The record-union., 1892-02-02
epartment. agricultural ma

Seventh Department. ,155 90
Elghth Department.............. 1900 90
MEDALS, diplomas, etc., in value. 1000 90
Total Pavilion. S9,776 90
Total 1000 90
Grand total ,766 90
Thus Will il be seen that nearly our entire
appropriation is devoted to premiums; the re-
malnder is used in caring for the State prop
erty. Our entire expenses, which are much
more than the amount appropriated by the
state, are net from resources OF the institution
ltseH we claim that the opportunities of our
annual exhibition, for the public 10 view and
the producer to show the industries of our
state, is ofuntold value To the community, and
we Ieel a pride in being an important factor in
me Iurtherance OF science, in not only agri-
culture but III mechanical and commercial
as well.
Our record shows that we have accomplished
more, at given outlay. in attracting atten-
tlon 10 California's resources than has any
similar institution in the history OF the State.
THE SEASON OF 1891.
As was predicteI in our report of the pre-
eedlng year, the season OF 1891 has gwen US
an abundant yield with accompanying pros
perity throughout the State.
Our production OF ais has been most sat
isiactory and the prices realized were much
better than for years past. Gold still springs
from our prolific soil, but in different shape
than when first dug from the mountain side
alone. The valleys now join the nils IN
throwing out annually the me q substance,
but in form wholly opposite 10 the mineral
output OF old.
ducats from portions of the State unknown 10
mineral in soil formation. But as the lifting
OF TINS bountiful metal from mother earth in
It's metallic form still continues within the
confines OF California we can but congratu-
late our brethren that follow the vocation of
mining upon the happy union in State
Where agriculture and mining make up It's
principal resources, and where both indus
tries are worked Size by side to the detriment
OF neither, but interest OF all. 1t is but just
that each should receive merited encourage
ment from a prosperous community.
The yield ofwheat for 1891 was not as great
III quantity as was expected early in the sea-
SON. The lack of acreage caused this situa-
tion.
NO increase has been made in our acreage
for many seasons, and until 1t is done our
yield, with fair seasons, will be kept at about
the same ngure.
The returns for 1891 show nearly the same
acreage TO wheat as did $50, as also does the
crop, 1t being between thirty-five and thirty
SIX million bushels from an area OF three mil
lion acres.
The gradual decrease of our surplus each
season will have IA tendency to encourage in
creased acreage, and it will be forthcoming, as
we have the territory to double our output as
fast as prices will justify its seeding.
With nearly $4,000, 900 worth of wheat to
export we are pleased TO turn with extended
hand and smiling countenance to congratu-
late the Wheat-grower, Who has with great
persistence adhered to his calling, though
during the past few years prices have been
such as TO cause dismay among the burrows
and CONSERVATION amid the stubble. We hope
TO see fictitious values in our wheat lands en-
tirely removed, theraby permitting larger
area to the cultivation of this staple of all
staples TO the end that California shall reach
where she is justly entitled, by reason OF
scope and producuveneSS OF soil, the first
place on the list of wheat producing States of
this Union. The abolition of false values on
considerable of our land will enable the
farmer. TO seed his 500 per acre land to
wheat at a valuation of $50 per acre. Then
additional prosperity will follow, and the
lands that are now idle, at figure valuation
that precludes cultivation for anything but
the highest price garden truck, will be wav-
ing IN golden grain and make returns salts
factory TO the owner.
Never has the outlook for wheat-growing
been better than at the present time. The
consumption is fast exct eding the worlds sup
showing recently made by J. E. Beerbohm, of
rs Bishopgate street, London, Eng, who is
authority upon the subject. His compilation
shows that in the year 1887 the surplus Of
wheat was 1856. 900 quarters, or 126, 944, :
900 bushels, with the worlds crop at 2S2,-
11S,00O quarters, and in 1888 the surplus
was a little over 100000 quarters. For the
three years following, the consumption ex-
ceeded the porduction over S 10000 3, ,0OO,-
900 and 2,9o0,000 quarters respectively. At
this ratio the surplus will soon become alb
Sorbed, so that increased production must be
ne, essary, and the wheatgrower has an out
look that should stimulate him to an increase
in acreage Of this great cereal.
Prices will remain firm for some time to
come. so that the farmer has a brighter out
look for future prosperity in his calling than
for many years past.
The fruit yield for 1891 was as large as
usual, and in many cases the results as salts
factory. The grower that sold his fruit out
right to shippers realized as well as during
previous years. But those that shipped direct
felt the weight of depression caused by meet
ing the great crop produced in the East this
season, or by the unfayorable condition their
fruit arrived in. This obstacle was wholly
unlocked for by the shipper, and no preven-
ton could be made against il. 1t was oc-
casioned by an unusually hot wave that swept
over the State at about ripening time of q
great portion of our fruit crop, and just before
the fruit was picked for packing. 1t caused
premature ripening, thus blackening the fruit
on the inside next to the pit, specie of early
decay.
The sales of green fruit to Gamers, and that
dried failed TO return as much as whole as
in years past, when the demand for green
fruit for shipping purposes almost consumed
the supply, but living prices prevailed and all
fruit in good condition brought ready sale
We have heard of cases where dissatisfaction
prevailed as to prices, or loss of demand and
in almost every instance it was ascertained
that the fruit was in poor condition, which
fact precluded sale at any figure. The glut
in the Eastern market was favorable TO the
packers here, where they are usually required
to meet prices given for shipping fruit or put
up an inferior grade, and we are not sure
whether or not it is just as we'll for the pro-
ducer to sell his fruit to the canner as it gives
the fruit interest a backset to have an in
terior class canned, and with fair prices the
Gamer is more likely TO put up better pack
as whole.
The setback the shippers of green fruit re-
ceiyed this past season is no exception to the
rule when compared with the handling OF
other productions of the soil; this is likely to
occur with the vegetable and grain-grower.
and has, more often than with the fruit
grower. In all productions some years are
more favorable than others, and the favorable
ones predominant. The principal cause OF
losses to shippers in 1891 was the enormous
fruit WELD east of the Rocky Mountains there
by lessening the usual demand for our fruit.
ShortneSs of crops there creates an inC reased
demand, as has been the case for the past four
or five seasons. This last year the usua! order
of things was reversed in respect to the ripen-
ing of fruit-in the East it was two weeks
earlier than usual, while with us it was two
weeks later, hence we fell against an unusual
yield at an unusually early reriod Our
fruit crop is generally far advanced on the
market when the Eastern yield is ripening so
that we have the field for a long period with
out opposition; then again, our fruit lasts
longer in the season than that of the East, so
that we get the benefit of an opening and
closing market, which gives our growers ad-
vantageS not to be obtained elsewhere.
Notwithstanding the temporary depression,
occaSioned by reasons above given, the usual
activity in tree planting is now going on and
at the close of the planting season will find q
large increase OF acreage in trees.
The outlook for 1892 is as promising as was
that for 1891. Our rains have come in such
shape as to enable the planting of a large area
OF land TO grain. All is now seeded, and with
the continuation offavorable weather, grand
growth will be had, which, with a few spring
showers, will give US an increased output over
1891. With a settled and prosperous people
the annual yield of the necessaries of life that
are lifted from our prolific soil should encircle
California's brow with wreath of content
ment to last for all time. No future is brighter
than ours; no land more gifted.
In this volume will be found complete re-
view of the wheat and barley market, together
with tabulated statements of receipts and ex-
ports for the season of 1891, compiled and
furnished through the courtesy of T. c. Fried.
lander Of the Produce Exchange.
IRRIGATION.
The opening of the Woodbridge Canal dur.