The record-union., 1899-04-26
HAYInG NOW IN PROGRESS.
GREAT CROPS OF DECIDUOUs
FRUITS THIS YEAR.
Apricots and Prunes Are Light
The Grain Crops Generally
Doing Well.

The temperature has been nearly nor
maj for the week, except in portions Vi
southern California. Light rain COM
menced Sunday morning, extendlng
over a portion of the State. Grain anu
nay are still in good condition except IN
the upper San Joaquin Valley anu
southern California, where the crop
viii be very light, and in places fali-
ure- In the lower San Joaquin, ana
throughout the Sacramento Valley ana
north coast section, large crops OF
wheat and hay will be harvested Hay
ing is progressing in most sections
With the exception of apricots ana
prunes, the deciduous fruit crop VIII pe
above the average, although pears ana
peaches are dropping in some localities.
Prospects are good for citrus fruits
Tehama County Crops generally
holding UP we'll All fruits except
apricots will yield large crops. Orange
trees in full bloom Light rain COM
menced Sunday.
Butte County-The western section of
the county shows the finest stand of
grain in many years. In the eastern
part the crop of deciduous fruits will
be the largest ever raised. Oranges in
bloom.
Yuba County-AIl crops doing Well.
Hops making vigorous growth. Pears
will be light. Rain would be beneficial
Colusa County-Grain in fine condi-
tion and growing rapidly.
Yolo County-Conditions still favor
able for large crops of hay and grain,
though late-sown grain needs rain.
First crop of alfalfa being cut. Fruit
crop will be large, though pears are
dropping in some localities.
Sacramento County-Light rain Sun
day. Hay cutting commenced. All
fruit growing rapidly.
Solano County-Geod crops of grain,
hay, fruit and sugar beets are assured :;
pasturage excellent. Rain would be
beneficial
Placer. County-Conditions favorable
for large fruit crop. Grapes well ad-
vanced
San Joaquin County-Crops are look
ing we'll, and promise a large yield, but
would be benefited by rain.
Stanislaus County-Early sown grain
in good condition; late sown showing
effect of drought Fruit trees looking
we'll
Merced County-Wheat shows lack of
moisture; feed drying up. Fruit pros
poets very good. Barley is still in fair
condition.
MADEIRA County-Grain still looking
well, but needs rain to mature it. Pas
turage drying UP.
Fresno County-All crops doing well,
but wheat needs rain. Large crop of
fruit expected. Haying will begin in g,
few days. Grape vines progressing rap
idly. Irrigation bitches full. Light
rain Sunday night, and snow in mount
aims Monday morning
Tulare County-Grain generally IN
fair condition, but needs rain. Large
crop of fruit expected. Haying will be-
gin in a few days. Prunes are dropping,
but fair crop will be gathered April
cots will yield a. good crop; pears medi-
um crop: almonds heavy.
Kings County-Haying commenced.
Crops growing, but grain and pasrturage
need rain soon. Fruit somewhat dam :
aged by windsA but a good crop is prob
able
Kern County-Crops suffering for
rain Fruit prospects generally good.
Grain viii be light crop. Haying il
progress.
Inyo County-Alfalfa well advanced.
Irrigation bitches fairly well filled.
Fruit somewhat damaged by storm.
Lake County-Northwest winds have
dried the surface of the ground, but hay
and grain still look we'll. Light frosts
in low valleys did not injure fruits.
Sonoma County-Cherries and prunes
will be light crop; peaches and apples
will be a light crop. Grain needs rain.
Corn being planted
Napa County-Light frosts caused no
damage to fruit. Prospects good for
large yield of grain, hay and all fruits
except cherries and prunes.
Contra Costa County-At Danville
light frosts occurred on the 10Th and
list. Early sown grain looking well
late sown needs rain. Sugar beets
growing rapidly. Light rain commence l
Sunday morning.
Alameda County-Light showers Sun
day were very beneficial. Grain, fruit
and vines in good condition Pasturage
good
San Mateo County-Favorab wealth
er for crops. Haying commenced.
Strawberry crop. light
Santa Clara County-Crops are doing
well. 1t now seems probable there will
be light crop of apricots, cherries and
prunes, but apples. pears, peaches and
plums promise we'll at present
San Benito County-Weather favor
able, though wheat needs rain Sugar
beets coming UP well. Apricots will
yield full crop. Prunes dropping in
some places
Monterey County-Crops holding out
well, but rain is needed. Fruit trees
heavily laden.
San Luis Obispo County-All crops
doing well. Early sown wheat heading
out rapidly; late sown backward in
places. Pasturage good Light rain
Sunday. Frosts on 10th, 18th and 18th
We're not injurious.
Santa Barbara County-No change
in condition of grain and hay. Walnuts
beginning ITO set we'll and quite heavy.
Ventura County-IIot easterly wind
during the week. Grain and pastura ge