THE IRRIGATION AGE. 



The Union Pacific 



Reaches 

 "The Land of Opportunity" 



The Climate is delightful Irrigation and Dry Farming are Trans- 

 forming a Desert into a Garden Spot 



THE BEST SOIL IN THE WORLD 



HE SOILS of Italy, France and other portions of the Mediterranean region 

 are still producing abundant crops after centuries of cultivation. The 

 main reason for this is, that soil which consists of lava flow is practically 

 indestructible. 



Large portions of the states of Wyoming, Idaho, Oregon and 

 Washington have this same lava soil, which when watered produces 

 wonderful crops. 



In the South Platte Valley of Colorado and in the North Platte Valley of 

 Wyoming and Nebraska, the climate as well as the soil is considered among the 

 finest in the world. 



The wonderful productive powers of the soil in these sections is due to light rain- 

 fall ; it is well known that copious rains dissolve and carry away much of the soluble 

 ingredients of a soil, including much valuable plant food. 



Nevertheless, there are times when water is absolutely necessary. Plenty of 

 water for irrigation is available in these sections, the water being secured from the 

 North and South Platte rivers, and the section itself is one of the most easily 

 irrigated in the states where irrigation is resorted to. The natural fall of the land 

 being sufficient to carry water to every portion of a farm. 



The quality of the crops raised in these sections has created a standing demand 

 for them in eastern markets, and the yields are so large that land frequently pays 

 for itself in a few years. 



If you want to secure better land and live in an ideal climate, write for our 

 beautifully illustrated booklets, entitled "The North Platte Valley, Nebraska" and 

 "The South Platte Valley Colorado." They will interest you. 



ADDRESS : 



E. L. LOMAX, Gen'l Pass, Agent, U. P. R. R. Co., Room 4-G. P. 0., OMAHA, NEB. 



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