The herald., 1896-02-20
WEATHER AND CROPS
Too nuch Frost and Too Little Rain to Sui
Farmers

Too riuch Frost and Too Little Rain to Suit
Farmers
Following is the United States depart
ment of agriculture, climate and crop bull.
letin of the weather bureau, for the week
ending Monday, February II, 1896:
The first part of the week was cool, with
light frosts in lower exposed places, which
did no harm; this was followed by a period
of very warm weather. which continues at
the close of this bulletin, accompanied by
harsh, desiccating land winds that rapidly
absorbed the already scant surface moist
ure from the soil. The continued lack of
rain is causing farmers and all parsons
connected with soil production much anxi-
ETY., as grain is showing the effects of warm
weather and absence OF rain. and unless
copious showers come soon serious effects
will result.
Apricots and almonds are in bloom and
wild flowers are blossoming freely.
SAN LUIS oBIsPo COUNTY
Husick-The days were clear and the
nights frosty the early part of the week; {;
warm days and dry north wind the latter
part. Farming continues; rain would be
welcome.
VENTURA COUNTY
Observation-Disclosures, drying winds pre-
vailed several days. Grain that is up needs
rain and is not growing WE'LL All work is
delayed because of the lack of rain.
Los ANGELES COUNTY
Los Angeles City-The first two days of
the week were cooler than the average, but
the remainder of the week was very warm
with the temperature ranging greatly in
excess of the normal. The temperature
was SS on the 10Th, which WAS two degrees
higher than ever before recorded for the
month of February. The highest tempera-
ture was SO degrees; lowest 80 degrees.
Lancaster--The weather was dry with
moderately warm days and nights cold.
Rain indications are somewhat favorable
La Canada-The weather continues fav-
orable for crops in this vicinity. The
highest temperature was 70 degrees; |;
lowest ~ degrees.
Pasadena-The weather has been unpre-
cedentedly warm with desccating winds.
Grain is showing the effects of the heat
and rain is b dly needed. Apricots are
just coming into bloom. which is very early
indeed; oranges are full of buds.
Duarte-There has been but little change
since last report; rain is needed, and un-
less it comes shortly wa are in for dry
season. Highest temperature SO degrees,
lowest 13.
sAN BERNARDINo COUNTY
Ontario--Rain is badly needed. There is
not much grain sown in Ontario, but in the
outlying territory grain is suffering for
rain.
Pomona-The weather has been mostly
clear, but with some partly cloudy days,
Rain is much needed. There were occa-
eional light frosts during the week.
RIVERSIDE COUNTY
Lorenzo Continuous desert winds have
dried out the soil rapidly. Barley is grow.
ing slowly; it needs warm, wet weather,
and the present prospects for the crop are
,lnfavorable. Almond trees are in bloom.
Oranges are in fine condition and were not
touched by frost.
ORANGE COUNTY
Tustin-No rain has fallen. The first
half of the week was frosty at night and
light drying winds prevailed in the day
time; the latter part was warmer. Barley
is beginning to need rain. Planting of wal
nut and other deciduous trees continues.
Capistrano--The highest temperature
was 73 degrees; lowest, 46 degrees; no
rain.
SAN DIEGO COUNTY
Escondido The total rainfall for the sea.
son up to date is $50 inches.
Valley Centre-Peach trees are in bloom
in some parts of the valley.
San Marcos-Wild flowers are blossom
ing in great prOfusiOn.