The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-09-21
WEATHER AND CROPS
Conditions Prevailing Throughout
Southern California

Following is the United State. depart
ment OF agriculture climate and crop SER
ending September 10:
warm days continued during the past
week, but the nights were generally cooler
than have occurred for some time past.
with occasional fogs in the coast sections
Mhfh n benefited irr yegetation The pro!onged
ba bas Is the most
about a decade. 1t Is intensified by the
scant supply Of lrrigating water, owing to
the absence of sufficient rain last season
to MI the reservoirs and streams.
The effect of the continued hot. dry
weather in orchards is becoming more and
so that in some orchards apricot trees are
beg inning to lose their foliage and lemon
orchards which have been inadeQuately ir-
rigated present worse appearance than
during any previous season. Irrigat!ng
continues where there is sufficient sup
ply of water for the purpose. Peach dry
ing is nearing completion. Raisin, making
light.
Extracts from correspondents reports
by counties:
San Luis obispo County
San Luis Obispo City--The first day of
the week was very warm; the latter part
was cool in the morning and moderately
warm during the day.
Ventura County
Bardsdale-Warm days and cool nights
alternated. Occasional fogs helped veye-
tatior. Orchards are being irrigated. The
peaches are nearly all dried.
Los Angeles County
Los Angeles City-Warm, clear weather
continued during the week, except on the
foggy and beneficial to vegetation The
mean temperature for the week was four
showing the effect Of the long dry season;
vegetables and small fruits continue scarce
and of an inferior quality.
Verdugo-The effect of the hot, dry
ticulary on old trees: Some apricot trees
are already losing their foliage. Lemon
trees ,inadequately irrigated look worse
than during any previous season.
Azusa-Occasional fogs during the week
were acceptable. Lemon and orange trees
are carrying, their fruit well. Oranges Will
be smaller than usual, but they will be OF
Compton-The fore part of the week was
warm and sutry; the nights have been
been picked and shipped Hay baling is
progressing finely. Crops show no per-
ceptible effects of the weather
Fairmount-Ihe past week was cooler,
The prolonged hot weather is the longest
heated term experienced in the past tn
vars.
Orange County
Orange-The early part of the week was
San Diego County
San Diego City-The week was warmer
and dryer than usual the maximum tenn
perature was 81 degrees on the 18th, being
exceeded but three times in the past TWEEN
ty-seven years. The relative humidity was
very low during the hot period. Raisln
grape picking is in progress in nearly all
portions of the county. Growers expect
about half a crop only. All other fruits are
yielding steadily, with no apparent falling
off in quantity or quality. Guavas are ri
penng rapidly.
Fallbro ok---The past week was cooler
than the week previous; two mornings were
quite cool. Some damage has been done
by mountain fires, which are now abating.
Grape picking and raisin making have be-
gun The prune crop is ready for market.
Farmers are planning for large crops next
year.
Note--This period being the interval be-
tween the completion. of summer farm
work and the beginning of the autumn
rains, farming operations are inactive and
reports for this publication will be few I'M
til the rains set in.
GEORGE E. FRANKLIN,
Local Forecast Official, Weather Bureau.