Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-08-11
WEEKLY CROP BULLETIN.

The following report is furnished by
the United States department Of Agricul-
ture. climate and crop bulletin Of the
weather bureau, New Mexico section:
Warm and shOwery weather continued
the week ending with August 8, and re-
ports from nearly all sections indicate a
very satisfactory condition and progress
OF crops. Ia some localities, however, 10
rain has fallen recently, and while with
out exception irrigation bitches have a
fair amount OF water still rains are
needed to freshen Geld crops and gardens,
and to water the ranges, which in some
few districts are becoming short. The
storms OF the week have been accom-
panied by seyere hail in some localities,
and considerable local damage has re.
suited. The rains OF Sunday Cd night
were particularly heavy over central
northern districts, and some damage to
crops resulted from washing" and 'lodg-
ing"
Cutting the second crop Of alfalfa and
harvesting wheat, barley, oats and rye
have progressed satisfactorily during the
week. The alfalfa and wheat, and gem
orally barley, have been secured In good
condition.
Reports on the yields OF grain vary
considerably, some claiming much above
the average and others somewhat below.
The warm weather and frequent showers
have kept the corn fields in a promising
condition. Roasting BARS are now plen-
tiful in the gardens, and beans. beets,
peas and early potatoes are abundant In
the markets OF tue territory.
As a rule fruit prospects continue ex-
%cellent. In San Juan county, however,
the apples and grapes will be rather
scarce, owing TO early unfayOrable con
ditiOns. AprieOts are nearly all picked
some few apples are ripei peaches and
berries are plentiful In the vineyard
sections Of BernalillO county the grapes
are large, and are coming on nicely.
Fine melons are coming into the home
markets OF the southern counties. Sugar
beets have made better growth even than
last year, and preparations are being
made for taking oare Of the large crop,
With the exception OF the few localities
missed by the recent rains stock ranges
are In excellent condition, and all re-
ports indicate that cattle were never In
better condition.
The following detailed remarks are eY-
tracted from the reports Of correspond
ents:
Aztec-C.E Mead-A clear, calm week,
with no precipitation. Farmers are still
cutting the second crop OF alfalfa, and
the yield is good. Roasting ears, beets,
beans, potatoes, peas, etc, are plentiful,
Some few apples are ripe; apricOts are
all gone. Grapes are not yet ripe; the
crop will be light. Peaches, r~aspberries
and gOOseberTies are abundant. bitches
have plenty OF water. Ranges reported
good. Highest temperature, 80, on
July 20.
BernalillO-Brother Gabriel -C ontin.
ued dry weather, nevertheless crops are
looking very we'll considering the eX
treme heat for the last twenty two days
lrrigating bitches are fairly supplied
with water. Fruits nearly all ripe anC
ready for marketing, Grapes are quite
large and are doing well. The dry, hot
weather has been uniaYOrable 10 gardens
and they have not made good progress
Although ranges are not very good, still
stock Is in good condition. Highest tenn
} peTature, IS, on four days. Rainfall, OOl
Eddy-JOhn s. Shattuek-CrOps WOulC
be much benefited by rains. On most o.
the ranges grass is better than at am
time since the Indians left the country
Stock has suffered some from dies, bu.