The herald., 1896-08-12
WEATHER AND CROPS
Conditions Prevailing Locally - Seasonable
Crops FEATURING Satisfactorily

Following is the u. S. department of ag-
riculture climate and crop bulletin of the
weather bureau for the week ending Mon
day. August 10. for Southern California:
Cloudy or foggy mornings were frequent
in the cosat districts during the past week.
while the days were clear and sunshlny.
Clear weather prevailed in theintorlor with
the temperature remaining about tsation-
airy. Beans and other summer crops were
benefited by the damp, cool nights and the
small varieties of beans are now being
harvested. Pomegranates are ripe in Or
ange county, where the pear ana apple
crops are reported above the average Tho
recent rains were n blessing to the desert
sections; where grass and wlld flowers are
said to be abundant now.
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY
The weather was favorable for harvesting
and all growing crops. The highest tenn
perature was 90 degrees; lowest AZ.
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY
Goleta-Heavy fogs prevailed the entire
week and the weather was quite warm
after the fogs lifted about the middle OF the
day. Summer crops continue to do WELL
VENTURA COUNTY
West Saticoy-The general condition Of
crops remains about the same as last re-
port Cutting small beans is now in pro-
gress and the average are reported quite
lowest SO.
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Los Angeles city-The mornings were
generally cloudy with frequent heavy dews
erately warm. The weather was cooler
than the seasonal average. the temperature
ranging from two to six degrees daily he
low the normal. The highest temperature
was So degrees: lowest "a.
La Canyada-A1though cool weather has
somewhat retarded tn the growth Of IL trees 1e i and
moisture in the soil would have been det-
rimental to heavy growth Peaches.
PMhhhs PMrhsst anq sraRgs % degrees s.
Verdugo-0ne or two night fogs during
the past week assisted in giving life to veg
citation. Nearly all varieties OF deciduous
fruits are now ripcning. except Salway
and other late peaches and pears.
Duarte-The past week has been warm
Highest temperature, 93 degrees; lowest So.
Pomona-Typica1 summer weather has
prevailed for several weeks. occasionally
fogs in the morning but rarely. later than
am. Fruit orchards are looking bright
and thrifty Peach and soma other trees
whose tops had few leaves at the proper
time have lately taken on complete toliage
and never looked better.
RIVERSIDE COUNTY
The Press states that the recent rains on
the deserts have proved God-send me
dry desert has assumed a verdant coat, and
where in many places a few weeks ago
hardy grease wood would scarcely spro,n,f5
flowers and tall green grass.
ORANGE COUNTY
Santa Ana-The weather continues favor
able for corn potatoes and fruits. Ber-
ries are still in market and quite plentir0l.
Pears and apples are above an average
crop. There were three night fogs.
Whitter-The first pomegranates of the
season are now ripe.
Capistrano-HigheSt temperature, ~ de.
grees; lowest 81.
SAN DIEGO COUNTY
San Diego city-The weather was regular
the past week. the daily range being less
than ten degrees: the mornings were CLOUDY
until about ten o'clock. when the sun came
out. The highest temperature was rs de-
grees: lowest. 80. Corn grapes, ETC., grown
without irrigation are in market.