Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-06-24
WEEKLY CROP BULLETIN.

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The following report is furnished by
the United states department OF agTicul-
ture, climate aud crop bulletin OF the
weather bureau, New Mexico section:
The weather during the week ending
with Monday, June 20, wa characterized
by high temperature and local thunuer
showers, conditions most favorable 10
the rapid growth Of crops. The fine rains
OF the last two weeks not only have re.
freshed the crops Ia the ground, but also
have been Of great benefit In preparing
the soil for late planting, which ~ being
pushed rapidly TO completion under the
favorable conditions. There is no longer
complaint OF cold nights, although the
evil effects OF the cool nights OF last
week, and previously, especially on
fruits, are becoming more apparent.
Wheat, barley and oats continue in q
promising condition. Wheat is ripening
rapidly and in the south some fields are
about ready for harvesting. Corn, which
has been very much behind hand both In
plant and planting, has made a wonder
tul improvement In the last ten days.
In southern counties the irst crop Of al
falta has been secured under favorable
conditions, and with about an average
yield, and In some more forward local
tiles preparations are being made for
the second cutting. In the most north
ern counties the first cutting Is now be-
coming general.
Fruits as a rule continue promising,
although the results OF the late frosts
aud the recent cold nights in more ex.
posed sections are causing considerable
loss from dropping. The prospect for
fruits generally Is for a medium yield OF
hne quality. Vineyards continue in good
condition and the young grapes are Of
good size. Cherries are ripentng and are
Of ane quality.
The recent rains have greatly revived
the grass on ranges, and have been oil
particular further benefit TO the stock
men In filling outside water holes. There
nave been daily rains in the mountains,
and reservoirs and streams are well filled,
practically assuring n sufficient supply
Of water TOT the seasOn.
The following remarks are selected
from the reports OF correspondents, and
will prove OF interest:
Aztec-C. X. Mead-The week as a
whole has been unusually cloudy, though
calm and warm, and very favorable for
the growth OF crops. A good many farm
ers have cut their iirst crop OF alfalfa,
while the majority are Just beginning.
A Zine rain on the 10th; amount, OIL in.
Total rainfall, 0.6i.
Bernalill0 Brother Gabriel - Fine
showers on the 9TH, 9th, I4th and 18th.
causing an improvement In the growth
OF gardens, fruits and vineyards. Vines
have finished blooming and grapes are
OF a good size. Second crop OF alfalfa
coming out strong, On some fields the
growth is from twelve 10 eighteen inches.
Wheat IA beginning 70 ripen. Ranges
are fair. River has q good supply OF
water, and irrigation bitches are full
Rainfall, %.
Bluewater-J, 3. Van Doren-Summer
showers frequent on the mountains; a
light rain falling here on the 18th.
Grasses growing we'll, and grazing good.
Wheat, oats and alfalfa show a good
growth. Rainfall, 10.
Gift. j. Clark-A rain Eve DAYS
straight but only a little each day. Soil
wet 10 a depth OF about three inches.
Live stock In a very good condition
Plenty OF water In the ella, and 10
spare.
Edy-John s. shattuck-GOod growing
week for grass aud field crops. Heavy
hail on the 9th. but doing no serious
damage. Stock Of all kinds In fine con-
dition; outside water holes have been
we'll replenished. Total precipitation,
2.42.
Farmingtan Il. g. willett - Warm
weather and crops OF all kinds growing
nicely. The first crop OF alfalfa now be-
ing cut, an average yield. Good rains in
the mountains, and rivers are high.
Stock Is fat, but the ranges need rain. |
There Is some complaint OF apples fall.
ing Oh account OF the cold nights. Cher
ries are ripe; the fruit is large and fine,
but the yield medium. Prospects for a
better market for all kinds OF fruit this
season.
Frisco-Clement HightOwer-Since the
9th OF May the nights have often been
cold enough 10 form ice, but the weather
has been 80 dry there has been no dam
age from frost. There have been good
showers lately and there Is sufficient
water for Irrigation. Stock Is In good
condition. ALI crops look we'll. Grass
h0ppers are reported TO have done con-
siderable damage both on Tularosa and
San Francisco creeks.
Galllnas Springs-Jas. X. Whitmore-
Fine thunder showers during the week,
with hail, but no damage. Grass and all
crops much improved. Rain, .3S.
Las Cruces = Cayetano Thompson
Sultry weather and no rain. Some wheat
fields ready 10 harvest. Corn growing
rapidly. Early fruit ripening finely.
Plenty Of water far all purposes.
San Marcial-J. W. McCOach-COrn
looking very we'll; wheat Ia fine, and will
soon be ready 10 harvest. The second
crop Of alfalfa nearly ready TO cut. The
range has frightened up wonderfully
since the ane rain OF the 10th.
Santa Re 8. Weather Bureau-Ex-
cellent growing week. The temperature
has been about normal, with bright
mornings but afternoon showers visible
from the station nearly every day, al.
though little has fallen at Santa Fe.
Crops have advanced rapidly; FIRST cut
ting Of alfalfa generally secured and In
dne condition. Fruits continue very
promising; early cherries are ripe. Rain,
O.0l. X. NJ. HARDINGE.
Section Director.