Arizona republican., 1896-05-21
CROP BULLETIN.
Climate and Crop Service of Weather
 Bureau.

W0ekHy crop DulIelln, week ending May IS, 1896: The tempenature for the week was below the normal, but in general it was favorable to the growth of all irrigated crops. Water is growing scarcer, but there is no complaint yet of scarcity. Grain cut ting has begun in the southern coun- ties, and the second cutting of alfalfa has been cut in the southwestern coun- ties. Small fruits are ripening slowly All citrus and dleciduous fruits in Maricopa county are progressing finely. The first carload shipment of apricots began this week in this county and it was without doubt the first extensive shipment of such fruit in large lots in the United States. Cattle shipments still continue and immense numbers will be shipped the coming week. It is estimated that 35,0OO head will be shipped this season, leaving about 10000 on the ranges. The ranges are dry and short and a good rain would be of immense value to the territory and to the ranges in particular. Were it not for heavy shipments, cattle would suffer still more.
 Cochise county-Good growing weather, and the week was generally Favorable for all crops. Cattle are in good condition and the feed is suffi- ci6nt, as the ranges have not been overstocked this season. Heavy ship ments of cattle still continue. Ran is badly needed.
 Coconino county-Al crops made fair growth where under irrigation. but the ranges are dry Frost in the northern portion of the county did some damage. Rain is needed badly.
 Gila county-A good week for the growth of all crops with water. The Indians are beginning to cut wheat. Ranges are very dry and stock is sui fering for water. Fruits are progress ing nicely. No rain this week, and much is needed.
 Graham county-On the whole the week was favorable for growing crops, especially in the irrigating portion. Water growing scarcer; grass short and dry, and many cattle being shipped. Still no rain.
 Pima county-In spite of the slight rainfall this season the crops are do- ing fairly we'll, and there is still sui ficient water for irrigation. Ranchers are cutting barley and the crop is fla vorable; frosts have damaged it some what. Ranges are very dry and stock is not looking as we'll as last week.
 Pinal county-A good week generally for all crops under irrigation; fruit is looking we'll, and the crop bids fair. Grain is ripening and about ready to cut. Water is growing scarcer; ranges are dryer than ever, and rain must come soon or stock will suffer.
 Maricopa county-Alfalfa and grain doing well, as there is plenty of water in the canals. Citrus and deciduous fruits are making fine growth; apri- cots have been shipped in carload lots this week, and the fruit is of excellent quality. Late strawberries are sill in the market. Ranges are short and dry, and a good rain would be of great benefit. Grain is ready to cut, and is well headed
 Mojave county-The week was be- low the normal temperature, specially in the northern DOT rt::on, where the nights were cod, but on the whole the week was favorable for the growth of all crops Fruit trees and grapes show signs of injury by late frosts. The second growth of alfalfa is being cut. Cattle shipments continue brisk. Rain is needed badly.
 Yuma countg-All irrigated crops doing nicely; berries are ripening, and tomato plants are in bloom; ranges are dry, and all ranchers are praying for rain; cattle are looking well.
 ARTHUR l.. WHITE.