A letter from an unknown author to George A. Hurd in Webster Groves, Missouri. 27 May 1914.
Entry/Object ID
2017.41.1.523
Description
A letter from an unknown author to George A. Hurd in Webster Groves, Missouri. 27 May 1914.
A typed, 2 page letter, where the author was requested by Miss Gumbrell to write George A. Hurd regarding the horticultural and agricultural conditions of Southern California. To be successful in horticulture or agriculture in California, a semi-arid country, you will need irrigation, as those who irrigate make more profits. Most land is sold at 5 or 10 acres and cost $5 to $1000 an acre depending on what they grow and how profitable the land will be. California is a land where you can grow crops 365 1/4 days a year. Citrus is the number one industry with walnuts and deciduous being quite profitable as well. Also, grape vineyards, bean industry, and vegetable growing bringing in money too. To give an idea of cost, the author is including figures on buying 5 acres planted to orange and lemon trees in North Whittier Heights. He will also include the value and production of land at different ages. The author will also mail a descriptive folder under a different cover; this will incluse a map of Southern California. The author closes with an offer to provide any additional information should it be requested and to take Mr. Hurd's son out to the property when he is in Los Angeles.
The pages have been glued together in the top left corner, creases in the bottom left corner, a tear on the left side, and discoloration on all sides. This object is in good condition overall.
