Chapter III: The Great American Paradise

Value of Reservoirs—Winter in Southern California—Flowers and
Sunshine—Where Rain means “Better Weather”—Dry Air and Sea-
Breezes—Fogs and Frost—California for Invalids as compared
with Italy, Spain, and Africa—Rural Cities of the Future—The
Pacific Andalusia—Some Disadvantages—Gophers, Dust-Storms,
Drought—Enemies of the Orange and Vine 25