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The exterior of the county is gently undulant,with wide monotonous levels of long-loaf pine forest. Fruits and vegetables grow in the sandy soil that is capable of being brought to a high state of fertilization. Amongistf the products of the soil,sugar-cane is grown extensively,
while a fine specimen of the pecan is found,the trees being planted in
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small groves or large orchards. Another source of profit lies in the oyster beds,while oysters and shrimp are to be had in unlimited quanti-' ties all along.the Mississippi Sound and in the marshes along the Coast. Many northern markets are supplied with delicious fresh and salt sea
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food by the canneries of Bay St. Louis. Cattle and sheep are easily
raised on the extensive pasture lands and wool of a superior quality^
finds its way to the markets. In addition to a sea front formed byr^^L
Mississippi Sound,the county is watered by Pearl River,which washes
its western border and furnishes transportation facilities for the
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large supply of t4saWr<. This with the Jordon and Wolf Rivers and their
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numerous tributaries,gives the county a generous water supply.
Hancock County is situated in one of the most delightful climates of the South. Thersalt irs- invigorating and healthful. The mild temperature prevailing both winter and summer jthe balmy breeze^ *;raal pice
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forests and infinite variety of flowers make t.v>f>	gwyjati• Trwry »
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attractive to the homeseeker and especially to the invalid. The increasing number of outsiders who come yearly are changing the native