The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-03-10
WARM NORTH WINDS.
No Serious Results anticipated to Growing
Crops by the Eiot Weather.
Butte.

CHICO, March S.-The north wind which
has been prevailing for the last FIVE days
has decreased in force. There has been no
material damage 70 growing grain. There
is plenty OF mO sture still in the ground and
vegetation In most places is high enough to
preserve dampness.
Contra Costa.
MARTINEZ March 9-The recent north
wind has had no perceptible effect upon the
grain or fruit crops i n this vicinity and cur
farmers DO not appear to be worrying over
the outcome of the harvest
Glenn.
WILLOWS, March O. There is a general
opinion among farmers that the last few
days OF north wind has benefited rather
than Injured growing grain. The ground
was full OF moisture and tender, tall wheat
was growing too fast and was inci ned 10
TALL The north wind has Strengthened it up.
Mendocino.
UKIAH. March 9.-The condition OF crops
in this section was never better at this time
Of the year. The drought in other parts Of
the State has not affected this vicinity. The
north wind has not blown at any time this
winter and to-day is calm. Rim would be
welcome, but Is not absolutely needed.
Napa.
NAPA. March 9.-The recent north wind
and present unusually warm weather has
had the effect of bringing vegetation forth
unusually early. The wind has dried up
the grain-ields. orchards and vineyards,
baking the top of the ground hard. With
the usual spring rains. however, Napa will
have abundant crops. The damage will be
small unless long dry spell ensues.
ST. HELENA. March ga severe north
wind mas been blowing here for several
days but has now subsidized. 1t has done no
special damage except Ia drying the ground.
Grain viii suffer unless there is rain inside
Of week. The weather is very warm and
fruit trees are in blossom. Everything
looks promising unless prolonged dry
spell or late spring frostS come 10 change
the prospects.
REDDING. March 9.-The north wind has
not been severe, yet it is having an injuri-
| Gus effect on grain and drying up the
| ground. The weather has been quite warm
| \ o one anticipates serious results. All feel
| that 1t VIII rain soon again and revive the
| crops.
| San Joaquin.
| STOCKTON March 9-The weather in
| San Joaquin County is delightful. and there
| have been no winds to injure the crops
| The only fault found with the weather Is
| that it is rather warm for This season of the
year, but it is advancing vegetation very
| fast
Sonoma.
PETALUMA, March 9.-While the late
| north wind was excessively hot and drying
| section. Vegetation was forced and the
| more advanced grain dropped a little. but
the dew OF the last two nights has made it
| look bright again.
SoSoMA, March 9. - To-day the north
| wind that prevailed in this valley last Sun
| day and Monday was superseded by the
| warmest weather that has ever been known
| IN March IN tins section. No damage TO
| crops has so far occurred from the Dorther
Vegetation OF every kind is growing fast
4 HB AQr h1 fal If IN N
| frost follow the heated spell great damage
| will be done to the fruit crop.
Tehsma.
| RED BLUFF. March 9.-The crop pros
| poets of Tehama County were never better.
1 and unless something unforeseen occurs he
| yield will be large, probably the largest
| ever known. The recent north wind has
| done no damage that is pereeptfDle.
| CORNING. March 9.-The north wind
| caused no interference with growing crops
| except grass for feed. Moist lands are nice
| for blowing. High lands are dried up
The winds stopped blowing in cultivating
4 vineyards. Fruit trees and crops were not
damaged. There has been dew each night
| and rain is expected soon.
Yolo.
WOODLAND, March 9.-The north win d
| which prevailed here three days has given
4 place to warm spring weather. No damage
was done to any class of grain or fruit.
4 The ground is somewhat dry on top. The
| spring rains, If moderate. will insure unusu-
| ally large CROPS. The acreage in grain is
| large and there is a large increase in the
1 acreage of vines and trees.
Yubs.
4 MARYsvILLE, March Careful inquiry
| among farmers and large orchardists. both
] citrus and deciduous growers, gives informa.
4 ton In very reliable shape that the north
| wind OF Saturday. Sunday and Monday did
| no damage whatever and, il anything, is
considered beneficial. as it dried up places
| where water was standing.