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in the Lower Rio Grande
Valley of the Wonderful
Gulf Coast Country
It matters not from what section
of tho world u settlor may como,
lio will And In tho liii Loniltii IjiiihIs
nt MlNHtoit, Texan, In tho Lower Rio
Grando Valley, a cllmato and soil
condition that will produce success
fully somo ono of tho crops from
whonco ho camo.
If tho settlor should bo from tho
fruit-growing sections of California
or Florida ho will find in tho Valley
an Ideal condition to carry on his
favorite pursuit in citrus fruit
growing or should ho bo from tho
pineapple sections of that Stato his
attention In this lino of culturo will
moot with approval.
Tho corn farmor of tho favorlto
corn belts of tho United States can
produco in tho Valloy from fifty to
sixty bushols por aero per crop and
two crops per year.
Tho alfalfa growers of Colorado,
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can, with reasonauio aucnuon. so- ?3gm
euro six to eight cuttings of al- lm
falfa at an avorago of ono ton por
cutting and at prices ranging from
514 to 52J per ron in mo nam. .,, , , -,ltif TOi,
Tho colory and cauliflower growers of Illinois an California can, with
tho samo amount of attontion, socuro an average yearly production of cither
of thoso crops at a valuation of $500 to $1,000 por aero.
Tho truck growers of tho irrigated districts of Colorado and Calif or nia
can annroximatoly doublo their yields in tho Valley with the advantage of
hLKirScBS marketing, with tho additional advantage over
California of a thousand miles loss haul to reach tho Eastern markets.
Tho melon growers of California and Colorado will find unequalled condi
tions in tho Valloy in this respect, in both production and quality.
Tho cotton farmor of tho various cotton-producing sections will .find Mn
tho Valloy many advantages and especially an abundance of efficient ana
ChTho canor'plantors of Louisiana under similar agricultural methods will
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A CROP OF CELERY ON THE LA LOMITA LANDS AT MISSION
obtain in tho Valley double their avorago yields with a heavier production
of sugar per ton and no end of labor to handle tho crop. T;i. of
With its wonderful Irrigation system, a farm on the La, Lomita Lands at
Mission, Texas, offers greater possibilities to tho farmer, looking at It from
tho most pessimistic angle, than any other part of America.
Land is cheaper here, tho net profits larger, climate better, labor cheaper,
and living expenses lower than anywhere.
To tho scientific and experienced farmers tho La Lomita Lands otter ex
ceptional opportunities for wealth-making. Wo want more real tillers ot
tho soil and do not care for speculators who will not develop their farms.
We give every aid and encouragement to tho former class, and our lands
aro being rapidly filled up with a class of people who are making their
homes here and adding to tho wealth of the great Lower Rio Grande Valley
of the Gulf Coast Country of Texas.
Join the Money-Makers of the Rio Grande Valley
Thoro is not a day In tho year when ono can not market the products
from a farm at Mission.
Our plantors aro growing Bermuda onions on a larger scalo than over.
Tho Lowor Rio Grando Bermuda not only comes Into market earlier than
any other, but possesses a better flavor and brings tho top of the maricet
Last year somo ot our onion growers netted, over all costs of growing,
harvesting and marketing, an average of $250 per aero profit.
You can ralso two crops of vegetables at Mission during tho year ana
then plant your land in cotton or corn. Figs, citrus fruits, grapes and
pocana aro being planted by tho hundred acres. Alfalfa, an
othor staple, is also very successful.
Tho La Liomita J-iancu nave every conaiuon ot success
They have passed tho experimental stage irrigation and quick
transportation facilities to tho largo markets of tho Mississippi
Valloy and tho East, havo mado largo yields and big profits
a practical certainty.
Mission growers reach the northorn markets weeks ahead of
tho products of other sections, thus Insuring enormous profits.
Send at Once for Free Information
Mission Land Improvement Co., Mission, Texas
Gentlemen: Kindly send me full information concerning your
Irrigated La Lomita Lands, prices, terms, etc.
Postoffice
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R. F. D. or St. Wo. State
The Gulf Coast Country is a delightful place in which to live. Tho
cllmato at Mission is semi-arid, tho winters aro mild and pleasant, and tho
summers pleasantly tempered by Gulf Breezes. Tho annual moan temper
ature is 72.8 degrees. There is no" more healthful. region in America.
Wo have hero in addition to tho most equable cllmato in tho world, tho
tlon system supplying an abundance of water for irrigation of every aero of
ground. This water comes from the Rio Grando River, is heavily laden
with silt and fertilizes tho soil with every irrigation. There is an abun
dance of cheap labor at all times to harvest the crops.
climate, produces vegetation, fruits, sugar cano and alfalfa in mid
winter that find a waiting market In tho northern states at not
profits per aero of from $100 to $500.
"We Prove It at Mission"
That nowhero In America are beets, citrus fruits, figs, grapes, alfalfa, sugar
cane, cauliflower, celery, strawberries, cotton, corn, onions, cabbage and
radishes more successfully grown. Being below tho frost lino, with tho
richest soil in America, In a cllmato dry, mild, invigorating, with water at
your command at all seasons of tho year, you havo every possible advantage.
You have twelve months of growing season and you can ralso three crops
on tho samo ground In ono year.
Commensurate with the profits tho price of tho land is Insignificant, but
you should investigate this proposition now. while tho price is within your
reach. Next year It will cost more. Mission is the best, most prosperous
and liveliest little city in tho valley, where there aro moro opportunities
for good business locations than anywhere else in Southwest Texas
Write us TODAY for full information. Wo invite your correspondence
and tho strictest investigation. ua'uuumm.
Mission Land Improvement Go.,
Mission, Hidalgo County, Texas
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