The herald., 1894-01-12
ALL ABOUT THE CROPS
THE WEATHER BUREAUS REPORT
ON TIE COLD SNAP.
The Damage to the Oranges by Frost
Less Than First Anttcipated-Re-
ports From Number OF
Localities.

crop bulletin for Southern California for
the week ending January sth:
Light rain fell the first of the week,
followed by clear and a remarkably long
continued period OF cold weather. The
temperature in all the districts ranged
below the averages, in many localities
temperatures ranging from 10 to IL de-
grees below the freezing point occurred,
with light northerly winds. The dam
age resulting from the cold ia generally
reported as being less than at 6rst sntic-
ipated, but it is generally conceded that
the orange and lemon crops in exposed
localities were injured, though the ex-
tent cannot be told for some time yet.
Tender plants, young nursery stock and
shoots OF new growth, vegetables and
small fruits were killed, though in many
protected places flowers were not even
touched by frost. This cold spell is not
particularly noted for it's low range of
temperature, which has occurred here
tofore without injury, but for the re-
markable persistence of the cold and the
relatively low day temperatures which
prevented vegetation from throwing off
the night chill. The week had it's COM
pensating advantages in permitting
ranchers to actively pursue farming op-
erations; the soil is In excellent condi-
tion for working and plowing, and seed
ing is progressing in every direction
with indications OF large acreage being
planted to small grains.
SAN LUIS oBrsPo.
The weather has been cold; days
pleasant and nights frosty. Farmers
are getting in all the time possible plow-
ing and seeding, as the land is now in
fine condition. Grass is growing. cattle
ranges are now green and cattle are
doing well.
Musick-The latter part OF the week
had severe frosts and ice every morn
ing.
LOS ANGELES COUNTY.
Verdugo-Hesvy frosts every morn
ing past week. The temperature was
lower on Sunday morning than for 10
years past, falling to % degrees in &c me
places. Reports vary as to damage to
the orange crop, but it is thought not to
be great.
Pasadena-Windy, cool weather from
the I'd to the 9th; the 9th and 7sh were
as cold days as ever known here. All
tender plants, young nursery stocks and
shoots are killed. but oranges only dam
aged in exposed localities. A large
grain acreage is being put in. The
lowest temperature was 27.5 degrees,
from weather bureau Instruments in
standard shelter.
Duarte-The week has been unusually
cold. with frost the last four days and
ice forming in some places. Early pota-
toes were killed in most places; 80 de.
grees was the lowest temperature.
PomoDa-Last Saturday, Sunday and
this morning Monday were unusually
cold; frost, frozen ground and some ice
appeared each morning. Reports by
different persons in different localities
show but little fruit frozen, judged by
cutting samples in several orchards. In
times like these exaggeration is too
common. 1t will take time 10 tell how
much damage has been done, but the
belief is that it is not much.
Covina-The past week has been un-
usually cold; Thermometers registered
rs degrees, and even lower in some
places. Oranges are thought to be
slightly damaged in unprotected places.
SAN BERNARDINo COUNTY.
Ontario-The cold spell of the past
week WAS one of the worst ever known
here. On Saturday night a minimum of
"a to 30 degrees was reported. In the
upper end OF the colony little damage
WAS done, but in the lower part prob
ably 25 per cent of the lemons and 10 to
IL per cent OF the oranges are injured,
Nursery stock suffered some.
Chino-The heavy frosts of the last
few mornings damaged only tender
garden vegetables. Preparations for the
next beet crop are going on briskly.
South Riverside - 1t was found by
thorough examination that not more
than one per cent Of oranges and lemons
are injured.
ORANGE COUNTY.
Anaheim-The late frosts have done
no damage whatever in this vicinity,
the temperature at no time dropping be-
low 80 degrees. None of the citrus fruit
was touched, though some flowers and
early vegetables we've nipped.
Tustin-The weather has been cool
and clear with several mornings OF freez.
ing temperature, the minimum varying
from "a to 26 degrees. What damage
has resulted cannot yet be accurately
stated. 1t is probable that lemons and
late oranges are somewhat injured.
SAN DIEGO COUNTY.
scondido-Grain is showing up in
good shape. Every available plow is in
demand for grain now being sowed. The
acreage will be larger than ever before.
Several frosts occurred during the week !;
lowest temperature, 81 degrees.
Bernardo-The cool weather during
the week was very uncommon. Farm
work is being pushed vigorously, and
the greater portion OF the small grain is
already in. The season continues favor
able for all lines OF farm work. Lowest
temperature, 20 degrees.
Valley Centre-Rain fell Tuesday
night in the valley, and show fell in the
mountains and well down their sides.
The remainder of the week was gener-
ally clear and cool; lowest temperature,
26 degrees.
San Diego city-Rain fret OF the week,
followed by cold weather; frosts on the
9Th, 7th and 9Th, but no damage re-
ported from any section, except to ton
der plants in gardens. No injury has 40
far been reported to orange or lemon
trees, and no fruit injured. The lowest
temperature was 80 degrees.
THE TUDOR