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fitable spots in the county. The trees are well planted, have 

 been well cared for, and even among the many magnificent 

 orchards of the vicinity this one attracts attention and admira- 

 tion by reason of the size and appearance of the trees and the 

 crops borne. The orchard contains Cherries, Peaches, Apricots, 

 and Apples. 



The Weston Pear Orchard. 



A good illustration of the profits secured in Santa Clara 

 County in Pear culture is furnished by Mr. B. F. Weston, whose 

 orchard is about miles north-west of Santa Clara, or k\ miles 

 N.N.W. of San Jose. The crops and income for each year 

 since the orchard came into Mr. Weston's possession have been 

 as follows : — 



In 1890 the trees bore a few scattered Pears, the entire crop 

 only fetching £11. 



Crop of 1891, 50 tons, which sold for £9 per ton, or £450 

 „ 1892, 75 „ „ „ £8 „ „ £600 

 „ 1893, 100 „ „ „ £6 „ „ £600 

 „ 1894, 185 „ „ „ £4 „ „ £740 

 „ 1895, 190 „ „ „ £6 „ „ £1,140 



Mr. Weston's is probably the best Pear orchard in the county. 

 Fruit experts are unanimous in the opinion that it will, when in 

 full bearing, produce 400 tons of fruit. 



Glen Una. 



There is in Santa Clara County what may be called a model 

 orchard — the Glen Una, situated about midway between Los 

 Gatos and Saratoga, and owned by Mr. F. G. Hume. The entire 

 tract covers an area of 680 acres, 350 of which are Prunes, 160 

 trees to the acre, this being the largest bearing Prune orchard in 

 the w 7 orld. It is not claimed that the profit per acre is as great 

 as it is in some other instances, as the owner endeavours to 

 secure quality rather than quantity. With this end in view, the 

 trees are carefully pruned, and all the small imperfect fruits 

 removed. This decreases the output, but insures choice fruit. 

 The income, however, is from £20 to £25 an acre, though some 

 of the trees are not yet in full bearing. Everything about the 

 place is kept in perfect order. The trees are carefully cultivated 

 and pruned, the roads are kept in good condition, the engine- 



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