Statewide, the condition of the cattle is mostly fair. Limited rains fell in most areas of the citrus belt. A fast moving cold front that came through the State on Thursday with scattered showers reversed itself and covered most counties the second time on Sunday and Sunday night. Rainfall accumu lations were generally less than one inch except in the lower east coast where totals were in the one to two inch levels. Up to the weekend, growers and caretakers were irrigating around the clock to keep their trees in good condition for the current bloom period.
Most groves are in the various stages of open bloom.
Many trees have already had petal drop, while some are just showing swelling buds. Some of the Navels and Valencia trees are literally covered with open bloom flowers. May. Harvest of early and mid oranges is just about over as supplies are running out. Harvesting crews are moving to the Valencias and grapefruit. Fresh fruit packing houses are shipping Temples and Honey tangerines.