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A PRELIMINARY REPORT ON THE 
From Canon City— 
Apples- 
Pears_ 
Grapes_ 
Strawberries_ 
Other berries_ 
Plums_ 
Peaches_ 
From Florence— 
Apples_ 
Berries_ 
Grapes_ 
Pounds.- 
163,674 
32,748 
172,840 
151,800 
77,764 
63,968 
3,018 
665,812 
50,150 
2,870 
1,985 
- 55,005 
720,817 
The lower valley of the Arkansas is as well suited' 
for fruit as is the upper, and as the faciltties for irrigation 
are extended, we may look for a large increase in the area 
of orchards in those Counties adjacent to the valley. 
Mr. L. M. Campbell, writing from Las Animas, Bent 
County, says that the fruit industry is yet in its infancy,, 
but farmers are so well pleased with results thus far ob¬ 
tained that very many of them are preparing to extend 
their plantations. “ Our County fair, last September,, 
would lead one to believe that we had a fruit County be¬ 
yond a doubt. We are trying every variety. The Early 
Harvest, at three years after planting, is wonderful. Mis¬ 
souri Pippin, Winesap and Ben Davis have all shown 
their colors. Plums, pears, peaches and grapes have done 
well, as have also the small fruits. We could not reason¬ 
ably ask for better returns.” 
The Western District embraces the valleys of the 
Uncompahgre, the Gunnison, the North Fork of the 
Gunnison, and the Grand Rivers. In this territory three 
