The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-05-15
NEWS OF THE IFGTSI AZURE,

Moses to lead 1t through the wilder
ness" of lethargy into the promised
land" OF agricultural realization, and
believe I have unearthed the man in
the person of e. s. Duff, general
manager Of the Florida Pecan Endow-
ment Company. which has disposed of
and is cultivating for its patrons and
prospective settlers about 1900 acres
bordering Lake Jackson, about five
miles from Tallahassee. Mr.. Ruff
has not the millions of F1agler and
Plant, but he seems to make up for
this lack by his indefatigable energy
and the fact that he is hourly guilty
Of thinking and putting his thoughts
into action. Mr.. Ruff, however, is not
the subject Of this story, although he
plays his part therein. The subject
is West Florida, Garden Spot of the
Future" and not many years will pass
before the dream of the inadequate
narrative is realized.
Needs of Section.
The principal need Of fertile West
Florida is that of other southern
states-proper advertisement and the
accompanying influx of thrifty plant
ers and developers from other states
and countries, to whom are promised
advantages just as great as those of
the east coat and South Florida The
artistic work of the dreaming press
agent isn't needed for the development !
of West F7orida-simple statements of
facts will suffice and in reality bring
better results. THE truth about West
Florida" is good enough. Representa-
tive Edwin Spencer, Jr., Of Marion, is J
a bill which will add an
agent to the office of the
commissioner of agriculture. I sin |
law and that a live, wide adj
vertfstng man and real estate author
lty will get the place and that he
will do his duty by West Florida. If
SO, West Florida is certain to come
apidly to the front not only from an
4 grfcu1tural standpoint, but as a win
ter gathering place of wealthy, ease
owing tourists as well. The greatest
though, are offered to
he thrifty farmers who are capable
If buying and developing farms and
iairies. I have got several farmers Of
his type since coming to Tal1ahas-
zee to attend the legislative session,
Ind am glad indeed that their atten-
ion has been directed to Leon and
counties.
Magnificent Dat Crop.
Illustrating the adaptability of the
,oii Of Leon county for the production
# staples, z. D. Mays. agricultural
Lgeut of the Seaboard Air Line, was
n the capital several days ago. He
a sample of big cat crop pro-
iuced on the plantation of the
florida. Pecan Endowment Company
nd took II to Jacksonville for adver-
Using purposes. II have never seen
,etter oats produced in any southern
tate" said Mr.. Mays, "and am both
urprised and pleased at the quality
nd quantity of the output. Ny pleas
ire is increased by the fact that OBJ
olutely no fertilizer was used in pro-
ueing the crop" In the production ,
f all crops less fertilizer Is demanded
a this section than in even the east .
cast and South Florida section.
Forage Products I
In the production Of hay and other ]
orage products West Florida should ,
tand second to no section of the |
United States; in fact, no section pro- /,
uces better hay, but in years past the I
reduction of large quantities has been q
hwarted by the prevalence of the Y
Amy season at harvest time, causing g
ne hay to rot in the fields or in the I