The herald., 1893-06-18
THE CROPS.
The weather Bureau's Report of their
Condition.

The Weather Bureau's Report OF their
Condition.
The weather bureau furnishes the
following report of the condition OF the
crops in Southern California for the
past week. kt Hf
The week was characterized by con-
tinuation OF the cool foggy mornings
and warm clear weather in the middle
OF the days, mentioned in the bulletins
for the past several weeks. Heavy fogs
prevailed in the coast districts, precipi-
tating an eppreciahle amount OF
moisture which was helpful to corn,
beans and vegetables, but which had
tendency TO mildew apricotH, or cause
them to blister when the sun came out.
Fogs OF less density occurred as far in
land as Riverside county. Light sprink-
ling rain fell in the coast districts, and
in the western portion of the eastern
districts on Monday, but 1t was not
sufficiently heavy to do injury. The
temperature ranged below the seasonal
averages the deficiency at Los Angeles
amounted to nearly one and one half
degrees daily, and averaged one and q
third degrees at San Diego.
Fruit is reported generally in good
condition, but maturing slowly; clear
weather s needed to hasten the ripen-
ing. The hay crop has been abundant;
and the grain, except the late sown,
promises fine yield OF excellent quality.
Oranges are beginning to disappear, ex-
cept late varieties, and attention is be-
ing given to deciduous fruits.
The Los Angeles market contains
cherries, apricots, strawberries, black
berries, raspberries, gooseberries, cur
rants and Arizona figs OF fne appear
ance and quality. Peaches are expected
to be in market in few days.
VENTURA COUNTY.
Ventura-Reports from all over the
county chow crops of every description
to be doing we'll.
Bardsdale-Fogs prevailed generally
during the nights, while the days were
warm conditions favorable to growing
crops. Late potatoes promise better
yield than the first crop.
LOS ANGELES COUNTY.
Lsncaster--The grain harvest began
about the middle of the week, and the
yield is expected to be about 900 car
loads.
Verdugo-The usual number OF foggy
mornings were hopeful to corn and veg
etables, but may cause apricots to blister
when the sun strikes them.
Pasadena - Heavy fogs every day,
clearing off at noon; weather was cool.
Apricots will be fair crop, quality ex-
cellent though mildew shows in places.
Grapes promise finely; peaches very
heavy; plums heavy; blackberries big
crop.
Duarte-The week was favorable to
crops. Cloudy or foggy mornings pre-
vailed, clearing in the middle OF the day,
Fruit promises we'll.
Pomona The apricot is estimated at
one-half to one-third, of superior quality.
Fine cherries are in the market; one
orchard reports return of So per tree.
SAN BERNARDNo COUNTY.
Ontario-Cool, cloudy mornings pre-
vailed, with sprinkling rain ON Mon
day. Fruit is maturing slowly, but in
good order. Hay balers are at work.
Citrus tree planting continues.
Redland-Apricots are in market in
large quantities, and bring about $21
per ton.
RIVERSIDE COUNTY. R
Riverside-Foggy mornings prevailed
the latter part of the month, with cool
weather. The market is we'll stocked
with deciduous fruits and berries. The
first apples of the season came in Satur-
day Palm Syringe figs are in market.
Moreno-There has been extensive
planting of lemon and orange trees this
season.
essandro-About 200 car loads OF
grain will be shipped from here this
season. The hay crop waslgood. "a
ORANGE COUNTY. SO
Anaheim-The cool days and foggy
nights of the past week were beneficial
to corn and to sugar beets, which prom
ise an abandant yield.
Orange-The vineyards in this vicin-
ity are looking remarkably we'll at the
present time, and give promise Of q
large yield this coming season.
Fullerton-The cabbage crop has all
been shipped, and growers are corre-
spondingly happy. s I'D
SAN DIEGO COUNTY.
Escondido-The largest crop OF hay
and grain ever produced in this vicinity
is being cut. The large yield is due to
the increased acreage that was planted.
San Diego city-Fruit is ripening fast (;
berries are plentiful and of good quality.
The weather is rather cool for June. The
grain crop is reported good.