The record-union., 1897-09-01
GRAPES TURNING OUT WELL.
RATHER GLOWING REPORTS
CONCERNING FRUIT CROPS.
Hop Picking in Full Blast and the
Yield Reported
Good.

Harmon, Section Director, IS based up
on reports received from eight Weather
Bureau Stations, fifty-two telegraphic
reports received through the courtesy
of the Southern Pacific Company, and
many reports received by mail from
crop correspondents scattered through
out the State:
Warm weather prevailed at the be-
ginning of the week, but towards the
end the weather was generally cool,
with much fog and cloud along the
coast. Throughout the great valleys
the average temperature was degree
or more below the normal. No rain fell
except in the mountain regions OF the
south. In the northern part of the
State the high pasture ranges are al
most brown. There We're indications
of rain on the 26th and it would have
been welcome, but no rain fell. This
(Monday) morning rain is falling at
Eureka, and will doubtless do much
good. In the southern part of the State
the hot weather effectually disposed Of
the mildew which was beginning to
show in some vineyards.
The week, on the whole, has been
quite favorable for all crops. On the
tule lands plowing is in progress as
the water recedes. The second crop of
alfalfa is now being cut and promises
to be heavy. Much of the grain and
hay has been moved and stored. There
are indications that the vintage will
exceed, especially in the Sonoma Val
ley, that of previous years. Grapes,
on the whole, are doing we'll and are
ahead of the season. The heat of the
earlier weeks did some damage, but
almost all reports speak well of grapes
and raisins.
Prune gathering is at its hight.
Peaches, plums, prunes and grapes are
on drying trays. Gamers and driers
are busy. Early peaches are nearly
gone, while clings are coming in. APP
pies are excellent. Potatoes are good
in quality and promise a fine yield
Hop picking has begun, with prospects
Of a good crop. Thousands of people
are busy in the fields. Citrus fruits
are doing we'll and walnuts are a good
crop in size and quality Corn is in
fair condition. Beans are reported as
damaged by the heat of the preceding
week. The mustard crop is good.
No rain fell in the State during the
week except few light thunder storms
in mountain regions. The normal con-
dition is without rain except at Eu-
reka, where the departure rrvGa the
normal is OF of an incn.
SISKIYOU.
Yreka-Highest temperature, 101 de-
grees; lowest, 4S degrees.
MODOC
Cedarville-Grain nearly all cut; hay
ing over, except second crop of alfalfa,
which is good; increased crop of fruits,
especially apples. which are excellent.
TEHAMA.
Corning-Fruit drying in full blast;
weather favorable; rainsin grapes fair
crop, good quality.
Red Bluff Favorable weather;
prunes large crop; grapes ripening, fair
crop.
YUBA.
A1arysville - Grain harvesting fin
ished; grapes doing we'll; tomatoes
good in quantity and quality.
COLUSA.
Grand Island-Plowing in the tules
as the water recedes; second cutting of
alfalfa in progress; a heavy crop.
PLACER.
Roseville-Cool south winds for the
last two days; pears and peaches all in
except Salways; grapes injured by hot
winds; almonds nearly harvested; crop
above average.
Colfax-Many pears; grapes coming
in.
Ell DORADO.
Placerville-Fruit ripening fast: large
crop wine grapes; no damage past
week.
BUTTE
Chico-Cool; grain harvest over; drie
Chico Cool Grain harvest over;
fair yield; dried fruit moving.
Oroville-Cooler; grapes nearly ripe,
fair crop; olives and oranges doing
nicely.
GLENN.
wIlIows-Cool the latter part of the
week; larger farmers preparing ground
to begin seeding.
SACRAMENTO
Sacramento - Favorable for late
fruits: middle season crops disposed of;
potatoes fine yield. good quality; grapes
about three-fourths yield on account
of heat.
Galt-Cool grain in warehouses;
grape shipping in full blast.
YOLO.
Guinda-Cool and cloudy; picking al
monds; prune crop large and of good
quality.
woodland-Raisin grapes and prunes
ready for drying; Sultanas good crop;
Muscatels poor; almonds gathered; av-
erage crop; peaches good crop, but
rather small fruit.
SOLANO.
Dixon-Grapes good quality. fair
crop; peaches not as good as expected;
almond crop short; prunes up to the
average.
vacaville-Pears nearly gone; grape
crop light.
STANISLAUS.
Modesto - Busy picking grapes;
weather fine for curing.
Newman - First three days Of last
week burned grapes badly; good wealth
er for curing.
MERGED.
Alerced = Cool and favorable for
prunes, which are doing we'll; peaches
picked; good crop.
CALAVERAS.
misunderstanding over.
SAN JOAQUIN.
I4odi-Cooler; table grapes good; al
mond harvest well under way; olives
promise we'll.
Stockton-Extreme hot weather of
past week did great damage to Black
Prince grapes; wine grapes have also
suffered.
FRESNO.
Auberry-Cool and pleasant.
Fresno-Warn weather favorable for
apples: cool during past three days;