Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1882-03-29

in excellent spirits over the seasons outlook
Napa County.
NAPA, March 2Sth.-The prospects for 6
large crop of grain are hsttering. The early.
sown grain never looked better, and the late.
sown grain is coming along nicely. The
Hessian fly, which destroyed much grain in
the lower part of the county last year, has
not made its appearance this year to any ex-
tent The hay crop will be very large. The
outlook is good for o large fruit crop.
The wine product of last year has been nearly
| all sold, and the interest in grape culture is
| on the increase. About 2 500 acres of new
vines will be planted this spring.
San Bernardino County.
SAN BERNARDINo, March 2Sth.-In this
county the crop prospects were never better
than at present. and the general feeling re-
garding this seasons crops is one of conf
dence. The SHOWS on the mountains have
been unusually heavy, which insures plenty
OF water for all the irrigating bitches, upon
which most of our orchards and vineyards
depend.
San BenitO County.
HoLLIsTKR, March 2Sth.-Owing to the
very discouraeing opening of the season, the
acreage sown in this county this year is fully
onequarter less than that of last. The grain
at present is in splendid condition, and grow.
ing rapidly. With the usual amount of
April rain, an abundant harvest is assured.
The feeling among farmers here is decidedly
hopeful as to the prospects.
Santa Clara County.
San JOSE, March 2Sth-It has been week
since the last rain, and the weather during
that time has been warm, with no cold winds
or blighting influences. In consequence, the
crops to-day are in condition most fiatter.
ing, and which promises very heavy yield
under ordinary condition for the balance of
the season. The uplands as we'll as the low.
lands are teeming with verdure The fruit
prospects, were never better in the history of
the county. The lateness of the season pre-.
vented the trees from budding until after the
period of heavy frosts had passed, and now
the fruit men look for an enormous yield.
The good prospects have had an effect on
business, and spring opens with no drawback
and everything lovely.
Santa Cruz County.
SANTA CRUZ, March 2Sth.-The indications
so far are good for an average crop. In
number of places the grain is thin, and com.
plants are made that there is too much
moisture, but at present the grain Is growing
rapidly and looks WELL
San Diego County.
SAN DIEGO, March 2Sth-Rsturns from
seventeen wheat-growing sections of the
county show total of nearly IS, 900 acres in
wheat, which is in frst-class condition. The
lowest estimated yield is over five hundred
thousand centals. Every pound of that esti-
mate will be produced. There will be about
two hundred thousand sentals of barley. The
general crops are in splendid condition.
Grass is abundant. The fruit crop will be
vineyards.
San Joaquin County.
STOCKTON. March 2Sth.-Sunday's north
wind played havoc with the crops on the west
side. Only very favorable weather and con.
more rain can insure anything like
an average crop in that section. Throughout
the northern and other portions of the county
the yield will be fully equal to that of last
year, while the increased acreage sown will
make the aggregate greater. Large areas on
the islands have been reclaimed and sown to
wheat and barley, and the yield thereon will
be very large. The recent winds have dried
up the ground somewhat, but there is still
ulOlntuEe W MloDSLaIlu some Weeks
of reasonably dry weather. On the whole,
this years crops will compare fsvorably with
those of 1881.
San Luis ObispO County.
SAN LUIS OBIsPo. March 2Sth.-In the
face Of threatened dry season in this county,
the farmers having confidence put in more
grain than in any previous year. The bounte.
Gus rains this month-seven inches-not only
brought the grain well forward, but has sent
forward the grass even to the eastern line of
the county. and all the cattle and sheep are
doing splendidly, while the dairies are yield
ing their usual quantities of butter and
cheese. From all parts of the county the re.
ports come fayorably. The harvest will be
large, and every industry promises more than
average returns. The planting of vines is
new interest developing here. Several hun
San MateO County.
REDWOOD CITY, March 2Sth. - Farmers
from every section of San Mateo county re-
port the prospects of abundant crops as Ger.
tain. Even if no more rain falls the grain
will mature, although an increased yield will
result from additional showers. The situa-
ton creates animation amopg all classes Of
business men, and no doubts OF good harvests
are expressed.
Shasta County.
SHASTA, March 2S.h-The crops in Shasta
county bid fair to be far ahead of last season.
They are all looking well, and farmers feel
much encouraged. A light rain is all that is
now needed to start things booming.
sfskiyou County.
YREKA. March 2Ssh.-The crops are back
ward, owing thelong coatiaueicoid wsasheT,
but are now starting, with some farmers still
blowing. Good success will depend on the
late rains for starting. and the general belisf
Is that large yield will be rsalz3d, with more
ground than usual cultivated, as there has
not been as much snow in this section as
usual to flood the lowlaEds. In fruit, the
crop will no doubt be unusually large, as the
cold weather has kept the budding backward
to escape late frosts.
sOlanO County.
DIXON, March 2Sth.-The prospects for q
good crop in Solano county were never more
iattering at this stage of the season. 1t is
altogether too early to make any intelligent
everything depends upon the
weather to follow. Wheat and barley have
an excellent color, and the growth is rapid
The weather is warm, and with the usual
spring showers and favorable winds good
harvest may reasonably be expected.
VALLEJO, March 28th.-The farmers in the
of Vallejo and Benicia are
much pleased with the present prospects of |
large crops. The season was SO favorable |
that almost every available acre of land was
put in, and if the weather continues fsvora-
BILE larger crop will be harvested than ever
before, on account of 30 much land being |
sown with grain. The hay crop will be very
short, and it is thought that some of the grain |
will have to be cut for hay.
stanislaus County.
MODESTO, March 2Sth.-0ur farmers were |
jubilart after the splendid rain of two weeks |
ago until last Saturday, when terrific
north wind swept over the valley. 1t only
lasted for one day, but had the effect to
check their smiles. Since that time it has
been wsrm and pleasant. The latest and
most reliable reports from all points are to
The effect that there is no doubt but that the
fallowed lands will produce good crops. 1t |
ooks splendid. Even the late-sown grain
looks we'll at the present time, and with the
usual spring rains will give fair yield, with
;he exception of that portion of the county
vest of the San Joaquin river. It is safe to
Iay that the prospects are much better than
hey were last year at this time The west