Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-05-24
WEEKLY CROP REPORT.
A Not Very Favorable Week-Absence Of
Rain Felt-Fruit Very Promising.
Santa Fe, N. M, May a, 1881


Santa Fe, N. M, May -, 1898
The week ending with May 23, on the
whole, has not been SO favorable for the
growth of crops, the weather being cool,
cloudy and windy, and without rain.
The effects of preceding favorable con-
ditions, however, are still apparent, and
crops and ranges, as u rule, are in
fair condition. The several light frosts
of the week caused little general dam
age; some unprotected vineyards, and
fruits in exposed places, being slightly
injured.
The absence of rain is beginning to be
felt, especially in eastern and southern
sections. Although as yet there is suf-
icient water in irrigating bitches there
is some apprehension of a drouth before
the summer is through. Ranges par
ticularly are beginning to feel the
drouth.
Corn, wheat and barley have made
fair growth. First crop of alfalfa is
being cut in the southern districts, and
near the center of the territory is just
coming into bloom. The effect of the
cool nights is beginning to show on the
corn. Wheat, barley and oats are head
ing nicely in southern localities. Gar
dens generally are in fine condition and
well advanced for the season.
Fruits continue very promising. The
! high, dry winds and cool nights have
caused some setback, but on the whole
the prospects are very good. 1t is OK
pected that small fruits will be scarce
in some southwestern localities, but a
full crop of apples and peaches. Fruit
is not expected to yield as largely as
last year. but it is thought that the
product will be of a much finer quality.
Cattle are reported to be in prime con-
dition, although in some localities the
ranges are beginning to get short. The
landing season is over, and all reports
indicate that it was an extremely salts
factory season.
The following extracts from the re-
ports Of correspondents will be found of
interest:
Albuquerque-M. Custers-Not a very
good week for growing crops; rather
cold and but about "a per cent of sun
shine. No rainfall.
Bernalillo - Brother Gabriel - Dry
weather during the week; quite warn
during the day, and nights unusually
cool. Frost night of goth caused con-
siderable damage in unprotected vine
yards, especially in dry, sandy soil. In
vineyards where vines have proper and
convenient shelter the vines are vigor-
Gus and laden with grapes, branches al
ready vary from six to eight inches long.
Fruit trees are fine, after having been
sprayed several times, and look healthy.
Apples are quite large; cherries begin
ming to ripen. On the whole, there is
only about one-half the yield that there
was last year, but the fruit is much
larger and healthier. Gardens in gen.
eral look very well, notwithstanding
cold nights and occasional west winds.
Early cabbages, turnips and onions are
very large. Sweet potatoes and corn
advancing quite rapidly. In some
places alfalfa just beginning to bloom.
wheat Is in a very fair condition. The
river is low but sufficient water supply
for our irrigation. Ranges progressing,
and cattle generally in a very fair state.
Coolest night 80 degrees. No rainfall.
Cliff. j.. Clark-Light frost for the
past four nights, but did little damage.
Peaches and apples will be a full crop,
but other fruit will be light. Water In
the ella sufficient for all purposes.
High water last fall took out all river
dams, making farmers late on account
of replacing dams. No rain, and ranges
In need. Cattle in prime condition.
Espanola - p. II. Leese - Generally
favorable. Light frost night Of Goth,
but no damage to fruit. Fruit is quite
promising. Water is abundant; there is
q good deal of snow on the ranges yet.
Frisco = c. Hightower = Variable
weather, cold, and with considerable
wind. Crops making good progress;
stock In good condition. Not much