The herald., 1897-11-04
WEATHER AND CROPS
Conditions Prevailing Throughout
Southern California

Soutneru Cal1Iorn1a
United States department of agricul-
ture climate and crop service, weather bu-
reau. weekly crop bulletin for Southern
California. as prepared for The Herald:
The weather was clear and somewhat
cooler the past week with occasional light
frosts in the mountain sections Of the
northern portion, occurrences which are to
be expected at this season In those local
tiles. Considerable drying desert winds
prevailed which were good for raisin maxi
ing, but tended to dry out the soil and re-
tard plowing and seeding. There were high
northerly winds on October oath. which
caused some damage to trees and the apple
crop. The damage to the raisin crop from
the late rains was not material as the
weather bureau forecasts were given wide
distribution. which enabled necessary pre-
cautions to be taken to protect drying
grapes. Bean threshing Is generally fin-
ished with a good average yield: oranges
are coloring fast and ripening much ear
lier than usual. The walnut crop has
nearly all been gathered and In excellent
condition. Orchard ground Is in good
condition though in some cases irriga-
ton is being done on account Of the drying
winds.
CORRESPONDENTS REPORTS
San Louis Obispo-No damage was done
by the rain of the 23rd. Highest temper
ature, Is degrees; lowest, 80 degrees.
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY
Carpenteria-Strong northwest wind
blew on Sunday, October Path, damaging
the apple crop and uprooting trees. Lima
bean harvest finished except on the Rim
con mesa. Highest temperature. &c de-
|grees; lowest. 4S degrees.
VENTURA COUNTY
Bardsdale-The weather was cool. with
considerable east wind, which tended to
dry out the soil. Citrus fruits are in good
normal condition.
West Saticoy-Clear, bright weather pre-
vailed during the week.
Ell Rio-Bean threshing is finished, with
a good average yield. There were three
was done. Good weather for sugar beets.
Highest temperature. 76 degrees; lowest.
a degrees. Rainfall 23rd. .2S Of an inch.
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Los Angeles City-Weather was clear
and slightly cooler with considerable dry
ing northerly winds. No rain during the
week, but generous rains amounting to 2.47
inches fell in October. Highest temper
ature. n degrees: lowest As degrees.
South Los Angeles-Weather was clear
and cool. Late fruit developing finely:
orchard ground in good condition for cul-
tivating. Highest temperature, "A degrees;
lowest, 50 degrees.
| West Palmdale - Pleasant weather
throughout the week. there was a little ice
nights of 26th and 27th. Highest tempera-
ture, IS degrees; lowest, 3S degrees.
Fairmont-Weather was fine. Light
frosts early part Of week. Dry plowing
continues. Raisin and peach drying about
| finished.
| verdugo-Total rainfall for season 2.4S
inches. Grass has made but little growth
and very little plowing being done. Or
anges are ripening earlier than usual.
| Azusa-Fine weather for fumigators who
are nearly through. Oranges coloring up
WELL showing trees heavier loaded than
expected.
Compton-First week windy. remainder
fair, except fog Friday and Saturday.
Crops gathered; except corn, winter
peaches. apples and some haying. Cheese
being disposed of one day from hoops.
| Long Beach-.49 of an inch of rain fell
night of oath and 25th. rest of week clear.
Flowing for grain going on. Highest tenn
perature. Il degrees; lowest. 4S degrees.
Artesia-Cooler past week; grape pick
ing finished; beet pulling and topping ended
and factory closed down. Alfalfa made
fine growth since rains and considerable
hay being made. Flowing for barley be-