Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-08-25
WEEKLY CROP BULLETIN.

The following report is furnished by
the United States department Of A~gricul-
ture, climate and crop bulletin Of the
weather bureau. New Mexico section:
The weather for the week ending with
Monday, August 92, continued generally
favorable to growing crops, excepting in
southern portions Of the territory the
rainfall has not been sufficient for the
needs OF vegetation, and there is some com
plant Of scarcity Of water. Over other
sections the scattered showers have been
sufficient for growing crops, and reports
Indicate a very satisfactory condition.
The temperature has been somewhat
higher than usual for the season, which
has had a beneficial effect on ~ripening
fruits. IL has been good weather for har.
yesting, and late wheat, oats, rye, ETC.,
have been secured under most favorable
conditions.
The third cutting OF alfalfa Is being
secured in southern sections. but in the
north much OF the second crop still re-
mains out.
The sugar beet crop is maturing most
satisfactorily In the lower Pee0s valley,
although here and there may be q field
not up TO the mark. Gardens are ma
turing finely, and string beans, potatoes,
peas and etc, are abundant in all local
markets. Fruits continue to ripen UNI
der favorable conditions, excepting in
some central sections there Is some loss
from worms. Barly grapes are In the
home market az far north as Albuquer-
que Tomatoes are not ripening evenly
at Las Cruces. The melon crop IL ripen-
ing fast, and Is very promising.
The following remarks are extracted
from the reports OF correspondents:
AZtec-C. II. Mead The weather during
the past week has been very favorable 10
the growth Of vegetation and crops Of all
kinds have made good progress. A good
shower on the 18th was very beneficial
Peaches, apples and berries are doing
we'll and continue In abundance. Pears
and grapes are not yet ripe. Some are
still cutting their second crop OF alfalfa,
although the majority have finished. Po-
tatOes, beets, beans and green corn lare
plentiful; melons are %Tipeuing fast.
Highest temperature, 80, on the l4th.
Rainfall, 0,35.
Bernalillo - Brother Gabriel 49, Occa-
siOnal fine showers, and generally fair
weather, very favorable Tor growing
crops, and for securing those harvested.
Grapes are beginning 20 ripen fast; the
rains we're especially beneficial TO the
vines. In general fruits are looking
we'll, but late fruits are being damaged
considerably by worms. Gardens are
maturing finely; third growth OF alfalfa
strong and vigorous. Irrigation bitches
are we'll supplied with water although
with difficulty as the river is quite low.
Highest temperature, SS, on the 18th
and 10th; lowest "a, on several dates.
Rainfall, O20.
Gallinas Spring-Jas. X. Whitmore-I
Very dry here water Is very scarce and
grass short. Highest temperature, %,
on the 18th and l4th; lowest, 50, on 18Th.
Rainfall, trace.
Mesills Park-CayetanO Thompson
sultry, threatening weather during the !
past week, with sOutherly winds. There
IL a marked scarcity OF water, and no
prospects for more for some time. Crops
are suffering considerably, and insects
continue 20 do damage. Tomatoes are
not ripening with regularity. Highest
temperature, SO, on the 10th and l7th;
lowest, 80, on the l4th. Rainfall, trace.
OiO Caliente-A. JOseph-The weather
this week has been very favorable for
harvesting. The yield Of alfalfa, wheat,
oats and peas Is above the average, not
withstanding the drOuth OF northern
New Mexico during the early part Of the
The highest temperature was 40,
on the 18th lowest, So, on the 10Th. Rain
fall, O.l0.
Old Albuquerque-A. M0ntOya, JT.
Generally fair weather during the week.
with two light rains. The third crop OF
IL being cut, and Il turning out
we'll. Corn has made a strong growth.
The Mascot grapes are In the market;
other early grapes are beginning 10 Tipen.
Local markets a%bundantly supplied with
home fruits and vegetables.
Santa Fe-U. s. Weather BuIeau-ThN
weather was warmer than usual, and
and threatening every afternoon
until Thursday, the 18th, when a heavy
OF nearly an inch and a half In
hour seemed 20 clear the atmOs-
phere. Garden truck has grown we'll dur.
ing the week. Some wheat has been har-
vested, and also the second crop Of al
falfa. Superior peaches, apricOts and
plums are coming into the local
in abundance. Highest temper
ature, 81, on 18th; lowest 81, on the same
date. Rainfall, l45.
r, NJ. HARDNGE,
Section Director.