The record-union., 1899-08-23
DECIOUOUS FRUITS SUFFER.
LABOR SCARCE IN SEVERAL
LOCALITIES.
Cool Weather Retards Drying
Cereal Crops Are Mostly
Harvested.

Crop conditions says: The temperature
has continued several degrees below
the normal except on the coast, where
il was nearly normal. Light showers
occurred at San Diego and Eureka, and
a trace in portions of the Sacramento
Valley, but no damage resulted.
The cool weather has retarded fruit
drying and the maturing of grapes,
but has been very favorable for the
growth Of hops and corn, and late
peaches have ripened evenly. In some
sections there will be a considerable
loss of deciduous fruits, owing to q
scarcity Of labor.
Raisfn grapes are not making favor
able progress, and picking will begin
late. 1t is estimated that there will
be a fair crop. Citrus fruits are III
good condition.
Walnuts have shown a marked I'M
provement during the week, and good
crop is probable. Figs are becoming
plentiful; there is a large crop, OF line
quality.
Threshing and harvesting continue
in some sections, but the grain crop is
practically all gathered, and largely
stored in warehouses.
1neIe Will DG d HcdNy yACAo "a NOPS
in Sacramento and the coast section.
Pasturage is becoming scarce in some
localities.
SACRAMENTO VALLEY.
Fruit-The cool weather has been un-
favorable for fruit drying and has re-
tarded the development of Tokays;
there will be a heavy crop of grapes.
Late Crawford peaches and melons are
abundant. Oranges and olives are do
ing we'll. Much deciduous fruit will be
lost, owing to a scarcity Of labor.
Grain and hay-Harvesting is nearly
completed; the yield is very satisfac-
tory. The second crop of alfalfa is be-
ing marketed.
COAST AND BAY SECTIONS.
Fruit-Although the temperature has
been much below normal, deciduous
fruits have ripened evenly and favor
ably, and grapes are making good
growth. High winds in some localities
have caused slight damage to fruit
trees, and fruit drying has been re-
tarded by cool weather and fogs. One
correspondent in San Luis Obispo
County states that his olive trees We're
very full of bloom in April, but will
yield only a third of a crop, and that
his trees are again in bloom.
Grain-Harvesting is still progress
ing, with excellent yields; in some sec
tions, however the grain is lacking IN
plumpness. Portions of San Luis
Obispo County have very heavy yield
of grain.
Minor Crops-Corn, hops and pota-
toes were greatly benefited by cool
weather and are developing rapidly. A
large crop Of hops and beans will be
gathered.
Pasturage is becoming short in some
sections. Surplus cattle and hogs are
being sold and shipped.
SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY.
Fruit-The continued cool weather
has been somewhat injurious to grapes;
warm sunshine would be beneficial.
Deciduous fruits are being shipped and
dried. Prunes are ripening slowly. but
viii be a good crop. Grapes are being
shipped East in considerable quanti-
ties. Figs are plentiful and excellent in
quality.
Grain-Harvesting is rapidly drawing
to a close; the yield is generally bet
ter than anticipated. Most of the
grain is stored in warehouses.
Minor Crops-Indian and Egyptian
corn are doing well. There is a large
yield Of potatoes. Sweet potatoes are
maturing; there viii be a good crop.
SOUTHERN COUNTIES.
Fruit-Peaches and prunes are being
gathered; there is a good crop. White
grapes are in market. Prospects are
good for large crop Of raisin grapes.
Melons are abundant Cool weather
has been beneficial to citrus fruits.
Grain and Hay-Harvesting contin-
ues. In Santa Barbara County barley
is yielding above early estimates, but
wheat is light. The fourth crop of al
falfa is being cut.
Minor Crops-Potatoes are yielding
good crop. The bean market will be
below average, owing to light acreage.
Sugar beets are yet uncertain. Wal
nuts show great Improvement during
the past ten days. and the yield will
be larger than estimated.
Eureka Summary Weather condi-
tions generally favorable Grain har-
vesting nearing completion; oats and
barley yielding good crops; wheat light.
Vegetables continue making excellent
growth. Prunes of good quality are
abundant
Los Angeles Summary - Continued
cool weather not beneficial to vegeta-
tion particularly in orchards where wa
ter is lacking. Sugar beet factories have
started. Grapes are ripening slowly;
fear entertained that raisin drying will
extend to rainy season.