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A Little Land and a Living
THAT
is the hope and aim of nearly every man. And this aim
is a natural one. For a little land and a living means Freedom
and Happiness.
Since the earliest beginnings of history, men have struggled and
fought for land. Those vv^ho Secured the land became the prosper-
ous and contented class, \vhile those who Gave Up their land be-
came peasants and slaves.
Today, the poverty stricken peasants of Europe are the descend-
ants of those who lost their land Hundreds of Years Before. And the
pity of it is they w^ill Never be able to get it again because the land
in Europe is all gone.
But in This country there is still Plenty of land, and there is still
plewty of it Within the Reach of All. And You should not rest a
moment until You have enough of it to support You in comfort, and
enough to establish an Imperishable Legacy for your children. For
land is the Safest and Surest investment on earth.
Chicago Journal.
CI.A416614
Copyright, 1915, by Lake County Land Owners' Association
NOV 29 191b
MlNNDN LaKK, at J'NIITI.AVI) T'aK'K.
Oik- ui till.' iiiaiiN Iicauti ful. clrar \\ati.'r lakes in tliis \icinil\, alionndiii.i; in lisli, willi
siupiii.L; banks, alTurilini: idral lidnn.'siti.s.
[1]
"Palm Villa," Rksidkncf of Georck Clakk, Im^uitland Pakk.
This licautitu! lioiiie is in the center of a large grapefruit,
orange and pear grove.
2]
llrAlTIKri. I,.\KK W'l IK.
One I if tlu- lar.i^c^t and ni(i->t iR'ar.tit'r.I lakes in tlu' Stale, ^rrr.iuiuling' which arc many clcj^aMt
linnics anil lar.ne citrus ,L;r(i\c>. ()ur nursery cmUaining ahov.t one-half niillidu
grapefruit and ni-an.ne trei.s for free distriliutinn in settlers horders
(in tins lak'e.
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The $l(K),()()r) F.ci.ipsi- Grove.
Tins yiiw s! ous a liortion of lliis well kncwn grove whicli recently cliangcd hands at $100 000
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he c:tri:s cxicrt of the A. C. L. R. R. s.ates that the Bnffom grove, at Stanton, has'
paid $1,000 per acre continrnrsly for the past ten vears.
Till IvujT. Col. I. INS Citrus Grove.
'his (listrirt ahminds in old ynni's wlrcli ('ot tlic liillsidt-s in al'iiost cviry dircctiim.
fanmiis M man-li ^rrovcalmost 9('4) acrtstlH" larv'c>it citn s .arovc in America,
lies onlv a few niili-s west of I-'rnitland Park.
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T\ THK Goi.HKN Glow ok a (Irai'I'.i-ruit Grovk.
Prominent Pcnnsylvanians enjoying a Winter's clay in Rev. Albertson's wonclcrfnl grove,
valued at $50,000. Note enormous size of this grapefruit tree.
Rlv. and Mrs. W. S. Lonji' and dtlu-r I'i.iiu>_\ 1\ anians cnjoyini;- "Ji'nc in |anuar\." amidst tin
fra.yi'.incc of the wondcTftil McKinncy ()rant;c and Ciraiiofriiil rirovc. This is
the ])rcniii.T Oranyc and ("iraiictriiit Scctiiui of I'lorida.
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A 55-Aciu-: Yuuxi; Gkai'kkruit (jkovic at Fkuitlaxu Pakk.
Grapefruit groves can be produced here at comparatively small expense, hy growing otlu
crops between the rows. When five years old such groves are valued at $1,(X)0 per acre.
The McKinney Grove at Stanton yielded $2,311 per acre in one season.
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Ci.usTKr< Contain I Ni; 36 Guai'ikki'it.
This shows why citrus culture is iJrolilahK-. I
Emcralfla grove, just cast of I'"ruitlau(l l'arl<.
lias made the prochgious yield (if l.lini
boxes of oranges to the acre.
C)UANi;i". TUKl. IN I'.l.OSSOM.
Xo Sight is Quite so BeautifulXo Per fume so Ira-
graut as the Orange Tree in I'lossom. One of
Lake County's Many Wmnan
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".mve (^wner^^
is Sliiiwu in Tli!- ricturc.
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Kcpix^LiiUilivcb of sevcr.-il States who have run away from winter and are enjoyni.u
winsomeness of a winter's day in the magniliecnt Reeman ('rove. Among these
arc some menil)ers of tlie Pennsvlvania Syndieate, whieh iiureliased
3,(M1() aeres here.
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Mr. .M()>c>' W'diHkrful SwlcI Tolato l'"icld Shuwiiiy Ivcsrlls uf Careful W'urk hy .Mc>m->.
.Mdso ami Sli.^li. Xotc Velvet Beans in distance. Sweet Potatoes are capable
(.t I'.rin.yin.u $300 |)er acre. 10 Mmitlis a.y.'. when We Sold this Land,
it wa> in the I'ine W'ihhIs.
View of Lakk Gkmkin".
One of the largest lakes in I""lorida. Water shipments can be made from this point to
Jacksonville as soon as the channel is opened up. The rivers and harbors committee
of Congress has rcconnnended an ap])ropriali(in isf $733,000 for tliis ])iirpose,
vvliich slmuld n-dure tru.uhl rates 50 per cent.
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Nearby Lakes Afford SplilNdid Fishing. Packixg Tomatoks and Cantalouimcs.
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Cultivating
String Bkans
String Beans Further
Advanced.
Pea I'^iELii.
Vjxvet Bean Field.
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PiCK!N(; String Beans.
Stkinc, Rkans for SmrMKNT.
I'ucunilifrs li;i\<.' iiaid $3,tHKI ])<.t acre
at W liitiK'}-. a t\'\v iniK'S smitli of
Iruillaiiil I'ark.
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Egg Plant Frequenttly Yields From $5(10 to $1,0(K) pek Acre.
This field is located on the road between Whitney and Frnitland Pari
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(..'.\ni;A(,i. 1jij.1i, m.ak W'hitxkv.
This district, I\inj4 just south of I'Vuitlaud P;irk, is oiio of the iircatcsl Cahliagc
and Truck (.-(.ntcrs in tlic Stale.
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Soi.iii Tkajnujads of W'atkrmki.oxs.
A daily sce'iie (InriiiL;- tlic sliii)ping season. As tlic c;irlicst ^taiidanl nu-loiis in the
United States are Krown here tliis lias become the most pn
center in the world.
)l'ilalile watermelon
IS
( Ikf.at Activity Dikim; tiik Mi-.i.ox Skasox.
These views from aclual photn.uraplis. sliow llie cullivation process. waternielniiYiii tlie lul.
cantaloupes liL-iiig' loaded on wagons, haulins; same to packinR-liovse. and loadniy and
shipping watermelons. One of ( ur growers made $10.0;
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from watermehins in one season.
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Agricultural l^xpcrt W. G. Ross, "stealing" Watermelons from the 500 Acre Pennsylvania
Syndicate's Field. Note size of Melons. This Field Produced Thousands of
Dollars Worth of Melons. Trainloads were shipped daily, and paid
for right at shi])ping station.
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Hay Field and Pear Orcliard at lM-uit!and I'ark. P.ctwi'iii llu- rows nf IVar and Tcacli
Orchards and Orange and ( irain'trnil (irovcs, I'"arnuTs aix' reapin.u wondcrfnl
prolits from Xalal May. I'lorida's ijf'-'at^.'^t forage crop.
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Lakk County Natal Hay Fiki.d at Clittinc Time, with Fine, Prodicim; Citrus Grove in Background.
Natal liay yields from three to six tons and upwards per acre per annum and sells for $20
to $30 a ton at the bailer. It is the alfalfa of Florida, and pays the
expense of grove <level()])ment here.
County Commissio.nku of Lakk County A. II. Li;i:s' VOi.intkkk Xatai. c .kas> l-;ii.n at Iki m
Third cutting tor tlic season. Mr. Iacs received $26 per ton f. r tlie Xatal Hay raised in
field. Xatal hay is a reasi.n for the rapid enhancement now takin.u; place ni
Lake County lan<l values, for it is a staple, sure, locallv marketed
croi) that hanks hiii money for the grower.
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AMI I'AKK.
this
Marion County, Florida, Oat and Pka Field.
Oats, Peas, Natal Grass, etc., grown between the rows, give good profits while your citrus
grove is maturing.
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A iM.nklliA I l.\^|N:; SCK.N-K.
Xatal I lav. tlir Alfalfa of ilu- Sniitli, is capat.lc n\ yiJdiii- $50 to $100 piT acre in l.aku County,
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C(i\vi'::a.s ox tiik Vki.\.-(ix I-'akm.
Iiis crop is cxccc(lin,uly valraljle for (.iiricl'.iii.i; {hv Lirdinid and also as a lia\- crop,
funiisliiiig splendid feed for f.orscs, cows and pigs.
I loTl.l. CiAKDI.MA, I'lU m..\Mi I' \KK.
One of tlic ncwist and most nKulern hotels in tins resnrt district: (.qnipped with hot and cold
running water in each room, electricity and with acconnnodations tor 10(1 .Ljnests.
Marion County, Im.okida, Poi'i.try P^arm.
McLean Brothers have, at Conant, a poultry farm like tliis, with 1,500 thoroughbred ehiclceiis
and the hirgesl incnl)ator soutli of Jacksunville. Tliey supply exclusively
the famous Bellview Hotel.
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l\i (.isTKKKii Daiio Cows ix Marion Cointv.
Our lands in Lake and .Marion Counties arc especially ada]ited to Xalal .yras--, the ,t;reat
stoek t'eed of the South, equal to tinuilh> i>r all'all'a.
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Lake County has over 200 miles of hard-surfaced roads and $500,000 is lieing expended
for additional hard roads. Practically ever}' farm can border on
or ))e convenient to a iine, hard road.
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Photograph taken I )i.T(.'nihi.T 14lli. shdwiiin lirM ni l.vWv.cv ami I'alihagc.
Tomatncs liavc a hixrriant ,L;''ii\vlh ami arc \a. ry prolilalih' in liii> district.
Lettuce is ;i iirufitalile winter cro]!, vieldin.u as hiijh as $5(10 per acre.
Prcsidenl Lluxd is standing in lettuce field, upper left hand cDrner.
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Farmer's Home. Humi; Iavv. on His Farm.
Packing Hoi'sk on His Farm.
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'I'vi'i:.- OF l'(ji NTuv ll().MK> i\ This Vicixitv.
This is a (leNulopcd cmiiniunity witli many elegant lionies, licantitnl citrns t;lo\e^
and i)r<isi)Lroi:s Iionies.
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A Money-Making Lake County Citrus Grove.
The grouiui between the trees is prepared for planting to sweet potatoes.
Laijv Lake.
Fhc l)eautiful body of water from whicli thu town
derives its name.
I'arlial \ it w of mie t<i ihe tammi'-
in tliis vicinity.
lid cilru> uri'\ e-
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Florida Flowers.
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T^velve Reasons Why
You Should Locate Here
"//<?;'<?
choose your home ^ midst orangt
groves of gold and olive green
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Where Nature's wrought a handi-
work of ?nost entrancing mien.''
1. This is a developed community with many elegant
homes, good roads, schools, churches, growing towns,
and splendid railroad facilities.
2. Our lands are high, rolling and perfectly drained, with
clay sub-soil. No artificial drainage is necessary at
any time of the year.
3. Our lands can be cleared easily and inexpensively-
only a few dollars per acrethere being very little under-
brush, no palmetto, and few large stumps.
4. Elevation and surrounding lakes afford priceless frost
protection for the growing of citrus fruits, to which our
soil is perfectly adapted.
5. Our district has become the greatest watermelon center
in the state, if not on the continent. Watermelons are
an unfailing quick-money crop.
6. Each farm can border on or be convenient to a hard
road, can have telephone service at small cost; can
have free automobile dry goods and grocery delivery.
7. This is a demonstrated district for Natal grass, the
great stock feed, which rivals Alfalfa, producing four
tons to the acre, worth $20 a ton.
8. Our soil and climate are adapted to vegetables which
can be raised between the rows while a citrus grove is
being developed.
9. We have in this vicinity many of the oldest, finest and
most profitable citrus groves in Florida. Shipments
from this county last year exceeded one-half million
boxes.
10. Our water supply is pure and abundant, and lumber
and building material are cheap.
11. Many beautiful clear water lakes afford the finest
boating, hunting and fishing as well as charming home
sites.
12. Your first crops here should pay for your land.
For Map, Prices and Terms, Address
Lake County Land 0\vners' Association
Fruitland Park, Florida
An association of land owners organized under the laws of Florida to secure new settlers and to encourage
the agricultural development of the community
014 495 393 9
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Friends,
Let this little book of
Actual Photographs be an invitation to
you and yours to forsake the North ^vith its bitter
winds and biting cold and come to Fruitland
Park, an eternal Sunny Summerland,
that you may share with us
pleasure, profit and
prosperity
THE Onew PRESS
JACKSONVILLE
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