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IRRIGATION proved its worth to ranchers of the Santa Maria 

 Valley after Captain Hancock demonstrated the most modern 

 and practical methods of producing fresh vegetables for the 

 markets of the country. Scenes on this and succeeding pages 

 are typical of Rosemary Farm where crop rotation is a para- 

 mount consideration. Lettuce, carrots, tomatoes, endive, cauli- 

 flower, broccoli, peas, beans, corn, barley and a host of other 

 products are grown in quantity for direct shipment by rail. 



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