The herald., 1898-03-30

but In many portions 1t was already be-
yond recovery. In many portions of the
Sacramento valley the grain was injured
by the north winds and frosts, the ground
becoming very dry. Generally speaking,
the outlook for grain Is poor
Throughout almost the entire state frost
Is reported to have caused great injury to
deciduous fruits. Apricots and almonds
have been killed in many sections, and
notwithstanding peaches have been seri-
ously injured. Prunes were probably not
far enough advanced to receive much in
jury. Walnuts and poisoning oranges
were hurt to some extent in portions of
Southern California
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
The past week was cold and windy. with
frequent frosts and light rain on the night
of the 25th Frosts were general during
the week throughout Southern California.
on many occasions being heavy, which re-
suited in serious damage to deciduous
fruits and vegetables in some sections
while in others the reports show that while
little injury occurred. it is yet too early
to form definite opinion as to the extent
that but little damage resulted from
frost. as fruit buds were not far enough
advanced to be injured on account of the
continuous cool weather retarding the
growth of blossoms. The rain of the 18th
gave but temporary relief to grain and
pasture, as 1t was followed by drying
winds, which soon dissipated the good eff
fects. Snow fell heavily on the noun
water for summer use.
Extracts from correspondents reports
SAN LUIS OBIsPO
Frost killed some fruit in low places;
grain and grass are turning brown, but
the rain on the 24th and 18th did much good.
The rainfall for the week was 81 of an inch.
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY
Carpenteria-Rain fell Friday evening
amounting to one-fourth of an inch. There
were high west to north winds Monday
and Tuesday.
VENTURA COUNTY
Ell Rio-Light showers fell during the
week, but high winds following the rain
dried the soil so no benefit was derived
from the. precipitation. Frost has in
iured apricots and early peaches.
West Saticoy-Frost in this section has
caused very little damage to fruit
Bardsdale-The weather this week was
cool and clear and mostly windy. Half an
inch of rain fell Friday night. which was
dried up by wind the next day. 1t was of
no material benefit. Many apricots were
hurt.
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Los Angeles City-The week was COO
and unreasonable, with "a Of an inch OF
, rain and frequent heavy frosts in the low
grounds. The rain effected temporary
ing winds. Fruit. buds and vegetables
were seriously damaged by frost.
Fairmount-Frost on the morning of the
| sd killed nearly all the almonds, apricots
The grain situation remains unchanged
it is alive, but growing very little.
Pomona-Forty-five one-hundredths Of
an inch of rain fell on the 25th, making
$50 for the season. There were frosts
nearly every morning. Deciduous fruit.
were mostly killed.
Long Beacr-The rainfall for the weel
amounted to 20 of an inch. The rain was
| followed by winds which took all the moist
! ure from the soil.
| Artesia-The prospect is poor for all
kinds of crops, especially beets.
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
Etiwanda-Apricots have been damaged
by the past weeks frosts. For ten days
except two mornings, the temperature ha.
fallen to or below the freezing point. Citru.
bloom was not hurt by frost.
Redlands-The week was cold, with dry
| Ing Winds. There was good rain on tn,
25th. which may help the grain crop. Til,
prospect for plenty Of irrigating water II
good.
North Charlottesville there was lighr
frost every morning during the past week
no damage resulted to fruit buds.
ORANGE COUNTY
| Tustin-The weather has been general.
cold and dry, with some east wind. Their,
were frosts several mornings. doing SOM
damage, especially to apricots, but tn
extent is not yet determined.
Westminster-Fruit was badly DAMAGE
by frost on the morning of the oath.
| SAN DIEGO COUNTY
San Deigo City-The shower of the 2sth
amounting to .2S of an inch, was Of grea
benefit. Grain has materially improved
| and pasture is slightly better.
| Santee-El Cajon-The past week wa
cooler than the previous one. The hay GRO
will be small. The fruit prospects ar
good.
GEORGE E. FRANKLIN.
| Local Firecast Official, Weather Bureau,