Arizona weekly citizen., 1892-07-16
Weather Crop Bulletin.
J. c. HAYDEN, Observer.
TEMPFRATURE

In Southwestern Arizona the tenn per- 1 ature has averaged above the normal. ,, At Yuma the average maximum was lO9 degrees, averags minimum, 79 de- grees. The temperature in the central part of Yavapai county has also been above the normal, the observer at Far ley's camp reporting the highest tenn perature received there in a period of ten years. In other portions of the ter ritory the temperature has ranged high, but been about the normal.
 RAINFALL.
 The following stations re ported rain during the week: Yuma, 0. co: Farley's Camp. 900; Navaioe Springs, O.O2; Hol- brook, O35; Payson, 005; Wilgus, O.lO; Tucson, O.46. The precipitation which fell was usually attended by thunder and lightning. and was not we'll distrib- uted.
 SUMMARY FROM CROP REPORTERS.
 Ali irrigated crops, plants and fruits have under the influence of warm mild weather made an excellent growth in the southwestern and central parts of Arizona. In the eastern part of Yava- pal couEty rain is badly needed, and all iba ucSA 'Oo oi 5unci luk lhCh Ol IdlQ. In the Colorado valley in central sAp- ache county, heavy rains have fallen, and wheat, oats and corn are in fine growing condition. Range grass is be- ginning to look we'll and cattle are i'm. proving. In other parts of the territory crops are looking healthy and vigorous.
 NOTES FROM CORRESPONDENTS.
 Yuma.-High temperature has greatly improved all plant growth under irriga- ton. Growing crops and ripening fruits have grown we'll. The Colorado river was at its highest point July 9th. The rivers are the source of moisture the farmers depend upon. The river is now falling and the different tribes upon the stream are taking advantage of this never failing method and sowing thelr seed. Several thousands of Indians are self supporting by this method alone.
 D. NJ FIELD. Prescott.-The weather has been ben eficial for the growth of corn, range grass and ripening fruit. On the 9th tempest passed from the s. F.. moving towards Mohave county. It rained heavily in sections but was not wide in extent. E.C. PAYNE. Buckeye.-Weather too warm for vegetable growth. While it is so hot If the water used for irrigation stands long on the ground it will kill any kind of crop and even kill young trees if It touches them. U. G. WILLIAMS. Farley's Camp.-June 23d was the hottest day ever recorded here. Rain badly needed. Every industry is suffer- ing from the existing climatic condi- tons. Rain is our only salvation.
 R. H. FARLEY. Navaioe Springs-Light rains have fallen during the week, but insufficient to help grass or vegetation much.
 w. II. LEECH. Holbrook.-The drought is at last broken. Light thunderstorms and rain each afternoon for the last four days Undoubtedly heavy rains feu m the mountains to the south as the Colorado is on a small boom, previously was not running. Wheat, oats and corn looking prime and if rains continue range grass will be good in short time.
 DAVID ROPE. Payson.-All crops slightly suffering from drought. Rain on 9th was in- sufficient to benefit crops much; more needed. c. W. BoNACKER. Wilgus-Corn growing we'll. Good shower of rain but grass suffering from drought. Rain mostly needed
 c. P. SMITH.