The record-union., 1895-07-03

SACRAMENTO DAILY
certain districts or localities; even in
these the volunteer crop and tho early
sown grain has done we'll. while the late
sown waa absolutely destroyed by rust
In some localities the rust did not affect
too late s0wn grain.
FRESNO.
Easton-Grapes doing well; grain
farmers are losing some grain on account
of SO many weeds, and the yield is light.
Fresno-We Gather favorable for ripen-
ing grain and fruit; figs, apricots and
peaches are being mark An early
grape crop is now certain, and the crop
will be heavy. Highest and lowest
l0y0 and $50.
KINGS.
Hanford-Grain has not been affected
by rust. Where the grain has been
threshed the yield has been good. and az
rule the grain has been we'll TILED; es-
pecialiy is this the case with white wheat.
A large area OF land along the lake was
seeded to alfalfa last winter and it is now
practically demonstrated that these lands
are adapted to the growth of this grass
and will produce wonderful crops. High-
est and lowest temperatures, l070 aud 6S'.
TULARE.
Tulare-Reports from the west side in
dicate that the grain yield will not be
beaten i'll the county; ii is good beyond
Lime kiln-The hot spell is ripening
early fruits quite rapidly. Highest and
lowest temperatures, no. and 5oo.
KERN.
Bakers6eld-All crops except fruits are
abundant. and the raisn grape promises
TO be large and fine. Highest and lowest
l02o and Coz.
VENTURA.
inta Paula-Fogs each morning are
beneficial to crops. harvesting in this
valley mas commenced. Highest and
lowest temperatures. 73o and 440.
emontville-Apricots riDening, and
threshing has begun. Highest and low
est temperatures, S9' and co..
Saticoy-Beans aud corn are looking
we'll.
Los ANGELES.
Los Angeles-Damp, cloudy nights and
clear days. with the daily average tom
peratures below the normal, has greatly
benefited the root crop. Warmer weather
is needed TO ripen fruit moro rapidly.
Highest and lowest temperatures. 700
and 560.
Pomona-Apricot-dry is progressing
under difficulties, owing to the damp and
foggy nights. Bees are not making much
honey, as the weather seems to be un-
favorable for flowers. Highest and low
est temperatures, 9l0 and o4o.
SAN DIEGO.
Fallbrook-Apricot-p picking and dry
ing will begin in few days.
San Pasquei-Apricot-drying has be.
gun, and the crop is good one.
Bernardo-Harvestin is still in pro-
gress, and there are yet hundreds of acres
to cut.
Valley Center-The prune crop will be
extra good this season.
San Marcos-The Oat crop is not turn
ing out as we'll as was expected. The bee-
owners report a heavy crop of honey.
Otay-The weather has settled to nor
NAL summer conditions at this point,
which is about the center OF the head OF
the bay region, comprising about one
hundred square miles Of distinctively
lemon country. The trees are now start
ing to make the second growth for the
season. while all other trees and crops are
making lively progress. An Immense
crop of black berries is being gathered
and canned.
Lemon Grove-Nothing has suffered
from high or heated winds; cool breeZes
every day from the sea. Deciduous fruits
are doing well. The cut worm has done
no damage TO pears, plums. grapes, figs,
peaches, nectarines or other fruits. Hay
is being saved in perfect condition, and
Highest and lowest temperatures, 790
and 50'.
HUMBOLDT.
Eureka-The week has been favorable
to the growth and maturing of local
crops. Highest and lowest temperatures,
6Oo and 470.
SAN BENITo.
A large crop Of hay has been harvested.
The grain crop promises heavy yield.
but very little has been cut:yet. Highest
and lowest temperatures. 920 and 4S0.
MONTERREY.
San Lucas-The grain in the Oasis dis
trict was never better than now. Head.
ing has commenced.
SAN LUIS OBIsPO.
Cambria-Grasshoppers are doing con-
siderable damage in different localities.
In Green Valley they have entirely de-
stroyed theslate grain. The bean-raisers
are very much alarmed lest they eat up
the beans.
San LUIS Obispo-Weather cool and
somewhat foggy, which has been very
good for crops, but not for fruit. Grapes
look we'll.
Butte Creek. They are very small yet,
but large enough 70 damage grain.
LAssEN.
Susanville-The cherry crop this season
is the largest in years.
sIsKIYOU.
Gazelle-Cherries are abundant. but
there will be only about one-third Of q
crop. The hay crop will be much larger
OF farmers are cutting their grain for hay.
Etna-The grain and fruit crops are
good. The farmers are cutting hay, and
the crop is good one.
Yreka-Haying is well advanced. The
alfalfa crop will be light one. on account
of the late heavy frosts. Highest and
lowest temperatures, 900 and 470.
SHASTA.
Shasta-The hot weather has caused all
crops to rapidly advance, especially the
early fruit. Early peaches are about all
gathered. Grapes are looking fairly we'll.
Hayiug is completed and the crop is u
good one.
Indian Nalley-Alfalia being cut and
the yield is fair. The prospects are not
good for heavy timothy crop on account
OF the extra cold weather early in the
season. Rain is now much needed on
high land. Exceedingly rapid growth is
noticed in vegetation where it has been
irrigated.
PLACER.
Rocklin-Plums and pears will be q
light crop. Among the vineyards there
are fewer gnats or vine hoppers than has
been seen for years, and therefore the
outlook for the grape crop is very good.
Highest and lowest temperatures, 1902
and 62o.
UNCLE" JOHNS LETTER.
The Old Gentleman is Having a Good
Time in santa Cruz.
TWIN LAKES Santa CRUZ, June q, '95.