Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-06-16
WEEKLY CROP BuLLHrIr.

The following report Is furnished by
the United States department OF agricul-
ture, climate and crop bulletin OF the
weather bureau, New Mexico section:
The week ending June 10, 1898, was
the most favorable OF the season for crops.
Showers began with Monday, 9th, and
continued internationally during the weef,
varying from gentle April showers ana
good soaking rains 70 heavy thunder
showers with hail and wind. Az a rule,
II has been rather too cool for best results,
but all growing crops, although not adj
vanced a. rapidly ~ might have been ex-
pected, are In a very good condition. The
rains were general, and not only have re.
vived crops and grass on the ranges, but
elso practically have insured a good
and lasting supply OF water during the
remainder OF the season. To many OF
the cattle and sheep men the rains came
In the nick Of time, for not only was the
range getting short but water for the
stock becoming difficult 10 nnd.
The first cutting Of alfalfa generally
has been made, and secured In fine con-
dition, but there are many Just preparing
TO begin. In several sections the yield
will not be up 10 the average. Wheat,
barley aud rye are making good advance,
but the weather has been rather cool for
corn, which generally Is reported back
ward. Owing 10 the prevailing drouth,
corn planting had been suspended BY
many farmers, but will nov be resumed
under favorable conditions Of soil. Beet
growers in the lower Pecos valley are ex-
pecting a fine crop; planting continues,
and under excellent conditions. Owing
10 the rapid growth OF the plants, it Is
becoming difficult Tor the planters 10 lnd
sufficient help In properly thinning the
1elds. In the warmer southern sections
the rains have brought forth weeds in
abundance, and careful cultivation IL
necessary. Fruits continue very prom
lsing. Cherries are fast rlpening peaches,
apricots, pears, plums, etc, are large,
aud thick on the trees. Apples gener-
ally will be a short crop. and In some 10.
c~alities apricots and plums also will not
DO up 10 the average, owing principally
10 the frosty weather late In May.
In scattered sections hail has done con-
siderable local damage during the week.
Fruit trees have been stripped, vineyards
riddled and field crops battered 10 the
ground; but a far a. ascertained the
area OF destruction was OF small extent.
The following detailed statements are
selected from the reports OF correspond
ents, and will prove OF interest:
Albuquerque (0ld)-A. MOntoya, IRA
good growing week, and crops are In ex-
cellent condition. Fine rains on We'd
nesday, Friday and Saturday. Second
crop OF alfalfa coming on fast. Cherries
ripening nicely.
Aztec-C. X. Mead-A very favorable
week for growing crops. although some
what retarded by cold nights. The light
frost Of June 4 nipped tomatoes, pota-
toes, melons, etc, slightly.
BlnestOneS. 3. Van DOren-Al crops
are growing we'll and promise great re-
turns. Corn, beets and root crops gener-
ally are getting a good start. The good
rains OF the latter part Of the week have
been OF great benefit, especially to out
side ranges. Rain, 0.A0.
Gift. ]. ClRrk-CrOps generally are
looking very well, although the hail
storms OF the 9th and 7th caused some
damage. Ranges particularly have been
benefited. Cockleburrs, morning glories,
Russian thistles, etc, are causing the
farmers considerable trouble.
Farmingt0n-L. G. Willett-Warm and
cloudy the last three days, but previous
70 this the nights were cold and frost
could be seen on the alfalfa. So ne fruit
seems 10 have been injured and apples
will not be half q crop. Apricots also
are short, and plums are only half a crop.
Peaches, however are abundant, aud
cherries n grapes are promising. An
average first crop OF alfalfa Is being cut.
Wheat Is growing we'll, but corn looks
poorly. Potatoes and beans we're badly
frosted and will be short. Rivers are
full, and stock OF all kinds Is In good
condition.
Gallinas Springs-Jas. X. Whitmore-
The drouth was broken last Monday and
everything ia looking green again. The
rains we're gentle and soaked we'll into
the ground. Corn planting has been
retarded, but there will be a great deal
put In In the next twelve days. The first
crop OF alfalfa has been cut, and secured
In good condition. Rain, I.23.
Las Cruces-C. 1hOmpsOn-Plenty OF
rain during the past week and bitches
are filled TO their utmost capacity. Wheat
IL fast ripening Fruits doing we'll; cher
ries will soon be ready 70 pick. The river
Ia running very high. Rain, l.25.
Los Alamos--W VIM. Frank-A good show
or on the 9th broke the drOuth, and prov
cd OF great benefit TO the growing crops.
succeeding showers have made the week
very favorable. First cutting Of alfalfa
will begin soon.
0jO Caliente-A. JOseph-The drouth
that has prevailed In northern New Next
60 for the last three months was broken
by the cOpiOus showers OF the last week,
and crops are doing nicely. Hail has
done some damage, especially TO fruits.
Although ranges are short OF grass, stock
Is In good condition. Rain, 0.62.
PajaritO-J. Felipe Hubbell-A heavy
first crop OF alfalfa all stacked. The good
showers OF the 9Th, 9th and 10th greatly
relieved the situation for farmers aud
stock raisers. Wheat and corn are grow
ing we'll; fruits are promising.
Santa Fe-U. 8. Weather Bureau-GOOd
showers during the week have proved a
great benefit TO growing crops, and yege-
tation generally Is greatly refreshed.
Fruits are ripening rapidly; cherries will
soon be ready 10 pick; peaches, apricOts
and plums are large, and thick on the
trees. Rain, l.49.
Watr0us-M. @. Mechanically show
ers have made the past week the most IA.
y0Table OF the season. First cutting OF
alfalfa has begun; crop not up 10 the
usual standard on account Of the cold
nights and frost In May. Rain, 1870.
X. NJ. HARDINGE,
Section Director.