The San Francisco call., 1901-12-25
The Weather and Crops.

A. G. Meade, section director Of the climate
and crop service Of the Weather Bureau issues
TIE following weekly report:
GENERAL SUMMARY.
Low temperatures have continued through
out the great valleys end along the coast, but
warmer weather has prevailed n Southern Cal
ilornia. The weather has been generally clear.
Nifth occasional logs. Severe frosts have
C'-sred n The central and northern portions Of
tie state no rain has fallen during the week.
Flowing and seeding are progressing except
81 some Of the southern districts, where the
soil is too dry FOR profitable cultivation. In
ior-ions OF the central and northern districts
The grain acreage viii be large and in some in
stances much greater than average, but in
other sections the acreage Will be below aver
age il rain does not fall soon. Grain continues
in Excellent condition in most places, but its
growth IS being somewhat retarded by cool
weather. New grass has been damaged by
f-osts in only a few places and green feed is
abundant. Garden truck has been seriously
injured by frost.
There is lack Of definite information re-
Earding the damage citrus fruits by the
osts Of the preceding week. 1t is probable
that oranges not protected by smudging were
considerably injured ana IL is certain that
young orange orchards and nursery stock were
badly damaged. Vineyards and orchards are
Sacramento VaIley-The weather has con-
tlued about The same as during the preceding
" eek. with temperature somewhat below nor
nal. heavy 1rosts and no rain. Very little
Camage has been done by the 1rosts except TO
garaea truck Green feed is still plentiful IN
is making good growth and is OF healthy color.
Flowing and seeding are progressing. Pros
poets continue good for q large acreage Of
grain. Orchards and vineyards are in good
condition.
has continued during the week, with heavy
frOsts ia some sections. New grass has been
damaged by the frOsts in some places, but
g cen feed is still plentiful and stock are in
good condition. Grain has made rapid growth
ald IS looking strong and healthy Flowing
and seeding are progressing. In some Of the
southern counties the soil IS becoming rather
dry Tor cultvaung and rain would be benef-
cIa4. Pruning continues and orchards ana
vine ards are in excellent condition.
Sca Joaquin NaLey-The weather has con-
tinued cold and generally clear during the
rerauures Of 20 and p degrees are reported in
several places, and severe frOsts have been fire.
ouent throughout the valley. The damage 10
citrus fruits has been light but q few oranges
remaining on the trees were ruined. Young
orange orchards and nursery stock have been
s 5Se5 M cram an iae f-T o ifs xef bee7 g NEW Inv
1Ured by the cold weather and IS in good con-
diUion but would be benefited by rain. Green
feed Is plentiful. Flowing and seeding con-
tinue. though slowly ia some sections. and the
rain Goes not fan soon. Vineyard and orchard
Southern California-The weather has been
considerably warmer than during the preceding
week. and generally clear and pleasant, but
with cool. frosty nights IN some sections.
Grain and grass are being somewhat injured
b. continued cool weather and absence Of rain.
NJ definite reports Of the damage to citrus
fruits by the severe frOsts OF the 18th and 14th
have been received. The correspondents al
Anaheim and North Ontario report very little
injury 10 oranges. The orange crop is natur-
ing rapidly and heavy shipments are being
made Rain is needed.
Eureka Surnrnary--The weather during the
past week was favorable for farm work The
soil Is in good condition; plowing and seeding
progressed rapidly Pasturage is good and
grain growing well.
Los Angeles Su-nnlary-Wa Warmer. Rain
needed. Farmers are uneasy and waiting for
rsin 70 continue work Orchardists are irri-
Eating Injury from frost said to be not seri-
Gus 10 citrus fruits