CHAPTER XXVI. 



CONCLUSION. 



fo those who are thinking of engaging in this 

 important branch of industry, I would say a 

 few words in concluding. It is evident that Florida 

 is destined to take the lead as a fruit-growing State. 

 Land is rapidly increasing in value. The sooner 

 you buy the better. But before purchasing, learn 

 all you can of the different portions of the State. 

 If possible, travel over it with an eye to finding that 

 section which will best suit you, so that after lo- 

 cating you will never be made to regret your first 

 choice. Each portion has its advantages. Middle 

 Florida has fertile soils, and with its rolling lands 

 is perhaps the most beautiful section of the State. 

 The orange has received too little attention in Mid- 

 dle Florida. Those who have made the attempt 

 with proper care and protection have grown fine 

 oranges there. 



The country through which the St. Johns River 

 flows, having at once one of the grandest streams 

 in America, and with it ample facilities for transpor- 

 tation, has, as yet, attracted the most attention. 

 The eastern shore of this river, especially, is ad- 



