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Show 7188 Kroeger- D 5169 A Yes sir. Q And that that amount of water would give sufficient irrigation for one year? A Yes sir. Q By the way, how long does the irrigation season last down there on the San Juan and its tributaries? A it varies quite considerably in different localities. Q Generally speaking, approximately when is the irri-gation season? A The average would about one hundred and twenty days. Q From when to when? A Beginning early in May and extending through August. Q Are you familiar with the country within the state of Utah lying south of the San Juan river? A I have been over it, most of it, yes sir. Q What character of land is it? A It is a sandy soil, rolling mesas and long, wide draws. Q Rich? Would you call it a rich soil? A yes sir, I would say it was a fertile soil. Q Susceptible of cultivation so as to grow crops thereon? A Yes sir. |