Runnymede Park. Live oak trees 



VARIED INDUSTRIES SUITABLE TO RUNNYMEDE 



While egg-farming is the chief industry in Runnymede and the one 

 that has made Runnymede famous as a poultry center, there are 

 several other industries that go hand-in-hand with that of poultry 

 raising. Intensive production on small acreage admits of several lines 

 being worked simultaneously. A few hutches of rabbits for family 

 meat, a pen of pigeons for squabs, a goat for milk, a hive of bees for 

 honey, a pig to clean up the waste and convert it into bacon, vegetables 

 from the garden, berries from the vine, fruit from the tree, all have 

 their place in making the most abundant living on a small acreage. 

 Money cannot buy better. 



Pigeons 



Squab raising is one of the most intensive industries and is well 

 adapted to the little farm, as a large production can be obtained on 

 very small area. It is very interesting and healthful work and after 

 the matings are properly housed and yarded the duties are very simple. 

 Every little farm should have at least a pen for adding to the home 

 table. 



Runnymede offers every advantage to those interested in producing 

 squabs. Feed can be purchased wholesale at least cost through the 

 Colony Warehouse. Marketing conditions are equal to the best in the 

 state, because of the wealthy homes located within delivery distance 

 on the Peninsula. To those doing a mail order business in Fancy 

 Pigeons, Runnymede offers the widest advertisement because it is 

 becoming known around the world and because thousands of people 

 visit Runnymede annually. It will pay those looking for a location to 



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