184 THE SOILS OF PRINCE GEORGE S COUNTY 



The great variety of soils found in the county, the moderate 

 climate and general healthfulness of the greater part of the county, 

 its accessibility by rail and by water, all favor a greater specializa- 

 tion of agriculture and increased profits from the cultivation of the 

 soil. 



The location of Prince George's County is such that the further 

 extension of the suburban residence section may be reasonably 

 expected. Market gardening will also cause the further subdivision 

 of the larger tracts of land, particularly those located near the 

 District line. The area used in trucking operations is also increasing 

 and should ultimately occupy the entire extent of the sandier types 

 of soil. The canning industry should be introduced, for the climatic 

 conditions and the great diversity of soil would permit of a con- 

 tinual succession of canning crops during the usual growing season. 



