The morning call., 1893-04-08
LAY OF THE LAND.
Outlook for the Coming
Harvest.
ALMOST TOO MUCH RAIN.
Reports From the Interior Counties
Indicate That There VIII Be an
Average Crop.

The reports from the interior given below
do not indicate the plentiful crop that was
expected from the heavy rainfall and other
presumably favorable conditions. II would
seem that in many sections in Northern
and Central California there had been too
greata precipitation, the soggy condition
Of the earth preventing planting, and in all
places making the crops, especially of
grain, backward. But, though the crops
may not be as large as was expected. there
is every likelihood that they will reach the
average, and may exceed it.
Special 10 IHE MORNING CALL
Alameda.
NILES. April THE principal crops of
this vicinity are fruits Almonds and april
cots have been damaged by too much rain
and the crop is short. Pears. peaches,
cherries and prunes promise good crops,
though it is too early to predict what the
crop will be should the rain continue. Tie
season is backward
HAYwARDs. April THE crop outlook
in this valley is very promising. The
young grain is well advanced and every
thing gives promise OF a good yield. TIE
grain of the lowlands, particularly near the
bay. is Of course greatly set back by the
heavy rains.
Amador.
JACKSON, April Tine crop outlook in
this section is fair. The heavy and cold
rams have made it very backward, al
though favorable weather may bring it
out all right. The prospect at present does
MOI warrant expectations Of anything be-
yond medium harvest Fruit OF all Kinds
Is equally backward, and no prediction can
be made as to the yield.
Butte.
BIGGs. April THE seasons rain up to
date has been IS IT inches. The outlook tor
cereal productions in the adobe section, for
lack OF sunshine, is not fattering. There
will probably be half crop. The hay crop
is abundant and the fruit crop Of peaches,
pTuneS. pears and figs is splendid. Apric0t5
are fair and almonds good. Diversified
crops will have fair average.
CHICO. April THE outlook for the
grain crop in the vicinity of Chico is,veTy
favorable, and the average yield will result
But the crops Ire late. On adobe lands ana
low rlaces grain is mostly drowned ont.
The fTuiT crop at present looks favorable,
but apricots have been reduced to half
crop by the rains. The present cold, cloudy
weather retards the growth of fruit, but is
considered good for grain, as some has not
fully taken root.
OROyILLE, April THE crop outlook in
Butte is not good, Owing to the early rains
but little fall blowing could be done; the
continued rains OF winter prevented winter
sowing and the crop will not be over half
the usual crop # any kind of grain. The
hay crop will be fully up to the average, if
not above it. Fruit of all kinds looks we'll,
except apricots. The apricot crop will be
exceedingly light.
Calaveras.
MILTON, April The grain acreage is
about the same a last year. The crop is
making slow growth. We will have about
the average for this vicinity. The late rains
and cool weather viii bring out the late
sORn seed, which Is in healthy condition,
and 1t will yield fair crop. The fruit trees
are budding well. with prospect of q good
yield, although a late haistorm has cut the
apricots aud peaches. Some vines are doing
we'll.
Contra Costa.
MARTINEZ, April The crop outlook in
this vicinity and all over the county is ex-
eeedingly good, and unless we have late
heavy rams and winds large crop Of fruit
and grain will be harvested.
Ell Dorado.
8 PLACERvILLE, April Last nights Sc
we're frost, following the snow and sieet of
yesterday, did no material injury to fruit,
owing to the bRekwardness Of the season by
nearly two months. The area sowed TO
grain. though slightly smaller than usual,
gives promise OF excellent crops.
Fresno.
FRESNO, April THE crop prospects
were never brighter. The largest acreage
ever planted in the county is in grain, an d
with ordinarily favorable weather the yield
will be heavy. There has been very heavy
planting OF orange, lemon, olive and decidu-
Gus fruit trees. The fruit trees promise a
heavy yield.
MADEIRA, April THE weather and
other conditions are favorable for large
crops. There has been plenty of rain.
There is large Increase in the acreage of
cereals over last year and the crops look
hne. The fruit prospect is good.
WILLOWS, April THE acreage is about
the same as last year. The indications are
fair for an average crop. Heavy rains de-
layed the plowlDg. The summer-fall0wed
acreage is much smaller than last year. II
the weather is favorable considerable plow-
ing will yet be done.
ORLAND, April THE grain crop out
look IN this section Is very discouraging.
Not half crop will be harvested. Winter
suwn grain may raise the average but il ia
doubtful. Fruits are not enough advanced
to hazard an estimate, but the prospects are
fair.
Humboldt.
BONNEVILLE, April THE crop out
look Is not very encouraging. The late
rains have prevented farmers in the bottom
AhhAo mum phhtlH5 III LAciA CIupS. IL IS
still stormng. and unless there is good
weather soon nothing will be planted The
prospect of large fruit crop is excellent.
The outlook for stock raising is very
favorable
EUREKA, April THE crop outlook is
excellent. There is a much larger acreage
in fruits, especially smaller varieties. Much
land has been newly seeded in grass for
dairy purposes and for general farming,
potatoes and feed grains. beans and peas.
HtZEa &c al 49, 49,
southern portion. All farming operations
are well advanced, and if no frosts occur we
can look Tor immense crops OF all kinds.
Kern.
BAKERSFIELD, April THE. hay and
grain crops throughout the county are I'M
usually good and fully une-third heavier
than ever. Fruit trees and vines are in fine
condition. The crops will be enormous.
The thousands ofacres planted by c0onists
three years ago will be In their prime. tn Q
outlook could not he better.
Los Angeles.
Los ANGELES, April THE weather has
been and is favorable for crops. Barley and
wheat are doing we'll. Grain all over tho
country Is doing finely. Apricots are yet
light The Indications are that the raisin
crop VIII be light; peaches also. The bar
ley crop, particularly, will be the largest
ever had here. The rainfall total is 26. 10
inches Tor the season.
Mendocino.
uKIAH, April flowing to the prolonged
rains the average of grain acreage has not
been sown. The shortage will probably be
equal to one-fourth. Upland wheat and
barley never looked more promising. Hop
growers are most annoyed by the moisture.
The seasons rainfall S 81 81 inches.
MENDoCINo. April THE prospects here
are encouraging for good crops. Ii has been
raining all the week. and the indications
point to further showers.
MERGED.
Los BANos. April An immense acreage
OF gram mas been sown in this locality, aud
Oil looks hne now. We are beginning to
need rain, though, and must have some
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