Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-06-29

tory prices for his product, and a
large return on his Investments
situation certainly not enjoyed by
any other farmer in the country.
Citrus fruits ian be produced
commercially in but few places in
the world. The citrus genus is the
aristocrat Of fruits. IL requires ex-
actly the proper conditions for
growth and fruition. Many things
are necessary: a tropical or semi
tropical climate, practically con-
tinuous sunshine. a special soil.
characterized by certain elements
and texture. and almost absolute
freedom from DROUGHT. There
fore, the citrus fruits cannot be
grown with any degree Of success
in a region dependent entirely upon
rainfall for watering. They need
water Just al certain times when
they require 1t, and cannot wait UNI
til it MAY rain. They thrive best in
an irrigated country. and are pro-
duced almost entirely IN territories
where irrigation Is both possible and
practical. Very few sections of the
United States provide an irrigation
system. (Which Is but n Of the
requirements. and extremely rare
is the combination Of climate, soil,
sunshine and irrigation.-all essen
tial to the successful growing Of
citrus fruits. This exacting combin-
alton of necessary conditions natu-
rally limits the growing territory.
and likewise the production.
The plentiful waters or the Rio
Grande River. the soil, climate and
sunshine Of the Lower Rio Grande
Valley meet every exacting condi-
ton and provide every need. Here
we have the rich river silt soil, the
semi-tropical climate - mild and
balmy winters. twelve months grow
ing season. almost continuous sun
shine.-and a ready obtainable sup
ply Of water for irrigation from the
Rio Grande River. "A PERFECT
CITRUS FRUIT COUNTRY.
During many years Of experience.
Mr.. Miles has discovered that there
are many farmers, business men and
professional men in this country
who have planned to have. and
dreamed OF owning a citrus fruit
grove. either as a winter. or an all
the-year-round plantation home. as
a source Of profit and income. or as
a pleasant. profitable enterprise to
work with after they have retired
from active business. The farmer
wants land In a location where re-
turns are more certain. Business
and professional men want a tract
OF land that they can work with,
beautify. and turn into a paying in
vestment.
We know that many Of you would
make your dreams a reality by doing
something definite right now, except
for the fact that you are not quite
ready to take the time necessary TO
plant the grove, manage It, and get
II going.
The very practical plan OF the
"Progreso Haciendas" wa evolved
with the express purpose Of develop
Ing your grove for you. freeing you
from the worry and work OF getting
it started.
They invite you 10 come down and
visit "Progreso Haciendas." in the
pleasant. fertile Rio Grande Valley
OF Texas. They want you 70 see for
yourself how well equipped and
qualified they are to plant. cultivate.
supervise and develop a grove for
you. Come down and investigate the
details Of their plan to give your
grove the necessary scientific care
II needs. While you stay at home,
II you wish. and attend to your busi-
ness. profession or farm. they will
be developing a citrus fruit grove
for you. so that you will have a fine,
healthy orange and grapefruit grove,
ready 10 bear.
Their staff has been built UP OF
competent men who have all the re-
uuired expert knowledge and ex-
perience which Is needed to plant,
properly care for. cultivate and pre-
serve citrus orchards. These spe-
cialists will have active supervision
OF your grove during the early years
of it's life. and after you take over
the management. they will be avail
able for consultation and assistance.
Should you 50 wish. they can make
arrangements for the continued care
OF your grove. and the marketing OF
your crop until you are ready TO
take over active management.
Almost three years ago CSeptem-
Der. 1927 "Progreso Haciendas" was
a wilderness. a 5000 acre tract Of
jungle In the Rio Grande Valley OF