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The results to those who knew how gave encouragement and the 

 planting in the year 1911 was increased to about 12,000 acres, enthu- 

 siasm still running high, many entering the business without experience. 

 The final results were an improvement over the year 1910, as about 

 9,000 bales were ginned. 



In 1912 the acreage was reduced to quite an extent ; 8,360 acres were 

 planted, the results being much more satisfactory, as 7,200 bales were 

 ginned. The yield per acre was very high, resulting from the fact that 

 those new in the business had been making progress and all the growers 

 were gaining experience in cotton growing, under the conditions here. 



During the season 1913 just closing, there were 26,000 acres planted 

 in the valley, including the delta across the line in Lower California 

 (Mexican territory) . On account of shortage of water in some localities 

 and labor conditions not being entirely adequate, also a few inexpe- 

 rienced enthusiasts, there were about 21,500 acres actually picked. The 

 following is the number of bales ginned at the several stations as fur- 

 nished by the Imperial Valley Oil and Cotton Company to date, 

 January 24, 1914 : 



Calexico 8,401 



El Centre .5.121 



Imperial : 1.205 



Holtville 1,097 



Brawley 552 



Wiest 350 



Total 10,726 



Estimated total for season, 19,000 bales. 



During the several seasons past there have been a few failures, a 

 number of partial failures, and many successes, the same condition 

 that exists in all lines of enterprise. The failures were mostly due to 

 poor condition of ground for. irrigation and lack of experience. 



The first bale of cotton ginned in the season of 1913 was at Calexico, 

 July 23d ; the cotton was grown on second year volunteer and is still 

 being picked, which proves that we do have a long picking season, con- 

 tinuous sunshine being the reason. 



Cotton, being a sun plant, the climatic conditions are all that could 

 be desired, practically no rain, ample water for irrigation, warm nights, 

 sunlight and heat, all that seems necessary to produce the maximum 

 yield. 



As to being free from all insect pests, it may be true that it is now, 

 but this office takes the stand with men of knowledge and experience 

 along this line, that it is possible and probable that the insect will thrive 

 where the host plant lives, therefore we do not want to take any chances, 

 so are guarding all avenues of approach. A ciuarantine is now in force 

 prohibiting cotton seed to enter the State from anywhere excepting for 

 experimental purposes. By applying to any horticultural commissioner 

 the . information will be cheerfully furnished as to how seed may be 

 brought into the State. 



Several varieties of cotton have been grown, principally Upland, 

 Egyptian and Durango. Many growers are quite enthusiastic about 

 Durango, while others think more favorably of short staples. It is a 

 question as to what kinds will eventually be grown ; however, it is a 

 fact that all varieties that have been grown are of high quality and sell 



