RAISIN BOXES, RAISIN TRAYS, SWEAT BOXES.

Kings River Lumber Co.,
SANGER, FRESNO COUNTY, CAL.

San Francisco Office, 109 California St., San Francisco, California.

Manufacturer of and Wholesale and Retail Dealer in
all kinds of

Lumber, Boxes, Doors, Sash, Blinds and Mouldings.

This Company has at Sanger the best appointed Box Factory, Door, Sash and
Blind Factory and Planing Mill in the State.

Special Mill Work of all kinds Estimated on and Furnished.

ALL KINDS OF BOXES MANUFACTURED AND IN ANY QUANTITY
RAISIN AND ORANGE BOXES A SPECIALTY.

This Company manufactures, at its works at Sanger, Raisin Boxes of all sizes
from the very best of Sugar Pine, cut from its own lands, which
for quality of material, perfection of workmanship
and printing have no equal.

THE COMPANY HAS AT ALL TIMES IN STOCK AND FOR SALE

LUMBER OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS, GRAPE STICKS, POSTS, SHINGLES,
SHAKES, PICKETS AND LATH.

ORDERS SOLICITED AND PROMPTLY EXECUTED.

YOSEMITE COLONY.

This Colony is two miles from Merced City, California. Merced, from its fine fountains, is now known as “The Fountain City.” It is the county seat of Merced County. The Southern Pacific Railroad, a transcontinental line, passes through this place, from San Francisco to New York. The Oakdale Line from the north also starts from Merced City, giving direct communication by rail with Sacramento Valley, Oregon, Washington, and all points north. Merced City is the nearest point in the San Joaquin Valley to the great Yosemite Park, and commands the only passable railroad route to this “World’s Greatest Wonder.” Merced City also lies in a direct line from Yosemite, through Pacheco Pass, in the Coast Range, to Del Monte, on the Bay of Monterey. These great natural advantages are now being developed on a scale commensurate with nature’s own great gifts. The largest and most costly irrigating canal in the United States has been completed, and is now discharging the crystal snow waters, fresh from the Yosemite Falls, into Lake Yosemite, one mile from this colony. Thus we find ourselves in the possession of a combination of nature and art, which present advantages in climate, health, water privileges, wealth of soil and their productions which are not as fully possessed by any other locality in California. And, as an enduring crown to our prosperity, we point to the late Act of Congress of the United States in setting apart the Yosemite Park, with her giant Sequoia and sugar-pine forests, insuring and perpetuating the annual snow and rain on the watershed of our canal system. The Yosemite Colony contains about 5,000 acres, and is beautifully situated by the side of Lake Yosemite, and bounded on the north by the fine Colony of Rotterdam. “The Yosemite” was the first colony subdivided and placed on the market after the perfection of our irrigating system, two years ago; and a large main ditch was then brought by the proprietor from Lake Yosemite to and through these lands. Young Orange Groves, Almonds, Prunes and Apricots, Figs, Pomegranates, Peaches, etc., etc., have already been planted; also several fine young Raisin Vineyards, of only two years’ growth, which this autumn produced raisins of the most superior quality. The soil is from four to twelve feet in depth, with under strata of heavy, rich clay, which will always insure an abundance of moisture, when with proper irrigation. These lands are all free from alkali, and about one-half of them situated on the rich, alluvial plain; the other half are gently rolling, and extend into the red gravelly soils, so much prized for Olives, Oranges, Lemons, Wine Grapes and Strawberries, while the lower levels are especially prized for the famous Muscat Raisin Grape, as well as for the Prune, Almond, Pear, Apricot, Alfalfa and Vegetables. Merced City, situated one hundred and fifty miles from San Francisco by rail,—one hundred miles from the coast,—in the center of the San Joaquin Valley, is also the exact geographical center of the State—north, south, east and west.

We are not offering you land that has not been thoroughly tested to produce what we advertise. Neither are we offering you hog wallows, salt grass and alkali flats; but we offer you a block out of one of the richest fields of California. As to health, we challenge the whole world to surpass us. Our locality is free from malaria; and fogs in summer and autumn are unknown in this dry and equable climate. Not only is our locality free from fog, and fanned by the gentle invigorating sea-breezes from the south and southwest, but we are protected from the harsh, desiccating northwest winds, offering a retreat to the weak and ailing; and its rich and attractive location contributes greatly to its charms.

For scenic beauty it has but few, if any, superiors in California. Standing at the lake, or on any other elevated point on the Colony, a most inspiring panorama is presented to the eye. The vision reaches one hundred and fifty miles south and east, and takes in the ever snow-capped Sierra Nevada; thence south and southwest we follow the long blue line of the Coast Range to the Mt. Diablo, one hundred and thirty miles to the northwest, in the vicinity of San Francisco. Looking to the north and east, you see looming up the grand Sierra Nevada, with its mantles of perpetual snow, seemingly so near in the pure air that, although it is one hundred miles to the summit, strangers are almost tempted to quit the green colony fields and visit them as an afternoon stroll.

A fine school-house has been erected on the Colony, at a cost of $5,000, and is now in good working order. Trees of one and two years’ growth border most of the avenues, including Palms, Locust, Olive, Magnolia, Eucalyptus, Mulberry, etc., etc.

Under our irrigation system the owner of the land purchases water from the Canal Company which is filed in the County Recorder’s books, and is then inseparable from the land, and is always conveyed as a part of the realty.

We now offer you this land, together with perpetual water-right, at from $150 to $200 per acre, according to quality and location. No land will be deeded to any persons except actual settlers. As inducements to families, we will plow and prepare the land ready for planting, as our aim is to settle these lands with families. Payments may be made in installments to suit purchasers. We make the following liberal offer to those who do not feel able to pay cash for the land: The purchaser is to build and occupy a neat and substantial cottage; also build all needed outhouses, paint or whitewash the same, and plant the land to such trees and fruits as may be agreed to be the best. This done the first payment will be deferred for five years, one-quarter to be paid annually thereafter. Said sum agreed to be paid to bear eight per cent interest per annum from date of sale. Deed will be given purchaser when he builds and plants, and the purchase price secured by mortgage on the premises. A family with from $1,500 to $2,000 to make their improvements can settle down and safely wait until their fruits or raisin vineyard come into bearing. The whole purchase price should be produced from the lands the fifth year.

For those who have not experience, or are desirous of avoiding the expense of team and tools, we will plant, cultivate, irrigate and care for their orchard and vineyard until it comes into bearing. It will be worth about $25 per acre to furnish and plant the first year, and $10 to $15 per acre each year thereafter. The above figures mean compensation for good, first-class work.

We have already some fine planted tracts for sale, embracing Raisin Vineyards, that will come into bearing next year (1891), also young Orange Groves, as well as deciduous Fruit Orchards. We also aim to keep a vacant cottage on the Colony, for the accommodation of each newcomer until such time as he can build on a lot of his own choice. Deciduous Fruit Trees can be planted commencing January 1st, and as late as the 1st of April. Orange Trees in March and April. Grape vines, rooted or cuttings, should be planted in February or March. Peaches and Apricots will bear light crops the third year. Pears, Almonds, Figs and Oranges will begin to bear the fourth year. Raisins begin to bear, from the cuttings, in the third year. One year’s time is gained by planting rooted vines. It is safe to expect $50 per acre the third year from rooted vines, and $100 per acre the fourth year, at least, gross product. A respectable cottage should be built, with from four to five rooms, at a cost of from $500 to $800; barn, $200. One pair of horses and harness, $150; milch cow, $25; tools, $25; wood is high, $7 per cord; flour, $3 to $4 per barrel of 200 lbs.; beef, from 6 cts. to 10 cts. per lb.; hens, from $5 to $7 per dozen; eggs, from 25 cts. to 50 cts. per dozen; building lumber, $25 per M. in the valley or farming sections of the State. Male labor on the farm, $30 per month, except four or five months in the summer, when they receive $1.50 to $2 per day. Female labor has never been ample, and commands from $20 to $30 per month. Families coming out here can bring with profit all clothing, bed-clothing, table cutlery and such articles as would not be bulky. Large furniture or farming implements will not bear transportation.

The very favorable conditions existing for small farming in this rich valley of California, where water can be obtained to render crops certain, are not generally known in the East and Europe. For instance, our breadstuffs (wheat) must be shipped around Cape Horn to Liverpool to find a market. Beef and pork the same. Our wool also has to go around the Horn or across the Continent. The consequence is that the fruit farmer eats the cheapest bread and beefsteak of any people in the world. Our woolen mills are able to furnish the finest and cheapest clothing worn. Labor is high, and everything the small farmer produces is high, including poultry, vegetables and fruit, and will always be so. The big farmer can’t get at this business with his steam engine and long sickle. We can close Europe and the United States out of the fruit-producing business, and force them to become consumers. Why? Because of the certainty of our crops, and because we have the whole valley for a drying house.

Address or call upon the undersigned, owners and proprietors,

V. C. W. HOOPER &. SON,
Merced, Merced County, California.

EISEN & STEWART,

Real Estate and Horticultural Land Brokers,

*DELANO,*

KERN COUNTY, line CALIFORNIA.

We make horticultural lands a specialty, and offer special bargains in the Kern and Tulare Irrigation District, and in the Poso Irrigation District. These lands are suited to Olives, Raisins, Oranges, other fruits and alfalfa. They are now cheap, but will soon rise in value, and become as high priced as any in the State.

We also attend to the business of absent owners, and we guarantee satisfaction.

Correspondence solicited.

THE

Yost Writing Machine

Acknowledged by Experts to be The Best.

The Yost is full of New and Valuable Improvements, and
is guaranteed to do as represented.

FOR CATALOGUES, TESTIMONIALS, ETC., SEND TO

J. P. MIGHELL & CO.
413 MONTGOMERY STREET

SAN FRANCISCO,CALIFORNIA.

Thompson’s Seedless Grape

MAKES ABSOLUTELY

*Seedless*Raisins*

The very best for Culinary Use!

This Grape has been thoroughly tested in California, having been grown and raisins made of it, in Sutter County, for the past fifteen years.

It is far superior to the Sultana, being much sweeter, a heavier cropper, more easily dried, and ripens earlier.

For rooted vines, guaranteed true to name, address,

B. G. STABLER,
YUBA CITY,
Sutter County, California.

Prices reasonable; given on application for both one and two-year old rooted vines. Will also send sample of raisins, if desired.

Described by Prof. Eisen.

In a communication to California, a Journal of Rural Industry, May No., 1890, entitled “With the Fruit Growers in Sutter County,” Prof. Eisen thus refers to Mr. Stabler, and his work: “Mr. B. G. Stabler makes a specialty of dried peaches and seedless raisins, and has succeeded well with both. The principal raisin-grape of this vicinity is the little-known seedless grape, Lady Decoverly, here known as the Thompson Seedless, he being the first to grow it. Years ago, about 1872, this gentleman saw advertised in an Eastern Catalogue a seedless grape, said to come from Constantinople, and was called the Lady Decoverly. It proved to be very different from the common Sultana, being of yellow color, and of oblong shape. It is certainly strange that this singular variety of grape should have existed here so many years, and failed to attract general attention. It is an enormous bearer, heavier even than the Sultana, and ripens early in August. It makes very choice raisins for cooking purposes. The color is similar to that of the Muscatel, and makes a raisin of beautiful color. Among other novelties in the way of fruit, Mr. Stabler has a Chance Seedling Apricot, which promises to be something extraordinary. It is not yet in bearing, *** but think of apricot leaves six inches in diameter, and limbs many times as long and strong as those of ordinary apricot trees,” etc.

TO RENT AND FOR SALE.

75,000 ACRES OF WHEAT AND SUGAR-BEET LAND in the above counties to rent for a term of years; also 100,000 acres of fine Raisin, Fruit, Alfalfa and Sugar-Beet Land, with water for irrigation, for sale in tracts of from twenty acres to large tracts suitable for colony purposes.

For particulars apply to

E. B. PERRIN,
402 Kearny Street,
SAN FRANCISCO.

Fresno Agricultural Works

MANUFACTURERS OF
Raisin··
Machinery;
All KINDS OF
Vineyard Tools
LEVELING and
CANAL SCRAPERS.

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SEND FOR

Descriptive
Catalogue.

ADDRESS,
JAMES PORTEOUS,FRESNO, CAL.

GUSTAV EISEN,

Horticultural Land and Raisin Expert.

I have had twenty years of experience in fruit growing, raisin-grape growing, raisin making, and in other horticultural industries, in California, Central America, Mexico and Europe. I make it a specialty to assist and advise those engaged in horticultural pursuits. Whether you wish to select land or plant it to vines and trees, whether you are a capitalist, the member of a syndicate or a farmer, my services will be a thousand times more valuable to you than the reasonable charge I make for them. If you are not acquainted with land, soil, climate or the profits of the horticultural industry you intend to engage in, you will find it to your advantage to engage me to make you thorough and truthful reports.

All matters strictly confidential and charges reasonable.

Address,
GUSTAV EISEN,
California Academy of Sciences,
San Francisco.

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PUBLISHED BY

H. S. CROCKER & COMPANY

215 Bush Street, San Francisco

• Full Morocco, or Undressed Kid $15.00
• Half Undressed Kid 12.50
• Full Cloth, elegant paper edges 11.00

215, 217, 219
Bush Street
San Francisco

Wholesale Stationers
Printers, Lithographers and Bookbinders

A FULL AND ELEGANT LINE OF
Fruit and Raisin LABELS and PAPERS Always on Hand

OUR SPECIALTIES ARE

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THE FRUIT REGION OF MERCED.

The fruit lands now offered for settlement by the Crocker Land and Water Company are situated in the very center of California. Besides being so favorably located, they offer advantages which are not possessed by any other lands in the State. The fifty-five thousand acres, which are now for the first time subdivided, consist of virgin pasture and wheat lands, which have become too valuable to be devoted to their former use. They are now being irrigated by the most expensive and magnificent irrigation system on the continent, by a canal capable of carrying 4,000 cubic feet of water per second, and by the artificial lake Yosemite, the most extensive irrigation reservoir ever built in America. The water from this system is abundant and continuous; it comes from the snow-capped Sierra, from the Falls of the Yosemite, and will suffice to irrigate and fertilize hundreds of thousands of acres more than are offered for sale.

These fruit and horticultural lands are situated in the warm belt of the foot-hills of the Sierra Nevada, protected by sheltering hills, traversed by natural creeks and surrounded by the grandest scenery known to man. The famous Yosemite is almost within sight, and the high-peaked Sierra can be reached in a day’s journey. The Coast Range, with Mt. Diablo, is in full view, while the fresh breezes from the San Pablo Bay temper the climate, and contribute to make it one of the finest, most salubrious and most enjoyable in the world. Through the irrigation water always at the command of the horticulturist, our lands are being transformed into beautiful orchards, vineyards and meadows. The peach, the prune, the apricot, the pear and the raisin-grape are made to flourish, and the olive to produce its valuable oil, the orange and the lemon their golden fruit. The colonies already established are situated in the thermal belt of the Sierra, in the finest citrus region of the State, in a district equal to the best anywhere, and in a territory remarkable for its earliness and productiveness. Every variety of temperate and semi-tropical fruit is now growing within sight of the colonies,—the almond, the olive and orange upon the more elevated land; the peach, the prune, the apricot, the pear and the raisin-grape upon that of a more alluvial nature. The Rotterdam Colony contains now over a hundred settlers from Holland; other colonies are being established by English and American farmers, by doctors, lawyers and professional men of every station in life. The people whom we invite, and who have responded to our call, are the most desirable, the most intelligent, the most energetic and the most refined classes. They are now building up horticultural communities of the most prosperous nature.

The lands we offer are situated six hours by railroad from San Francisco. They are traversed by two railroads, and the principal colony is only four miles from Merced City, the county seat, while some of our land joins, and actually surrounds, that town. Our prices are low, and our terms very reasonable. We offer various grades of land, all eminently suitable for the highest state of horticulture, at prices ranging from $75 to $175 per acre, with water.

For particulars address the

Crocker-Huffman Land and Water Company,

MERCED,

Merced County, Cal.