Arizona republican., 1898-06-19
HOMESIDE RANCH.
4 Revelation of Arizona's Pro-
 lificacy.

Five miles east from Phoenix, upon the Mesa road, then one mile north ] brings the visitor to the ever-open gateway of MT. c. H. Cfayson, whose cordial welcome puts at ease all who enter.
 AS an object lesson upon the possi- biiities of Arizona soil and climate when combined with a due share of water and human intelligence. there | is none better within our ken.
 The ranch embraces forty-five acres of strictly desert land, a cherty sandy gravel, the home of the cacti, meQuite and greasewood prior to proclamation. We'll up on the mesa, far from the rich alluviaI deposits which constitute the lands in the valley, it | is about as uninviting to the stranger as could be shown. As the greater portion, in fact nearly all, of the un- occupied lands in Arizona are of this character this demonstration of what can be accomplished in the short space of eight years, opens a vista that shows beyond question the opportuni- ties for thousands of valuable home sites, wherein prosperity awaits en- deavor
 
 that forest trees and grass thrive equally well, rendering the immediate home surroundings all htta good taste and comfort would demand
 Entering the orchard, the visitor is at once impressed with the thoroughly systematic arrangement, and general cleanliness of the premises. The pears first confront us, of which there are nine varieties which are named in the order of merit, as shown by their attainments up to the present time. The Bartlett, bearing at the age of four and live years, in quality and quantity equal to the most favorable sections elsewhere; the winter Nellis bears at six years. is most prolific and a good late variety; Wilder's Early bears at four years, enormous crops of a very palatable fruit, ready in June; next Comes Coles seedless and coreless. proving to be a grand fruiter at four years of age. Coming in late, the San ta Ana shows that the mesa is it's prop CT home. The P. Barry, though com ing from the far north, does well; the Duchess, also from that section, is very good, but not quite up to it's stan dard at home. The Brandywine is a fine producer, delicious eating variety and near akin to the famous Seckel of the east. The Lincoln, a great favor ite in Illinois, also does well here.
 Of peaches there are twelve varie- ties proven as adapted to the location. Of the early sorts Hale's Elberta leads in both time and general excellence, closely following, in order named come Parsons Early, Greensboro, and the Triumph. For mid-seaSon are the Globe, Susquehanna and Salway, the last named of most exquisite flavor. Of the later varieties there are the old time favorites, Nixon Free. Orange Cling and Heath's Free, losing none of their excellent qualities by change of location. The December cling and De- cember Free are likewise noteworthy.
 We come now to the plums, the pride Of the orchard and justly so from prov en results. The Berckman and the Satsuma are the earliest, cropping in June, large yielders, fine flavor and good maTketers. The Doris, most beautiful tree, fruit very dark, excel ing in flavor and prodigious bearers. Next the king of all plums, the Wick son, named for the professor of agri- culture at Berkley, Gala, by Burbank, the originator, whose many valuable contributions to horticulture have siven him a worldwide reputation. In this plum, after many years of patient toil, Mr. Burbank has achieved com- plete success, giving rapid growth,