The herald., 1894-11-08
No POLITICS in THIS
THE CROPS ARE ALL RIGHT IN
SPITE OF ELECTION.
The Weather Bureaus AgrIcuitarAI Re
port for Southern Caiifornia shows
Very Satisfactory Condition
Peculiarly.

The local weather bureau furnishe,
the following crop report for the week
ending Monday:
The temperature, as shown by the
official records in Los Angeles, ranged
slightly in excess of the weekly normal
and it was accompanied by fair weather,
and dry desert winds at the close OF the
week. No rain fell during the week
which was o deficiency of nearly one
fourth of an inch, compared with the
weekly average for period of years.
A brief review OF the weather and
crop conditions for the month of Osto.
ber shows that tho temperature was in
excess. being two degrees more than the
average for period of years at Los An.
geles, and the rainfall deficient; the
weather was generally fair with some
coast fogs; dry desert winds prevailed
at the clcee OF the month which facili-
tated the gathering OF late crops but
deferred the growth of grass and grain.
Corn and root crops were below the
average, except where irrigated. Dry
plowing and see1ing lie being done in
some sections. but rain is needed before
general work can begin. Oranges are
ripening nicely.
VENTURA COUNTY.
Bsrdedale-The weather for the past
month has been rsinless and generally
favorable ior harvesting corn, potatoes
and beans. The only crops yet out are
come corn and a few late potatoes. The
yield of the three crops this year in the
irrigated districts is about All average
one, but on dry lands the crops were
only nominal. The rain of September
29th started grasO, but the growth was
not maintained.
LOS ANGELES COUNTY.
Verdugo-The weather continues dry,
with occasional toggy nights. The Iain
of a month ago failed to start grass and
= rainfall soon will be generally &C
ceptable. Corn and root crops were
generally poor, except where irrigated,
which has been literally prscticed. All
fruir has been gathered. except late
apples and pears.
Covina-lhe nights were cool and the
days warmer the past week. A light
east wind prevailed from Tuesday to
Thursday Saturday morning was foggy.
Oranges are rilening nicely; little
blowing is being done irrigation water
is still In fair demand.
Pomona-Except late fruits, ripening
corn, pumpkins and alfalfa there are no
crops for October. The whole season
fo' year past has been one of little
rslp, snd grain crops were short on that
account. Much OF our alfalfa ie grown
upon naturally moist land and little by
irrigation; the yield has been as much
as in yegrs of more rain. The supply of
irrigation water has been a little short,
but very few orchards suffered in con-
sequence. Generally speaking, the dry
year has done little harm, except to
cereal crops, and the people have been
stimulated to develop water by tunnels,
which Will be permanent addition to
the supply.
ORANGE COUNTY.
Santa Ana-Heavy morning iogs pre-
vailed, the nights were cool and tbs
days pleasant. The walnut crop ia
about all gathered. A large acreage is
being sown on dry ground and will not
come up till rain falls. Alfalfa is extern
sively grown in portions OF the county,
and IN spite OF the dry season the yield
has been generally good. Corn turned
out better than expected, and will be
about two-thirds of the ususl yield.
Anahem-Except a week OF very
warm, dry weather, with light easterly
winds, the weather during October was
moderately warm with cool, foggy
nights. which benefited early sown
grain. The sugar beet crop has been
harvested and. considering the dry
year. was satisfactory. The corn crop is
being ral idly brought under cover and
is slightly below the average. Grapes
and apples are all harvested, and farm
ers are now busy preparing their land
for winter crops.
Capstrano-The highest temperature
was st degrees; lowest 81 degrees.