The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-03-07
THE CROPS
The Weekly Government Bulletin for
Southern California

The Weekly Government Bulletin for
Southern California
Following is the United States Agricultural
Departments weather crop bulletin OF South
ern California for the week ending March 5th:
The weather during the past week was warm
and fair, with some coast fogs; no rain fell and
the absence OF moisture is beginning to show
its effect upon grasses in some sections. The
weather was favorable for ripening and gath
ering oranges; deciduous fruits put out blooms
freely under the influence of the warm sun.
apricots being in full bloom in many places
with the indications of setting wen.
brief review of the weather and crop con-
ditions during the month of February. 1895,
shows that the month was warmer and drier
than usual, the deficiency in precipitation
being quite marked in the southern districts
for all crops; no damaging winds or heavy
frosts occurred, and while the rainfall was
deficient vegetation at the close Of the month
was not suffering for the want OF moisture.
Grain was well advanced and presented a
promising outlook oranges ripened finely
and almonds, peaches, apricots and pears bios
somed during the month.
SAN LUIS oBIsPo COUNTY.
The dry, warm weather of the past week has
been availed of by farmers to finish blowing
and seeding Grass is beginning to show signs
of the want of rain. Highest temperature 70
degrees; lowest 40 degrees.
VENTURA COUNTY.
Bardsdale-The weather has been dry and
windy, aud there is great need OF showers.
Deciduous trees are blossoming with indica-
lions of good fruit yield
LOS ANGELES COUNTY.
Los Angeles City-The weather was warm
and fair, with an occasional night fog. The
temperature ranged tight degrees in excess of
the weekly average the highest was "a
degrees; lowest As degrees; no rain fell.
La CAnada-The week was good growing
one. Highest tenn perAture rs degrees: lowest
80 degrees. Rainfall for season, 1881 inches
Duarte-,,Tbe, weather was quite favorable for
bloom. SEVERAL carloads Of oranges were sent
of. Highest temperature 80 degrees; lowest
40 degrees. Total ,I,tl rainfaIl fof season. 1905
Pomona Fine weather past two weeks; no
frost except on fiat. low lands. orange pack
ing and shipping have been lively; the fruit
is choice and there have been less culls than
usual and TIL Sc were good fruit, but they were
somewhat marred by rubbing on the trees
car of oranges was sent to San Augustine, Flor
ida, and car of picked olives to Chicago
RIVERSIDE COUNTY.
Moreno-Tree planting is at its height, and
many acres of peaches. apricots and plums are
being set out. The soil is yet moist but newly
started grain will soon need rain. Orange
trees are making new growth and forming
an abundance OF buds.
Perris-Fine growing weather during the
week and crops advanced rapidly. Tree and
grain planting finished. few strawberries
are ripe. Highest temperature, rs degrees:
lowest, AZ degrees
ORANGE COUNTY.
Anaheim-No material change from last re-
port; nights we're slightly foggy and the days
bright and warm. Orange shipments continue
steady. Tree planting is being extensively
done. The winter shipments OF cabbages and
other early vegetables have begun and q num-
Der of car, Dads will leave this vicinity.
Santa Ana-The fine weather has had good
effect on the barley crop, which is looking
well, and, unless unfavorable conditions occur,
the largest crop ever grown in the county will
be harvested.
in-The barley acreage is large and the
outlook is promising. A considerable planting
of trees has been made, principally Olives wal
nuts and decidrous fruits The orange crop is
moving briskly
Capistrano-The highest temperature was
"a degrees; lowest, SO degrees.
SAN DIEGO COUNTY.
San Diego City-Fruts and crops are doing
well but rain would be welcome; it is now
much needed in some localities.
Bernardo-Crops made a good growth, par
ucularly alfalfa Peaches and apricOts are
poisoning rapidly ard promise good crops.
LOS ANGELES COUNTY.
Pasadena-No rain and the continued warm
weather has dried the soil to q considerable
extent Oranges are moving very FAST much
tree planting under way. Highest tempera-
ture 81 degrees. Apricot trees are one mass
of bloom.