Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-08-04
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:
Generally dry and unusually warm
weather characterized the week ending
August |. The absence Of rain ia begin
ming TO be felt In some districts, especially
on the gardens, but a. q rule irrigating
bitches still have a fair supply OF wateL
and there is- little complaint OF crops in
general suffering. In some southern
localities, where the recent heavy rains
washed out the bitches and crops are at
present obliged TO depend Oh rainfall for
their moisture, SOM harm may result
unless more rain comes o Notwith-
standing the lack Of rain, reports IA a
rule indicate that the week has been q
good one for growing crops. The fine
weather has permitted harvesting 10 be
carried on without interruption. Winter
wheat is about all in, aud In northern
sections spring wheat will soon be ready
for the sickle. Both the quality and guam
tity Of the wheat Is very satisfactory.
The second cutting Of alfalfa is about
all secured in excellent condition, and
the third crop In many localities Is com.
ing on rapidly. Corn continues prOmis-
ing, but In some districts the hot, sun
shiny weather has badly shriyeled and
curled the blades.
Some Of the earliest corn has roasting
ears, and the crop In general Is in tassel.
Most OF the rye and oats have been
harvested, and secured in very good con
diti0n. Early potatoes, peas, beans. etc,
are turning out very satisfactorily, and
are plentiful In the markets. In the
southern part OF the territory tomatoes
and early melons are In the local mar
kets. Reports indicate that the promls
ing sugar beet crop continues In excel
lent condition. The fruit prospects con
tinue promising. The larger tree fruits.
as peaches and apric0ts, are coming into
the markets Of northern localities. Early
grapes are ripe In southern counties. II
Is expected that grapes while not 30
large a yield ~ usual will be OF q finer
qu'lity. The ranges continue In good
condition, and all reports state that stock
is IN excellent condition.
The following detailed remarks are ex-
tracted from the reports OF correspond
ents:
Aztec-C. Il. Mead-A very dry and
warm week, and farms without water in
their bitches have suffered considerably.
Spring wheat Is beginning TO ripen;
some corn has roasting ears upon II,
Winter wheat, oats and rye are ripe and
some have harvested. Second crop OF
alfalfa now being cut. Potatoes, beans,
peas, etc. are plentiful. Highest tenn
perature, 30 on the 231 and 26th. Rain
fall, traces.
Observation-Disclosures Gabriel-Very dry;
no rain since the 18th; nevertheless irri-
cation bitches have a fair amount OF
water. Gardens are suffering from the
drought. Corn growing finely; in some
places from six TO eight feet high. The
second crop OF alfalfa is all cut, and the
yield very satisfactory. Wheat is har.
vested. Vineyards and orchards are
looking well. Highest temperature, 80
on oath, 9th and 18th. No rain.
B~luewater-J. s. Van DOrn-A good
growing week Notwithstanding the alb.
sence OF rain. The nights were warm
and corn made a fine growth. Outside
ranges promise good hay. Highest tenn
perRture, 80, on the 18th.
Eddy o. Fullen-.Little rain the past
week; crops are not suffering for water,
however. First homegrown grapes are
on the market. Beets are growing finely,
and are very promising. Other crops are
very satisfactory. Range is good and
stock In fine condition.
Mesilla Park 90 C~eyetanO Thompson
Generally clear weather this week, and
on account OF the scarcity OF water have
suffered some. Early grapes are ripen-
ing; also some varieties OF early tomatoes
and melons are on the market. The
weather has been unusually warm. Grass
hOppers continue 10 do some damage.
Highest temperature, l02, on the 18th.
Rainfall, 0.20.
0jO Caliente-A. JOseph-Very favor
able weather for harvesting; wheat yields
about the average. Corn continues prom
Using. There IL good grass on the ranges,
and stock generally Is In excellent con
ditiOn. Highest temperature, 92, on the
9th. No rain.
Old Albuquerque-A. MOntoya, JT.-
Exceedingly warm and no rain during
the week, Wheat harvest is nearly over
the yield ia above the average-bOth In
quantity and quality, Corn is In tassel.
The third crop Of alfalfa Is about twelve
inches high, Home grown cantalOupes
In the market.
Santa Fe-U. 8. Weather Bureau-The
bright sunshine with the absence Of
rains has proved somewhat injurious TO
growing crops, especially TO corn fields
which have little or no irrigation.
Many Of these fields are badly scOrched
The shower OF the afternoon OF the lat
will be very beneficial. Garden yege-
tables and fruits have ripened rapidly;
fine early peaches and apricOts are In the
market, Highest temperature, SO, on
the 2Sth. Rainfall Exclusive OF Mon
day. trace. r. NJ. H%ARDINGR.
Section Director