to the others named for the reason we escape
the ''rniny season" which arrives annually in
California and the torrid heat experienced in
Arizona. Many of Delta county's citizens have
been benefited and restored to health after hay
ing been given up life long sufferers to pulmo-
nary troubles. and are today living witnesses OF
hat the genial touch of mountain air will do rs
restorative. The many resorts where ex-
cursious in beautiful valleys are to be enjoyed
not but bring the blush of health to the pal
est check. These valleys and inesas are proftlsely
decorated with rare and beautiful flowers whose
odors are ever present. Spruce, pine, fir and
cedar grow luxuriantly and fill the air with pro-
peries especially beneficial to the lungs.
The nvigoratiug character of the air and
climate, together with its dryness and lightness
ID the almost constant sunshine with which 1t is
favored, imparts to the invalid new lease of
life, filling his heart with Joy as well rs increas-
Ing his admiration for this state as natures great
saritarum. The genial touch Of the climate
will the Inhalation OF its pure air, exercises II
benign influence upon those suffering from pull
monary or lung disease often (unless the disease
is too far advanced) cnecting a preventative Of
consumption. and it is an established fact that
phihsis Is never known to atIlict those born under
its influence.
Delta county is known to contain, raclte,
btumnous good for cokins) and Ignite coal in
ineXhaustbe quantities. From the lower end Of
Delta county up along the Grand Mesa, clear to
the Ragged mountains there is an abundance Of
the above named Goals, particularly so along the
upper end Of North Fork, on Coal creek, Anthra-
cite creek, Clear creek. and Ragged Mountain.
Veins Of anthracite now opened vary from eight
to thirty feet in depth. and Of excellent quality.
| These mountains entered by tunneling, and
| the further they are penetrated the better the
quality of coal is found. No doubt exists but that
anthracite coal containing from eighty-fve to
| eighty-cight per cent pure carbon Is abundant,
II fact these deposits are practically inexhaust-
| able.
Btumnous and Ignite coal is abundant through
| out this county, especially over the territory
above named. Veins have been opened and
found TO be of extraordinary depth. ontai,ing
the very Goals from which the citizens of Delta
county arc row supplied. This section, without
doubt is one OF the richest in tine state, and
| ahords Inducements rarely equaled to men Of
enterprise experience and capital
From the mouth Of Anthracite creek up the
North Fork to the main Muddy creek, gold
is known to exist as placer mining has been car
ried on, and gave evidence OF exceeding richness.
Also along the mountains and in the guchcs,
| good galera ore is found in great quantities i'll
dcatng the certainty Of silver. lead copper, etc,
| in good paying quantities. Within a very few
miles OF these indications, mines are being work
| ed which arc paving largely.
Mica OF n superior quality abounds, and no doubt
| exists within the minds OF experienced parties,
| but what pctro' cum Is adundantin these valleys.
The nature and character of this locality justics
| this belief.
| Owing to there being no direct communication
with this vast region Of wealth it has not been
| thoroughly developed.
Tie culture Of bees IS al industry of great
| magnitude, and is extremely profitable. There is
| no limit TO this branch Of business. as food for
them lasts nearly nine months Of the year. Alfal-
| IA. which is grown here abundantlv. furnishes
the bulk of their gathering. Three crops of
alfalfa is absolutely certain, while four crops
| often grown In one season. anording an abundant
source to gather FROM add to this the profusiUn OF
| natural flowers which abound In the mountains
| and in the valleys, and an idea to the extent
| which the business can be carried can be obtain
ed. The product Is of superior quality pure and
| white, commanding geod price and ever salable
| Bees thrive remarkably and three swarms per
| season is common sufficient length Of season and
| the constant blooming OF flowers. never fails to
furnish all the food required to carry them oyer.
| while the yield of honey during the summer is
| exceedingly gratifying. good colony OF bees
| properly attended TO, Will produce results per-
ieetly satisfactory. There Is 10 business that
one can enter into with so small a capital. and
receive as much from the culture Of bees
| and no more favorable locality can be found
than this The past demonstrated this fact.
The system of irrigation OF Delta county as yc,
is not complete, but is well advanced and in a
short time VIII be perfected. The opportunities
! for irrigation are good. and within short time
| all will be supplied. The natural facilities are
| such that IL makes 1t comparatively easy to con-
! vey water up to and over the most elevated por-
tons Of the mesas This Is true of California,
Garnet and Rogers mcsas.
Irrigation is no longer m experiment on the
arid lands and the conditions of the soil in Dehn
| county make the building and maintenance OF
canals and bitches very easily accomplished
! Every valley and mesn has its net work oftrench
esand the number OF canals in 1898 is over 2Of
| with an aggregation Of over 600 miles.
Along the valleys OF the Uncompahgre. Gun.
nlson. North Fork Smith Fork, Muddy, La Roux
Tongue and Surface Creeks, there Is an ubund.
ance Of water for all purposes In addition to this
complete system OF reservoirs have been estab-
lished along the Grand Mesa which afford SUI
fcicnt water for purposes required along the
valleys or table lands bordering thereon. The
! ayes In hc Iayiyad fr,u, fltr tn for