The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1907-11-06

ley?
A. There are numerous nurseries
capable of supplying the local de-
mand
Q. When do the fruit crops ripen
in the valley?
A. From May to October.
O. Are any of the California var
ieties raised?
A. Everything but citrus fruits
grow in the valley.
@. At what age do trees come into
Hearing?
A. Some varieties of apples and
pears at four years; peaches at three.
i'll commercial quantities at four.
Other Industries.
Q. Can the poultry business be
made profitable in the Yakima val
ley?
A. Yes. Climate and soil are we'll
adapted for it and the business is
successful.
@. What are the available mar
kets?
A. Alaska, Puget Sound cities,
Spokane, mining camps and the
home market.
Q. Are bees kept in the country?
A. In large numbers and honey Of
the finest quality is shipped by the
carload
Q. Is dairying profitable?
A. 1t is extremely so More dali
ries are needed.
Q. Are there any mines near
North Yakima?
A. Yes, chiefly coal, but some sill
yer, lead and gold.
@. What manufacturing industries
are there in the valley?
A. Large lumber mills, canneries.
-four mills, foundries, vinegar fac
tory, creameries, artificial ice factory
aud cold storage plant, box and bas-
llet factory, planning mills, spray ma
terial factory, machine shops, steam
laundries and other enterprises
There is room for other kinds.
Q. Is mop growing extensively fol-
lowed?
A. Yes. The production averages
5000 to 10000 bales annually.
Government Irrigation Projects.
Q. Is the federal government in
terested in reclamation work in the
Yakima valley?
A. Yes. the government owns the
Sunnyside canal which will be ex-
tended. and is building the Tieton
canal at cost of 81 100000 tc water
land near North Yakima.
G. What is the acreage under the
Teton canal? A. 10000 acres.
O. Is this good fruit land?
A. While adapted to the growing
of all crops, it is especially valua-
be for the growing of fruit.
g. When will this canal be fin
ished? A. Spring of 1909.
Q. What will the water right;
cost?
A. Estimated at SEQ, payable IL
ten installments without interest
O. Can land be purchased under
this canal?
A. Yes, land can be bought fol
s25 an acre and upwards, without
water right, according to location
Q. Does the government own any
OF this land?
A. Most of it is in the hands Of
private owners, the government
owning one-tenth and the state own
ing one-tenth. The government and
state lands will be thrown open fol
entry and for sale upon the com
pletion OF the canal.
Q. Where are the headquarter.
tor the Tieton and Sunnyside re
clamation projects?
A. North Yakima.
Yakima Indian Reservation.
@. What is the area of the Yak
inns Indian reservation?
A. 100000 acres, of forest. min
cral, grazing and agricultural lands
c. When will the reservation b,
opened
A. After the lands have beer
classified and the Indians have re
ceived their allotments, probabl,
two or three years.
@. viii the reservation be placed
under irrigation?
A. Canals are already construct
ed and under construction to waite
10000 acres
Q. Can reservation land be LEASED
CT purchased?
A. Arrangements for leasing car
} he made through the Indian agent
The lands OF deceased Indians ar,