*** Source: History and Business Directory of Humboldt County, Lillie E. Hamm, November 1890, Eureka, Cal. *** ---page 199--- [ad] J.E. MATHEWS, Agent for Daily, Weekly and Sunday EXAMINER [ad] HISTORICAL AND BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES and controlled the land, but slowly the profits of the large rancher lessened, and to-day the small farm, dairy and orchard in our midst is becoming the Humboldt ideal. The county is thoroughly adapted for raising fruit, cereals, vegetables, flowers and nuts. In a few years more horticulture will outrank all other pursuits. In view of these mammoth facts Mr. Stewart established in 1886 the Humboldt Nurseries. He selected one of the most natural and favorable spots in the county, amidst picturesque scenery and running streams of pure and fresh water. Being a practical and scientific nurseyman, (educated to the business under his father's care, who was before him the most successful nurseryman in the country) Mr. Stewart at once divided his land, and on one side of the main stream he cultivated what is known as the "North Nursery," and on the other the "South Nursery," in the operation of his vast business, this will prove of great importance. The photographic sketch in this work brings to view the South Nursery, while the North Nursery lies beyond the line of trees skirting the edge of Strong's Creek, which divides the two, and more fully explains the harmonious positions these nurseries occupy. The situation, position and location of the "Humboldt Nurseries" is grandly picturesque. It lies immediately adjacent to the famous Campton Park and pleasure resort, one-fourth of a mile from Rohnerville Station, on the line with the Eel River & Eureka Railroad, and 22 miles south of Eureka. A lovlier or more central point could not have been selected; experience and mature judgment served Mr. Stewart faithfully when he purchased this valuable property and established the Humboldt Nurseries. While irrigation is entirely unnecessary in this locality, or for that matter in the county. The nurseries are, however, largely supplied with running streams and brooklets. The most noticeable of these streams in Strong's Creek, whose head-waters are situated five miles above Newburg--a lumbering town. Some light boating and fishing are frequently engaged in on this creek at proper seasons. There are other streams--the Campton and Jameson creeks. These waters are all tributaries of the famous Eel river. These refreshing streams are beautifully lined with a flourishing growth of willow, alder and cottonwood. The back-ground of the nurseries consists of artistic slopes, the higher elevations containing a natural and elegant growth of shrubbery, and in the far distance loom up magnificent mountain peaks, bringing to view a panoramic vision that the eye is seldom greeted with. The effect is enchanting and one reviews with wonderment the achievements of nature. It is unnecessary to remark that the Humboldt Nurseries are an established success. The demand for leading species of fruit plants of every description is greater than Mr. Stewart is at times able to supply. One not in the business would hardly credit these facts. When casting his eye over acres of rows of young fruit plants and shoots of various sizes and descriptions, imagination would largely assist the eye and conceive the supply sufficient for a demand unlimited. [ad] Gibbard & Lever make a Specialty of Bedroom and Parlor Suits PIONEER B'DG. Cor. 3d and H Sts. [ad] ---end---</plaintext></body></html>