The soils of the islands yield generously to good tillage, and
wheat, oats, barley, potatoes and hay yield large crops. Dairying
is profitable. Poultry-raising and fruit-growing, are especially
attractive. Sheep and
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cattle find splendid pasture. Great quantities of salmon and other
fish are taken in the waters, and game-deer and wild fowl--are
abundant.
[Illustration: Plate No. 67.--Two Views of the Lime Works at Roche
Harbor, San Juan County.]
[Illustration: Plate No. 68.--A Typical Farm Scene in Skagit County.]