It contains about seventeen thousand acres, and lies on the east bank of the Sacramento River.

It contains about four thousand acres of first-class wheat or corn land; the remainder is composed of excellent pasturage; there are only a few thousand sheep, and a few cattle and horses on this rancho.

It has for several years been cultivated by Morehead and Griffith, under a private arrangement with the owner.

It is understood that Parrot would sell, either in a body or in small tracts, to desirable purchasers; his prices would probably range from fifteen to fifty dollars per acre.
"The next large rancho is that of Henry Gerke, living twenty miles above Chico.

It now contains about eighteen thousand acres, of which a large portion is suitable for wheat or corn growing, and grazing purposes.