Canadian National station and divisional point at Smithers. Farm view typical of Central British Columbia. Livestock raising is an important industry. CENTRAL BRITISH COLUMBIA This area — between the Rockies and Prince Rupert — offers good farming opportunities to the man and family seeking independence in this line of endeavor. No other part of British Columbia offers such a combination of advan- tages so attractive to the settler with limited capital. The various districts combine fertility of soil, a rapid growing season, moderate and healthful climate, excellent hunting and fishing, timber for fuel, fencing and building material, and good social facilities. Soil surveys are being conducted under Provincial and Federal auspices. This important ac- tivity provides evidence of the agricultural value of the terri- tory and furnishes expert information of vital interest to the landseeker. | The territory is particularly adapted to a variety of farming purposes. Soil and climate are favorable to the grow- ing of wheat, coarse grains and grasses. Livestock thrive on the forage crops produced; there is adequate shelter and water. A wide variety of the hardier fruits are grown. Long hours of sunshine in the growing season force plants to maturity more rapidly than in the more southerly areas. The temperature in the summer seldom rises higher than 85 to 90 degrees and the short nights are usually cool. During the winter months there are a few cold snaps of short duration. Blizzards, sandstorms and severe electrical storms are almost unknown. Water, as a rule, is easily ob- tained from streams and wells. District -Agriculturists, employed by the Provincial Government, are located at Prince George and Smithers. Many of the towns have active Boards of Trade. The settled areas are well served by highways and telephones. Experimental farms at Smithers and Prince George are main- tained to serve farming interests. _ Predominating nationalities are Scandinavian and British. Swiss and Dutch settlements have been recently established. None of the Slav nationalities has started settlement in Central B.C. A sprinkling of Americans may be found throughout the territory. New Schools will be opened for 10 or more children and will be maintained with a minimum of six children. High Schools are well located. Every child has the opportunity to secure primary and High School education. Churches are maintained in all the larger settlements. The smaller points are visited by travelling clergy. Doctors are located at McBride, Prince George, Vander- hoof, Burns Lake, Smithers, Hazelton and Terrace, and up-to-date hospitals at Prince George, Burns Lake, Smithers and Hazelton.