6 PLATEAU AND VALLEY LANDS

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FRASER River (East of Prince George).—Chocolate loam on a clay subsoil, well
drained, and nus streams numerous. As a rule, bench lands prevail, the valley
being narrow, and although some open areas of comparatively limited extent, the entire
country is well w cate with small fir, spruce, jack pine, poplar and willow.

SALMON River VALLEY (North of Prince George).—This district is gently rolling,
lightly timbered and well watered with numerous streams and small lakes. It is par-
ticularly adapted to mixed farming, and while most of the country has a light tree
growth, it is very easily cleared and open patches are frequent, allowing for immediate
cultivation. The soil consists of a gray sandy loam being greatly enriched Ww Beh decayed
vegetable matter, and is very fertile—i 5 [ A The
climate is very agreeable, both in summer and winter. There are no excessive hot days
in the summer months and in the winter the coldest spells only last a short period. The
rainfall is about 28 inches per year, being distributed over “each month, ensuring the
maximum of growth for all kinds of vegetation.

NECHAKO River (West of Prince George to Fraser Lake).—The country becomes
level, and the first considerable areas of agricultural lands begin about at the confluence
of the Stuart and Nechako Rivers, then west to Fraser Lake, most of the land being
extremely fertile, and what growth of timber there is, is easily removed. The soil con-
sists usually of a white silt of from five to thirty feet on a clay subsoil, good drainage,
and plenty of good water easily obtained. Where meadow land exists, pea-vine and
native grasses attain a dense luxuriant growth of from four to six feet. The slopes of
the hills on each side of the valley furnish splendid natural Basiutese throughout nine
months of the year usually, and with the cultivation of the lower lands, this will prove
an ideal dairy country, and one which is confidently expected to excel in the production
of all the small and the hardier fruits.

Stuart Lake County.—This section of British Columbia is also well adapted to
mixed farming, and owing to the luxuriant growth of pea-vine, brome grass and red top
will be particularly adapted to the dairy industry. Soil and climate conditions are very
similar to those of the Nechako Valley to the south. There are numerous small streams
and lakes which afford eric drainage as well as an abundant amount of moisture for
all kinds of vegetation. The Government have built a good wagon road ferty miles
into this district from Fort Fraser, which will allow the incoming settler to transport
his goods to and from his home without difficulty.