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Evening Star, Issue 15074, 4 January 1913, Page 8

AUCTIONS. TUESDAY, 21st JANUARY, 1913, At 7.30 o'clock (evening). At Rooms, Manse street. eruitlands. eruitlands. i I FRyrr FARMS. \; ' FRUIT FARMS. AT SPEARGRASS FLAT, NEAR ALEXANDRA, IN THE DRY BELT, WHERE FRUIT. IS PRODUCED IN ABSOLUTE PERFECTION. SIX MILES FROM ALEXANDRA By Splendid Roads for Carriage, Cart, or Motor. Fruit picked in the Morning can be delivered in Dunedin the same Evening. RIPE FRUIT Can be sent to town, instead of half-ripe stuff which must RIPEN ON THE VOYAGE. PARK:, REYNOLDS, LIMITED, Aro instructed to sell by auction, on TUESDAY, JANUARY 21, THE CELEBRATED FRUITLANDS ESTATE, Subdivided into 36 FRUIT FARMS, 36 Varying in size from ' 11 TO 74 ACRES. RICH LOAMY SOIL, Varying in depth from 4 TO 12 FEET AND MORE, With Gravel Bottom, affordin* Splendid Drainage. These Sections have been Subdivided in such a. manner that each Section CAN BE EASILY IRRIGATED Without sepage or surplus water causing injury of interfering with crops on adjoining blocks. IRRIGATION. IRRIGATION. IRRIGATION. Arrangements have been made with the Minister of Public Works for IRRIGATION on the following terms:— "That if, within three months after your sale, at least 50 per cent, of the owners of land within the irrigation scheme (provided they are owners of at least 50 per cent, of ihe land) sign the necessary irrigation contract with the Crown, as provided by the Public Works Amendment Act, 1910, the department will proceed forthwith to brim* in the water and supply the same to the holders of such-land, subject to such conditions as to the quantity that each person shall be entitled to and the price to be paid for such water as the Governor considers reasonable, and subject, also, to such other conditions, provisos,'»and stipulations as the department may require." This arrangement will ensure and with this A CONSTANT SUPPLY OF WATER, FRUITLANDS mould prove ONE OF THE FINEST FRUIT-GROWING AREAS IN OTAGO. THE PROPERTY Has been reported upon most fully by Mr J. C. BLACKMORE (Ex-Government Pomologist), The First Authority on Fruit-growing in New Zealand, and his report is in every wav complimentary. Amongst other things he says: "Fruitlands possesses a fine climate—one of the best: t responsive soil, one rich in potash and phosphoric acid, two of the essentials of plant food, and an abundant water supply. It is also well adapted for subdivision for Fruit-growing purposes, for Market Gardening, or Dairying, having such a splendid supply of water for growing Roots and other-Forage Crops." ADAPTABILITY OF FRUITLANDS FOR FRUIT CULTURE. It is always a. surprise to people unacquainted with the climate and soil of manv of the dry districts of Central Otago to be told that the whole of the staple Fruits tow there in great perfection. This surprise is often so great that it generates into doubt, and cm only be removed by ocular demonstration. If one will only take the trouble' however, to .ascertain what is needed for the production of the Apricot Cherry Plum' Pear, Apple, and the various Small Fruits and Nuts, he will find that this portion of the Dominion possesses these requirements to such a degree as to make it an ideal climate for that purpose. SPEARGRASS VALLEY, ON WHICH FRUITLANDS IS SITUATED, IS NO EXCEPTION. The district is adapted for the culture'of the whole of the kinds of Fruit enumerated. Mr J. C. BLACKMORE further states:''l should not omit to make reference to the Fruit Trees growing in the vicinity of Fruitlands on Mr R. Syme's property. All kinds of Fruit Trees yield heavy f° PS ' J^-l^ nCot lT gr £? e are equal in I™ 11 1? t0 tlloS3 that a " grown iu the most favored districts. Mr M'Gettigan, a near neighbor, grows in the opln air Grapes of good quality, the berries of which are well colored and nicely flavored." Now, Mr BLACKMORE IS THE RECOGNISED HIGHEST AUTHORITY ON FRUIT CULTURE, and as ho PERSONALLY INSPECTED THIS PROPERTY, and, as he is careful to state, " has no interests whatever in the proposition or property," THOSE DESIRING FRUIT FARMS ' don" ,d b mt>St certainly obtain (free of charge) a full copy of his report, and this can be MERELY WRITINC US FOR SAME. He makes a suggestion which is of such importance that IT IS GOING Tn v.v pat? RIED INTO. EFFECT, and this is: u 1U Bh LAK"IN SEASONS OF CREAT PLENTY much fruit goes to waste in all fruit-growing districts, owing to provision not havinr. hre„ rr.ade for utilisation by MODERN METHODS OF CANNING or EVAPORATION." Section 28 of the Subdivision, containing Stone Building formerly used as an Hotel WILL BE RESERVED FROM SALE, as it is specially suited for a Cannery, and provided that within two years from the data of sale settlers form an association or company for the purpose of' using the buildin* for a cannery or factory the freehold and buildings can be purchased ° FOR THIS PURPOSE. NOTE THE TERMS GF SALE: J£2 PER ACRE DEPOSIT. £2 Ealance extending over 3 years, with interest at 5 per cent., bv quarterly navmenH and the right to pay off the whole at any quarter" date P a ?ments, ONLY £2 PER ACRE CASH REQUIRED! And if purchasers go in for Small Fruits and Vegetables, Lucerne and other Crorx tw„ is no reason why they should not after the first year make the Fruit Farm PAY FOR ITSELF whilst the Apples. Pears, Peaches, etc., are growing. THE CLIMATE IS DELIGHTFUL AND HEALTHGIVING, And though" in winter the nights are cold enough to make a fire enjoyable THE DAYS ARE INVARIABLY BRIGHT AND SUNNY. In ths summer on most days, and for weeks together, there is a cloudless a-v f!,» relishing 8 S ° me ' lmeS Ver> ' walm ' but the dr >' air is in nwise oppressive, but pure and THIS IS THE PLACE FOR RESIDENCE, .Within easy distance of Alexandra and Daily Railway Service to Dunedin. BACK TO THE LAND ! is the truest cry ever raised for those who wish to lead healthv, happy lives and tv,» OCCUPATION OF FRUIT-FARMING provides ONE OF THE MOST ENTOV4RTT7 AND REMUNERATIVE EMPLOYMENTS which can be offered. CO-OPERATIVE WORKING. This is a chance for a number of men who are unable, perhaps, to throw im th-ir positions and go right into the industry. In such cases the American mode of procedure could be adopted with success. There 3or more fnends each buy a block »J ™,» t them goes up and WORKS THE THREE PLOTS, calling in an Lpert at certain seaL™ when required The two remaining pay the third for his work out of theirskTarieT a rH WHEN THE FRUIT FARM IS IN FULL BEARING, and paying betake themselves to their property, which by that time is worth ueiaKe TEN TIMES THE VALUE AT WHICH THEY PURCHASED. Others employ an expert to manage 5 or 6 Farms entirely, taking possession when thev have all the initial work done, and it is only a question of MARKETING THE Pro The value of an Orchard well planted and tended, as comoared with the ori™ 1 price, is marvellous. ' original FABULOUS PRICES ARE PAID, and still tha owners are making, from small areas of land, INCOMES WHICH THE CITY WORKER LITTLE DREAMS OF. The quality of the land of FRUITLANDS can be seen at a glance from the mvwi. of Grass, Trees, Shrubs, and Fruit Trees, and the Root Crops grovvn there are THE SALE OF FRUITLANDS is a GENUINE SALE, and we strongly advise all whose thoughts are turning in fh direction of Fruit-farming to buy an allotment, - ° s ON THE EXCEPTIONALLY EASY TERMS OFFERED: £2 PER APRE DEPOSIT! £2 And Instalments Quarterly, extending over Three Years'. There are Buildings on several, allotments, consisting of Substantial Stone Hon** Stone Stable, etc., on Homestead Block; Section 2, comfortable 4-roomed Hou<=e Stahie and Stone Yards; Brick Cottages on Sections 15 and 18; Stone Cottages on SeAinn. w> and 27; besides Stone Stable, etc., on other allotments. ° >- ectl °ns U Lithograph Plans are now ready, and obtainable at our Office, or at Marshall's Phar macy, 36 Princes street. x " " dt " REMEMBER DATE OF AUCTION SALE: TUESDAY, 21st JANUARY, 1913. PARK, REYNOLDS, LIMITED.