Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-07-14
WEEKLY CROP BULLETIN.

the United States department OF Agricul.
ture, climate and crop bulletin Of the
weather bureau, New Mexico section;
The weather tor the week ending July
II continued warm aud shOweTy, aud All
vegetation made rapid and satisfactory
growth. The temperatures have not
reached 70 high a point ~ previously IN
the season, but an unusual sultriness has
obtained which, although having "A de.
pressing effect upon this people, has stim.
ulated the growth Of grass, grains anO
fruits, and all reports indicate a most
promising outlook both for the farmer
and the stock raiser. Nowhere In the
territory Is there a likelihood, or scarcely
a possibility Of . failure OF the water
supply during this season.
The last fortnight has been excellent
corn weather, and although this crop
was delayed during the planting season
on account Of drOuth, the later eOndi-
tiOns have been very favorable, aud at
the present writing the fields are well
advanced for the season.
Cutting wheat and the second crop OF
alfalfa Is progressing satisfactorily, al
though in some localities the work was
interfered with by local showers.
Wheat harvest has not yet begun in
northern sections; the more advanced
localities will begin cutting probably
the latter part OF his week. The second
crop Of alfalfa Ia turning out a nne yield.
In the northern part OF the territory
early beans and potatoes are coming into
market; In the southern countries large
shipments Of fine fruits are being made.
Not considering the orchards aid vine
yards in the north aud north central
sections injured by the frosts OF May, the
frutt outlook for this year bids air TO
rival that Of any previous year. making
up In quality what IL may lack IN
quantity. Thinning the sugar beet crop
Is about finished; the plants are growing
luxuriantiy, and the prospects are very
promising.
The following detailed remarks are ex.
traeted from the reports OF correspond
ents:
Aztec-C. h. Mead Cloudy weather,
with considerable precipitation and rather
warm nights; conditions very favorable
for the growth Of all vegetation. First
crop Of alfalfa has been cut and the sec
Ond crop IL about a foot high in some
fields. Some winter wheat has been cut,
Corn IL about three feet high aud grow
ing rapidly. String beans and new poto-
toes coming into market Melon vines
IN bloom. A fine rain on the lth. High
est temperature, 90, on the 18th. Total
rain, 0.JO.
Bluewater - j. 8. Van Doren- Good,
warm rains all the week. slightly inter.
fering with cutting alfalfa. All cereals
doing we'll also root crops. Weeds keep.
ing the farmers busy. Pasturage Is good
and stock In prime condition. Highest
temperature, 80, on the 9th. Rainfall, 100.
faTmingtOn-I. q. Willett-Warm aud
rainy every day. Corn has grown rapidly
aud Is waist high; wheat Is ripe; second
crop Of alfalfa will soon be- In. Fruits
have CONF on nicely; peaches will soon
be ripe and a large crop. Cattle On the
range are fat.
Gallinas Springs-James n. whitmOre
A tine week for all growing crops and
pastures. The Gallinas river Is higher
than at any time before this summer.
Splendid rains on the "a, 30, 4th and Sth.
The highest temperature was W degrees,
on the 9TH.
Jewett-E. Marcelino-Nearly 100 per
cent OF sunshine and no rain during the
week.
Las Cruces-Cayetano Thompson-sul-
try weather for the past week. Wheat
harvest progressing; some are also cut
ting alfalfa. Corn IL growing rapidly.
and IL rank In a few places. Plenty Of
water In the bitches, Highest tempera
ture 90, on the Sth. Showers on the 80,
9TH and 6.h. Rainfall, 0:l2.
OiO Caliente 90 A. Joseph - COplOus
showers this week and crops have been
greatly benefited. The hills and plains
are now covered with a thick growth Of
grass, and the cattlemen IA we'll M the
farmers are elated at the promising pros.
poets. Highest temperature, 30. Rain
fall, 092.
Old Albuquerque-A MOntOya, Dr.
Cloudy the greater part OF the week, with
light rain OF the 4th, aud a very heavy
one on the 9th. Wheat IL being har-
vested. Grapes continue very promis.
ing.
PajaritO-J. II. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.,
corn and all crops coming on very we'll.
Cutting the second crop Of alfalfa, and
next week will begin harvesting wheat.
Apples and peaches are being marketed
Two good showers during week.
San Marcial-J. W. McCOach-Wheat
all harvested; second crop OF alfalfa be-
ing cut. Corn looks fine. Grapes are
hAft ehh lloullnt ~ lhikt lltlut pthiiltH
ripe and apples beginning to ripen. Mel.
Ons are growing nicely. Plenty Of water
In the bitches. Good showers on the lst,
9TH and 9Th. Highest temperature, ~, on
several dates. Rainfall, O4G.
Santa Fe-U, 8. Weather Bureau
Warm and shOWery; excellent growing
weather. Corn has made rapid growth
during the week. Fruits continue very
promising, and will be abundant. The
highest temperature vas 80 on the 9Th;
total rainfall, 027.
NatrOns-M. G. Needham-The past
week was very favorable 90 the growth
OF grass and crops. Harvesting the first
crop Of alfalfa has been delayed 10 some
extent by local showers. Crops and stock
are nov at their best, with plenty OF
water and grass on the ranges. Highest
temperature, 80. Total rainfall, l 80.
X NJ. HARDINGE,
Section Director.