The record-union., 1899-06-22
ALL CROPS DOING WELL.
PROSPERITY ATTENDS THE
FARMERS LABORS.
Harvesting Now in Full Blast in
All the Big valleys-A
Fine Outlook.


prevailed in the great valleys during
the past week and the average for the
State has been considerably above the
normal. A light norther occurred in
the Sacramento valley on the 18th, but
no material damage was reported.
Grain and deciduous fruits were bene-
fitted by warm weather, and are ripen-
ing rapidly.
Harvesting Is in progress in the San
Joaquin and Sacramento valleys. In
some sections the yield of wheat is re-
ported to be in excess of earlier esti-
mates, and the general output thus far
appears to be above the average. Bar
ley is also yielding well, though rather
inferior i'm quality in certain localities.
A large crop of hay. generally of ex-
cellent quality, has been harvested. De
ciduous fruits are becoming plentiful.
The yield of peaches will be far above
the average. Apricots will be a light
crop.
Vineyards are in excellent condition,
and fair crop of grapes will be gath
cred if later conditions are favorable.
Walnlts are making good growth.
Sugar beets in the extreme south are
reported as being light, owing to scanty
rainfall.
SACRAMENTO VALLEY.
Fruit-Pears and late peaches are
looking well, and the yield will be large.
Almonds on the four-year trees will
give a heavy crop. Grapes are making
good growth. Orange trees are in good
condition. and large yield is probable.
Deciduous fruits are being shipped
freely.
Grain-Severe north winds on the 18th
and 18th caused light damage to wheat
in places. The latter part of the week
was extremely hot. and all crops are
ripening rapidly Harvesting is in prog
ress in many places: the yield of wheat
is excellent; barley, good
Hay-Nearly all the crop has been
cut; the yield is above the average, and
quality good. The damage by rain was
light.
COAST AND BAY SECTION.
Fruit-All deciduous fruits and grapes
have benefited by the hot weather dur
ing the week; vines are very thrifty.
and promise large crop Apricots are
yielding better thar had been estimated.
Cherries are nearly all gathered.
Grain-Wheat is filling we'll, but in
some sections it is reported that the
extreme heat is shrinking the grain.
Harvest has commenced. Corn has
been benefited by the warm weather,
and is growing rapidly.
Hay-In some sections the crop has
been harvested, and the yield and quail
ity are excellent; haying is still in prog
ress in other sections. Very little of
the crop was injured by rain.
Minor crQnS-Earlv n0ta toes are oroiDO
to market; medium crop. Hops are
growing rapidly and promise a large
yield. Beans are thrifty.
SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY.
Fruit-The clear, warm weather has
been favorable to all fruits. Apricots
are ripening rapidly; the yield will be
very light Peaches are in fine condition
and promise large crop. Vineyards
promise we'll.
Grain-Barley harvest is in progress.
and wheat harvest has commenced in
places. Barley in some sections is yield
ing more than estimated, but the quail
ity is inferior The yield of wheat is
meeting the expectations of farmers;
in some cases it is better than ex-
pected. In the irrigation districts the
rivers and bitches have abundance Of
water.
Hay-The yield is abundant, and
quality good. Haying nearly COM
pleted.
Minor crops-Potatoes are good
crop. Pasturage continues fair.
SOUTHERN COUNTIES.
Fruit-In the extreme southern coun-
ties the weather has been cool and
cloudy, with fogs and light sprinkles of
rain in some sections. Deciduous fruits
have been benefited by these conditions.
and the yield will BE fair Apricots
are being gathered.
Grain and hay-Barley is heading out
in some sections. and has the appear
ance of an average yield The ,aheat
crop viii be extremely light in nearly
all counties. Haying is still in prog
ress, and in some places the yield is
quite satisfactory.
Minor crops-It is reported that beets
will not average ten tons to the acre,
in some sections. Walnut trees are