The herald., 1897-12-29
WEATHER AND CROPS
Conditions Prevailing Throughout
Southern California

Following is the United States de-
partment of agriculture weather bureau
climate and crop bulletin for Southern
California for the week ending Decem-
ber q, 1897:
The cold wave which prevailed at the
close of last report continued during the
fore part of the week just closed with
abnormally low night and morning tenn
peratures and frequent heavy frosts.
This weeks reports show that the dam
age resulting from the protracted cold
weather and frosts was on the whole
less serious than expected and was con-
fined to low, exposed grounds where
early vegetables, tender growth Of young
citrus trees and some fruit were frosted
but as yet the exact extent of the dam
age cannot be ascertained. The effects
of the cold weather were diminished by
winds which kept the air in circulation
and smudges or other artificial means
Of protection by those who took advan-
tage Of the weather bureau warnings,
which were ample and widely distrib-
uted. The cold weather and drouth have
affected grain badly; feed is getting
short and warm weather with copious
rains are seriously needed for all farm
ing operations.
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY
Carpinteria-Do not know of any dam
age done here. Smudge fires were
started, which gave orange and lemon
trees very much protection. Maximum
temperature 66, minimum 30.
VENTURA COUNTY
Bardsdale-The cold wave, while Sc
we're, did not injure the orange crop in
the least. In some areas tips of the
new growth were bitten and occasion
ally lemons just forming were blighted.
West Saticoy-While there has been a
prolonged term of cold weather, there
has been no damage SO far as can be
learned. The citrus trees in this vicin-
ity show no effects of the cold snap.
Ell Rio-Some of the tender young
growth on lemon trees was damaged BY
FROST but trees were not hurt. Grass is
all dried up; rain is badly needed, espe-
cially on stock ranges. Highest temper
ature 66, lowest "a degrees.
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Los Angeles city-The cold wave con-
tinued the fore part of the weke Just
closed with the coolest weather since
January, 1889 occurred; the weather
moderated greatly at the close of the
| week. Maximum temperature 70, mini
| mum temperature 80.
| South Los Angeles-The late cold wave
damaged plants, flowers and vegetables
seriously and killed the tender growth
on young citrus trees. The damage to
| oranges and lemons cannot at this time
be correctly given. The lowest temper
| ature was 20 degrees.
West Palmdale-No damage from the
frost; the ground is very dry and every
thing is backward. Grass along bitches
was not affected and buds on trees are
good. Highest temperature SO, lowest
| 10 degrees.
Fairmont-There are no citrus fruits
in this section to be affected by cold.
La Canada-The coolest weather of the
season occurred on the 10th and GOTH
Few oranges on low, exposed lands were
frozen, but the tenderest vegetation was
not affected on the high lands. Crops
are feeling the lack Of rain. Highest
temperature 6S, lowest 80 degrees.
| Colegrove-No damage to citrus fruit
or trees by the late cold wave. Winter
vegetables were hurt little in some To-
calities, but the injury Is trifling.
Palms-There was no serious damage
from frost, as we are not in the citrus