CORRESPONDENCE. 



Particular attention is directed to the correspondence following, from 

 prominent fruit growers and horticulturists residing in different sections 

 of Colorado. 



Not only do these contain many valuable suggestions in regard to 

 soil, irrigation and culture, and adaptation of varieties, but they also rep- 

 resent widely different localities and local conditions, and are therefore 

 important as a guide to residents of the immediate respective divisions of 

 the State, as well as to planters in adjoining States or Territories simi- 

 larly situated. 



To furnish this general information has been the aim, rather than to 

 deal with particular localities. Every County in the State will come 

 under some one of the grand divisions heard from, and therefore, wishing 

 to have our Look of general application, so far as possible, no special 

 mention has been made of the already fine progress shown by such Coun- 

 ties as Arapahoe, Boulder, Fremont, Jefferson, El Paso, Larimer, Weld 

 and others, nor of the almost certain large success that awaits the devel- 

 opment of sections like La Plata County and the Montezuma Valley. 



The remark is here made that native fruits that flourish in any given 

 locality are often an important indication of what may be cultivated with 

 profit ; although this should not be construed adversely to the success of 

 other fruits and products not so found. 



FROM MESSRS. GODDING AND STEEL, OF ROCKY FORD, BENT 



COUNTY. 



There are only two or three who have had orchard fruit trees planted 

 long enough to bear, but with the best results. We think this is a favorite 

 section for both fruits and vegetables, and in the future we will raise 

 largely of all kinds. 



We have two kinds of soil. That on the river bottom is a stiff 

 adobe that is very hard to work properly, and few succeed with it, but it 

 is very rich and durable, and a man that understands it gets splendid 

 results. On the upland it is of a light-gray color and is mixed with con- 



