The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1895-06-05
GOOD REPORTS OF GROWING CROPS.
Hay Was But Slightly Injured By the
Late Rains.
Cool Weather Has Been Beneficial to
Crops Generally-Reports From
Many Counties.

Following is synopsis of the crop and
weather reports received for the past
week by Weather Director Barwick:
Iehama County-Red Bluf-Excep-
tlonally cool weather prevailed during
the week, up to Saturday, when decidedly
warmer weather set in; these conditions
greatly favored wheat, barley, rye and
oats; wheat is heading out well, and an
extra large crop on good land Will be har-
vested. The high winds of Sunday, the
9th, knocked Oft considerable fruit. thus
reducing this crop in the county; hayIng
is about over. Cornlng-The last rains
did no damage to hay worth mentioning;
millions of caterpillars have made their
appearance in various districts. but as
yet no serious damage has been reported
from them.
Butte County-Pentz-Th hay was
mostly housed when The rain came, and
was not damaged 10 any extent. The
rain was d great benefit to fruit OF all
kinds. The wind blew off considerable
tree fruit and thinned some grapevlnes.
Highest and lowest temperatures, 49, and
26o Oroville-On the Hilgers orchard, a
few miles below this CITY. the cherry crop
is quite light. Honcut-The rains have
injured none of the hay crop, but has
done great good to all summer crops and
fruits. Palermo-Oranges are setting
heavy, and a good crop next fall is ex-
pected. Highest and lowest tempera-
lures $50 and 490. Durham-The strong
north winds did some damage to fruit
trees, and also the fruit 1t being cool no
damage was done to the grain, which Is
ripening well.
Colusa County-The light north winds
are good for wheat that is threatened
with rust. Hay-making is at full blast,
and the crop good. The weather is good
for wheat, the indications being very
favorable for large crop. Grand Island
Precipitation so light that no damage
was done to hay that was down. Wheat
and barley curing nicely. Highest and
lowest temperatures, So and 49,.
Suffer County-Cranmore
are progressing very slowly with their
work on account OF the water being 30
near the surface. The river is falling.
Yuba City-Apricots and mulberries are
ripe; haying season at its hight; no dam
age done TO it by the rain, while grain and
vegetables were benefited by the showers.
O'Bannionls Corner-The rains have
benefited the late grain and the fields are
looking well. Strawberries have given
out and cherries are about gone, but april
cots will soon be IN.
Yuba County-The weather being cool
has been favorable for grain. The rivers
are fast falling and bottom lands are now
about to be utilized. The outlook for
fruit is good, but some fears exist regard
ing the June drop of peaches, which is
expected by some to be heavier than
usual and may thereby reduce the crop.
Sacramento County-Arno-The rain
was beneficial rather than otherwise; the
northerly winds have dried the ground;
the black berry season has begun; feed in
the pasture land is excellent and abund-
ant. Union House-Hay is almost all
cut, and the wheat and barley is ripen-
ing fast; harvesting will commence liz
few days on early barley; the late rain
was good for late grain. Clay-Barley is
about ripe, and wheat is beginning to
turn; the wind has injured slightly the
cultivated black berries: the wild black
berries are ripe; the high winds stopped
hauling hay, and is rapidly sucking the
moisture out of the ground. Trask-The
changeable weather during the week has
lett no bad results on crops; peaches are
developing rapidly, with prospects of
early shipments; apples and pears prom
Use TO be unusually fine; some beans not
looking well, and many have TO be re-
planted. Orangevale-The light show
eTs of fore part of week did but slight
damage to hay crop, and was beneficial TO
late planted trees and vines; apricots
and blackberries are ripening; irrigation
OF orange trees begun, and heading has
commenced. Highest and lowest tenn
peratures. $50 and 1872, with 0.41 OF an inch
OF rain. Sacramento-Fine weather for
all crops; haying about over, and harvest
ing will begin the coming week. Highest
and lowest temperatures, So and go.
Yolo County lack's-The prospects
are excellent for big yield of grapes IN
this vicinity. CItrOna-The hay crop is
about all in, and farmers are preparing
for the harvest. Briggs vineyard-Vines
and trees are looking we'll, and the pros
poets are good for large yield Of grapes;
highest and lowest temperatures, SO and
As.
Solano County-Dixon-The heavy
rains of the 9th did some damage 10 hay
in the fields, but did no, damage to the
growing grain. Vacayille - Several
ranchers report that apricots are drop
ping quite heavily. This seems to be
quite general, and is not confined to any
particular section. OF course, in the VAL
ley the frost did its deadly work and
there are few to drop. Such orchards as
partially escaped the frost are afflicted
with this latter trouble. On the hills,
where immunity from frost was en-
joyed, the apricots are dropping SO
heavily as to seriously menace the
value which will be realized from the
crop. The rain of the early part of the
week did some damage to cherries and
also to the Pringle apricot by causing
them to split, which prevents their ship
ment to the East Fruit along the Sacra-
mento River is reported good.
Contra Costa County-The rain injured
some hay and the ripe cherries cracked,
but the later varieties are not hurt; other
fruit is in good condition.
NAPA VALLEY.
Napa County-Napa City-The rain of
the fore part of the week was followed by
high, southwest winds which caused
everything to dry up well. Hay but lit
Il a.. ha OH oil in,
this valley Grain is doing well, as also
fruits. The rain helped growing corn
and young trees. Highest and lowest
temperatures, 10 and Az.
soNoMA VALLEY.
Sonoma County Sonoma = The cut
worm has made its appearance, but the
extent OF the damage can not be told at
this time. The worm is a night worker
and seems 10 make clean sweep of the
foliage as il travels along the rows. a
mum Der of hop men have destroyed the
worm and thereby prevented all further
hurt from them. Some hop yards have
been damaged. but the injury is not at
all serious, though the crop Will be late.
Eorestville-The month closes with sun
shine and high winds. Weather condi-
tons are favorable for fruits and grain;
corn fine stand; hops are making 4
nne growth; cherries are light crop;
hay crop large and quality good; highest
and lowest temperatures, 6oo and 40.
Healdsburg-BarIlett pears Will not be
over fourth of a crop in the Russian
River, Alexander or Dry Creek Valleys;
Peaches are plentiful in some orchards
and light in others. There is very light
yield of prunes in the Russian River VAL
ley. out lair in the Gurnerville fruit
Delt. laying Is progressing well and
heaVy crop viii be harvested. Sebasto-
pol-Llttle II any was cut when the last
rain came, for which reason there was
none damaged; weather cold for the sea-
son; cherries but little damaged by the
rain: currants coming into marke t