The Worthington advance., 1902-06-13
THE LAND OF SUNSHINE. ~.
San Jose, CAL.
May 3, 1902.

CI1ptAOA VI Uu1AS6 do UAA0 PAV'oS
that they actually are. And it can
be truly said that the first delightful
impression has never given way to
one less pleasing.
just at present the glory of the
flower display is fading; but even
now the sight is beautiful indeed.
Roses of almost every color and
size imaginable still bloom in pro-
fusion, which can be said of them
neary the whole year round; E;
though the first of April finds them
at the height Of their splendor. I
almost hesitate to tell the size which
the rosebushes more accurately rose
trees attain, so incredible do the
descriptions seem. It is not un-
common to see house literally
buried in a rose bush. Nor is it diff
cult to find rose bushes, themselves,
as large as houses.
The roses do not come alone.
Chrysanthemums, lilies, sweet
peas, violets, and almost every
flower that grows, are plentiful, as
well. I must not fail too speak of
the beautiful California poppies.
The flower is single, having four
PETALS; in size and shape it is much
like your cultivated single poppy.
But in color, oh! so different! It is
a rich and brilliant orange, while
the pant has large fern like leaves
Of olive green. It will grow nearly
any where the seed happened to
lodge. Imagine, if you can-but
your imagination cannot do justice
to the picture,-a valley twenty
miles wide and twice as long, cut
up into squares, by roads from half
a mile to five times that distance a.
part; most Of these squares white
with the bloom of prune and cherry,
or pink with tho flower of the peach
but here and there a field, one mass
Of blazing golden poppy bloom, re-
valling the brilliance Of the setting
sun. Imagine yourself on noun
tain commanding this view, and
you will understand why San Jose
is called '"The Garden City,"
will not acknowledge that Santa
Clara Valley is not the prettiest, but
it is by no means the only ;pretty
place in California. For the state
is full Of picturesque and delightful
spots.
But though volumes might be
written describing the beauties OF
the state, still California can boast
of something more than beauty. 1te
climate is delightful; in many parts
of the state almost perfect. It's
scenery is grand:-rugged, snow
capped mountains, beautiful lakes,
rivers, and waterfalls; giant red
wood trees, and nearly nine hundred
miles of coast where the grand
pacific rolls. Its fertile soil produces
an abundance Of hay, grain, and
lucious fruits.
Of it's schools, also, California
boasts; and we'll it may. In our own
section of the state are: The
State University of California, at
Berkeley, Leland Stanford Jr, Un-
iversity; both so we'll known
through the country; Santa Clara
College, (Cathoilc) the University of
the Pacific, with it's splendid con-
servatory of music; the State
Normal at San Jose; together with
many good high schools, business
colleges, conservatories OF music,
and private schools.
The days of '49 are past; but the
mineral resources of the state are by
no means exhausted. Fortunes are
Yet to be made from its still unde-
veloped deposits Of gold. Within it's
boundaries also lies the most extern
sive oil field known, just beginning
to be developed, in which, also,
fortunes are being made. Perhaps
a word concering these oil fields, in
which 1spent the past eight months,
may be written later.
For this time suffice it to say that
we have found California all that
we anticipated. And, good health
and pleasant surroundings; are
more than satisfied with the place.
Harold s. Tuttle.
CARD OF THANKS.