J 8 Pullman, lVashi7iglon 



Facts About the Palouse Country. 



Tornadoes, cyclones and heavy thunder storms are un- 

 known . 



Fleas and mosquitoes have not yet found the Palouse 

 country. 



Small fruits? They are in their natural element in the 

 Palouse country. 



It is difficult to find a quarter section that does not have 

 on it one or more fine springs. 



No irrigation required. All grains, fruits and vegetables 

 grow to perfection without it. 



Palouse fruit is noted for its fine flavor, being much better 

 in this respect than fruit from Oregon or California. 



Both winter and spring wheat are grown, and harvest 

 commences about July 15th, continuing till October ist. 



The sugar beet grown in Palouse soil has no superior. 

 and finds ready market at a good price at the Waverl}^ fac- 

 tory. 



Such apples grow no where else in the world. They 

 are free from worms, and flavor and keeping qualities are the 

 best. 



Wood is generally used for fuel, the timbered mountains 

 a few miles to the east furnishing an abundant and cheap 

 supply. 



Palouse farms are all well watered, there being numerous 

 living springs, and artesian water being found at a depth of 

 from 80 to 120 feet. 



The record crop of wheat, 10 1 bushels from a single acre, 

 was grown by E. J. Northcutt near Pullman. You saw this 

 wheat at the world's fair. * 



