est or meadow carpet, not always green, but of such varied hues, from brown and russet to the most brilliant colorings, that the senses are enchanted, and one is uncertain whether to admire most nature's grandeur of conception or her delicate touches in decoration.

The redwood of Humboldt constitutes its richest available resource, and next in importance is its undeveloped oil areas found in the southern part of the county and almost wholly untouched. In this age of oil development, although

tainly in the near future these inter

ests in the county will attract the attention of the homeseeker and capitalist. There is a great opportunity here for the men of energy, push, brains and capital. The immense dairy industries at present bring to Humboldt County a cash revenue of over one hundred thousand dollars a month; in the neighborhood of one and one-quarter millions of dollars a year.

The surface of the county is a system of terraced hills and mountains, beginning at the sea-shore

and gradually rising, grade by grade, until at the extreme eastern boundary some of the mountains reach an elevation of from four thousand to seven thousand feet. From Cape Mendocino to Trinidad Head, some thirty-five miles bordering the coastline, the terraces are more extensive and broader-thereby making the elevation much more gradual.

Between these two natural landmarks are found the principal harbors, the outlets of the two prominent rivers, and many stretches of the levelest land in the county. This region is inhabited by eighty per cent of the population. The entire district is abundantly watered by scores of small rivers and streams. With their sources in the south and east, they flow in a general northwesterly course and empty into the Pacific Ocean. The principal one of these, navigable for some distance, is the Eel river, entering the southeastern part of Humboldt in two branches, which, flowing for thirty miles in a general northwesterly direction, unite, forming Eel , river proper, then continuing for a distance of forty miles, and reach

P. H. Ryan, Attorney-at-Law, Eureka.

not only beautiful, but important streams, in that they drain an extensive watershed and distribute their waters to immense areas of fertile and productive farms and stock pastures.

For equability, mildness and tonic effects, the climate of Humboldt County is not bettered in any other section, and in most places is not equaled. Coolness near the coast throughout the year is varied in inland districts to warmer summers and cooler winters. Mild, warm days are followed by refreshing nights, and the same kind of clothing may be worn comfortably at all seasons.

The main features of Humboldt's climatic conditions are, an abundance of rain, running from fortyfive to seventy inches annually, and lack of extremes of temperature, the mean annual temperature for thirteen years being 51.3. The so-called rainy season usually begins in October and continues until May, the rainfall being by no means continuous, the greater part of what is called winter being the pleasantest

easily and so comfortably that no one deems it unpleasant. There are no long weeks of wet weather. The darkest storm is soon broken by hours of sunshine, making double the enjoyment of freshness and renewed vigor.

To this perfect climate Humboldt also adds her rich, productive soil, that yields as luxuriant crops as it did forty years ago. This, too, without fertilization or irrigation, the soil seeming to be inexhaustible. For ages the valleys of Humboldt, with their natural water courses, have been receiving the rich alluvial deposits from the mountain sides. With very little frost and this wonderful water supply, the luxuriance and variety of products is boundless. Things that grow anywhere else thrive here, and invariably excel in quality.

From a health point of view these climatic conditions are exceptional. Where evenness of temperature. abundant moisture, constant ocean