The herald., 1894-03-29
THE CROPS.
Tho weather Bureaus Report or Their
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The weather Bureaus Report or rhoir
Condition.
The local weather bureau furnishes
the following crop bulletin OF Southern
California for the week ending Monday,
March Goth:
The early part OF the week was cool
and fair, with occasional light fvosts in
several localities; the latter part was
warm and clear. Drying northerly
winds prevailed, which were detrimental
in their effect, as they absorbed the
scant moisture from the already parch-
ing soil. No rain fell during the week.
and the deficiency in precipitation lie
having a marked effect on vegetation,
especially on the mesa lands. The early
sown grain is looking fairly we'll and 10
heading out in places, but the late Gown
will probably be failure unless good
drenching rains fall within q short
time. Irrigation has begun, which is
about two months earlier than usually
occurs. The dsciduous fruit trees are
blossoming freely, with prospects, OF
large yield, should no untoward circum-
stance prevent.
DAN LUIS OblnfO COONI1s
Musick-High winds early in the week
and frosty mornings. with the continued
dry weather. have greatly retarded the
growth OF grain. Rain is much needed
in the billy land.
VENTURA COUNTY.
Bardsdale = The weather has been
bright, windy and clear; the nights were
quite cool and the days warmer than
previously. Irrigation has commenced
two months earlier than usual.
LOS ANGELES COUNTY.
Colegrove-The crops all through the
valley are looking well, though the yield
OF hay on the lighter lands will be very
light unless more rain falls within few
weeks. Planting of lemon trees has
begun and will continue during April
and May.
Pasadena The deciduous fruits are
blooming spleRdidly and with no late
frosts can but do finely. The grain crop
will be partial failure, that is unless
copious rains come within week, as
the warm weather and drying winds
have turned it yellow in places. Or.
anges are moving freely. Tho highest
temperature was 821a degrees.
Duarte-The past week was warm,
dry. clear and windy. and unless rain
falls soon crops must suffer. The rain
fall for the season to date is 1857 inches.
The highest temperature during the
week was "a degrees.
Covina-The past week has been very
dry with north to northwest winds and
light frost on two mornings which did
no particular damage.
Pomona - There were several raw
days and frosty nights the past week
with light wind at the close of the week
the weather was warm and clear.
Some OF the early apricots and
peaches have heen hurt, but all agree
that more thar enough remain to make
an immense crop. Rain is much needed.
The precipitation has amounted to less
than IL inches this season.
SAN BERNARDINo COUNTY.
Ontario-Dry winds prevailed several
days and the need of rain is felt seriously.
Late grain will be failure unless heavy
rains come at once; on heavy lands the
early Gown barley is looking quite well
and some is already heading out.
SAN DIEGO COUNTY.
Escondido-The winds have dried the
ground materially. Crops are not suf-
iering yet but will if rain does not come
within short time, The highest tenn
perature was 81 degreess.
San Diego city-Very dry but warm
weather prevailed during the week /;
copious rains are needed badly. as the
soil is becoming quite dry. Crops have
grown somewhat bus have not made the
growth they should.