The Arizona sentinel., 1901-02-27

The following report from the direc- tor Cf the eXperint station. is published as giving a fair resume Of the conclu- siCns which have heen reached in re- gard to agriculture in this territory:
 One of the most encouraging signs Of the times fl connections with Arizona is the growth Of her agricultural interests. These interests. by creating a settled population and certain sources cT wealth. insure the Territory. aS whole. against those excessive fluctuations in popula ti0n and finance which are so often observed in purely mining communities. Although but small percentage Of the total area of Arizona k under cultivation. set when the actual amount end pIoduCtiyeucSS of these lands k considered. the place Of agriculture among the industries Of the Territory k very important. ATiZona haS and always will have land in excess Of thewatcr supply available for irrigation. without which agriculture can. excepting in rare instances, hardly be considered Out of about 72.SJ30c0 acres ii the Territory only 5.7O0,GJ0 acres are privately cH,nCd Of which about 450020 acres are under irrigation ditch. For the total amount of land under ditch there is not sufficient water in al instances to insure crops: but ia time there can Dc little doubt that the storage ard development of water will lead to the successful irrigation of much more than the area under ditch.
 The future Of agriculture in Arizona k. with cut question. more than usually good. and for the reason that the conditions of soil. irrigation and climate combine to produce an uncommon variety and amount of marketable produce. The soil Of Arizona a. k usual with the sciiS of
 ,1,- .,Dsf, f,,-.4t7 t-. rcquirins only the ever-reedful water. skill. and industry in their Hanagement to secure abundant returpS The fertility Of cultivated soil, in irrigated regions k further assured by the derositc cf silt brought ppcn the land with irrigation water. The problems offeTti:ization. which become SO serious in humid sections. arc therefore Of much less importance here and not to be SO carefully recl,cned with in connection With the future Of cur agriculture.
 The most marked advantage in connection with agriculture and horticulture especially in southern Arizona is the climate. From January to June the temperature resembles that of spring and early summer in the latitude of Ken ] lucky. From June to September the climate is | of Subtropical fpryOr. while frOI September to ! November there is a second mid season Of tem- l perate weather. The winter season, from Nov eCcber tO J&EuG-y thOUg subject to sharp froaj> i in southern Arizona, is Tot seriously or even uncomfortably cod.
 Owing to this combination Of seasons 9 re- lnarlable variety Of crops may be found in the same locality at different times of the year. Strawberries. which flourish in Greenland may be found on the sane land with dates and palms from Sahara. Alfalfa. the great forage of the arid West. for1ishes alongside with wheat [ corn. and sorghum. respectively characteristic of Minnesota. Illinois. and Kansas. Oranges i lemons. and olives from California may be found in thc same neighoOrhood with peanuts and sweet potatoes from Virginia. h brief many of the leading crops CT both temperate and sub tropical countries. which are rot affected bJ 9 too arid atmosphere CT by the frOSts of winter flourish in southern Arizona. Tn northern Ari zora. where the temperatures more resemble those of northern Illinois. many of the more dis tirctivcly temperate-region crops flourish. ,:'9cf a. potatoes. apples, and various snail fruits.
 When. with this diversity Of products i, coupled a hcalthful. and for the most Of the ,cal agreeable climate. it will be seen that agricul 1 tliraI in Arizona po>Scases distinct advantages