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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 2f miles north-west of Santa Clara, or 4^ 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 world. 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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