REVISED DESCRIPTIVE CIRCULAR

OF

DeLAND, FLORIDA.

The village of DeLand is lcoated five miles east of our landing on the St. Johns river where all river steamboats pass; very enar the geographical center, north and south, of Volusia county, and almost in the center of

THE GREAT ORANGE BELT.

This place is about twenty-five miles from the Atlantic Ocean, and is almost constantly favored with a tempered SEA BREEZE, and from its elevation above the river, its location among the pines, and its isolation from all standing water, it is peculiarly adapted to the necessities of invalids. This belt of land is about twenty miles long, and averages about five miles wide, is gently undulating, and in our immediate vicinity, somewhat hilly. Our lands are UNSURPASSED IN FERTILITY by any paine lands in the State. In our villiage, which is only six years old, we have a FINE SCHOOL BUILDING, used also for church services, a Baptist Church costing $4,000, and a Methodist Church costing $2,600, both neatly finished, furnished and paid for. The Episcopalians and Catholics are now building. The Presbyterians hold services in the school house. We have daily mails, and now have six General Merchandise Stores, a Millinery and Notion Store, a Furniture Store, Bakery and Confetionery store, to Livery and Feed Stables, a Jewelry Store, the Volusia County Bank, a Hardware Store, a Paint and Oil Store, a Masonic Lodge, and a Chapter of R. A. M., four Saw Mills within two miles and a half, a Blacksmith, Wagon and Carriage Shop, the largest in South florida. Rev. J. H. Griffith, D. D., of Troy, N. Y., has opened DeLand Academy for students of both sexes, preparing them for college, teaching or practical life. The Florida Agriculturist, a large 8-page weekly is published here, and is a valuable paper for those desiring information about Florida. Also the Orange Ridge Echo, a lively 7-column local. We have a Bell Telephone Line in successful operation between our village and our landing on the St. Johns River. The Palatka and Indian River Railroad, which is now being built, will pass through DeLand. Our Hotels and boardin-houses afford good fare at reasonable prices. Parce Land Hotel is having more new rooms added- a third story and double verandas- and is under the managment of Capt. J. Minot, of Asbury Park, N.J. Passengers will find a conveyance at the landing on arrival of up river mail boat daily, and a carriage will be sent, upon order by telephone, at other times. For the infromation of invalids we will add, that several good physicians are settled in our midst, affording excellent medical aid when required.

Population now, in and near DeLand city, that trade there, 800 to 1,200.

A CHAIN OF LAKES

northwest of us afford protection so perfectly that the extreme cold of December, 1883, did not injure our orange trees or fruits to an considerable extent.

We are offering these choice lands to actual settlers at from twenty to one hundred dollars per acre. Village lots and improved property for sale also.

For further particulars, call on or address

P. O. Box, 30.

C. H. & S. B. WRIGHT.

MAP OF RICH'S ADDITION TO THE Town of DeLand.

DESCRIPTION OF LOTS.

Lots A to F, Block 1, are sold, Lot F being occupied by the Episcopal Church.

Lots G, H, K, and L comprise a 5-acre grove set with seedling trees six years old.

All lots in Blocks 2, 3, 4, 5, 11, 12, and 13 are 1 1/4 acres each, or 165x330 feet from the center of the streets.

Lots A to E, Block 7, 132x330 feet, set with trees.

Lots G, H, K, and L, Block 7, 165x330 feet (1 1/4 acres each) set with seedling trees six years old.

Lots F and M, Block 7, 132x330 feet, 1 acre each.

All lots in Blocks 6 and 9, 132x330 feet, 1 acre each.

Lots C, D, E and F, Block 10, 165x330 feet, 1 1/4 acres each.

All lots not enumerated are sold and occupied with improvements. All measurements run to the center of the streets.

FOR SALE BY

C. H. & S. B. WRIGHT,

REAL ESTATE AGENTS

DeLAND, FLORIDA.

DE LAND, VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA

January, 1884.

Dear Sir:- In reply to many inquiries, and for the information of those not acquainted with our locality, we have prepared the following answers applicable to DeLand, viz:

The climate is semi-tropical.

Range of thermometer last four years- Lowest 21 degrees, highest, in the shade, 101 degrees.

Weather- Fall, winter and spring, dry and pleasant, with occasional rain. Summer- sunshine and shower alternate.

Soil- Sandy, underlaid with clay in many plaes, covered with a growth of wild grass.

Water in wells 20 to 40 feet deep, usually soft and good.

Surface- Gently undulating, some places quite hilly and broken.

Timber- Yellow pine, 80 to 100 feet high.

Cost of clearing- $10 to $30 per acre. Fencing with rails, 30 to 40 cents per rod. Plowing, $1.50 to $2.50 per acre. Orange trees, three to four years old, for transplanting, 40 to 60 cents each. Fertilizers to be used in planting, 5 to 25 cents per tree. Fertilizers per annum after setting, $5 to $10 per acre. After care of grove, $15 to $25 per acre per annum.

Time required to bring into profitable bearing, six to eight years. Average product of trees in full bearing, 1,000. average price of fruit in grove, $15.0 per 100. Number of trees per acre, 50 to 90.

Exrtra good care and culture of course produce better results.

Time of ripenind and gathering- November to March.

Best months for planting orange trees- January and February, June and July.

Other products- Sweet Potatoes, Sugar Cane, Rice, Corn, Pine Apples, Bananas, Melons, Peas, Etc.

Grasses cultivated- Guinea, Para, Crab and Bermuda.

Labor- Common, $1 to $1.50. Skilled, $2 to $3 per day.

Good board- $7 to $15 per week; $1.50 to $3 per day.

Retail prices- Floud, $8 to $11 per barrel. Meal, $6.50 per barrel Pork, 13 cents per round

Taxes for 1883, $1.70 to $100 of assessed value- about one-fourth actual value.

In gardening, excellent results have been obtained in a small way, and this business will be developed with added experience and better transportation facilities.

Price of first quality improved lands for groves, $25 to $100 per acre; prices verya ccording to distance from DeLand city. city lots $200 to $400 per acre, or half acre business lots, $400 to $800.

No cases of yellow fever, cholera, sunstroke or other epidemic or prevailing fatal diseases have been known here, and all climatic conditions are most favorable to health and longevity.

Many settlers from the North and Northwest are coming in, and there is an indication that our orange belt will soon be thickly settled.

All leading railroad lines north, south, east and west can give rates to Jacksonville, Fla., from which place first-class steamers run daily up from the St. Johns river, making the trip to DeLand in from 15 to 20 hours. Fare, including board and state room, $5. Round trip, $9.

Yours Respectfully,

C.H. & S. B WRIGHT, DeLand, Fla.

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