The San Francisco call., 1901-11-06
The Weather and Crops.

The weekly report of A G. Meade, section
director Of the climate and crop service Of
the weather bureau, is as follows;
GENERAL SUMMARY.
The temperature has been nearly normal
throughout the State during the week. With
the exception Of light showers on the north
west coast no rain has fallen since last Mon
DAY. but heavy dews and fogs have prevailed
in some sections.
The damage to grain and hay by the rain
Of last week much less than anticipated
Beans We're considerably damaged in some sec
tions, especially on the low lands, but as
warm, clear weather followed the rain the crop
was not injured TO the extent estimated at the
time Alfalfa lands. pasturage and early sown
grain were materially benefited by the rain,
sufficiently 10 permit OF cultivation. New grass
is growing rapidly and early sown grain has
made good start Bean harvesting and
thrashing viii be completed in about two
weeks. A large acreage Of wheat and barley
will probably be sown in the great valleys.
Raisins were not materially injured by the
rain, and the crop is nearly all cured and un-
der cover. The last crop of wine grapes is
being rapidly gathered and sent to the winer-
les. Orange picking and shipping are pro-
crossing rapidly in the central and northern
sections and the fruit is reported Of excellent
COAST AND BAY SECTIONs.-The temper
ature has been nearly normal and rain has
fallen since the first of the week. except on
the northwest coast. Beans high ground
were not materially damaged by the rain of
last week, but the crop on the low lands was
seriously injured Hay was slightly damaged
but grain was mostly under cover. New grass
has made rapid growth and in some places
is highe enough for grazing. Hay baling con-
tinues in some sections. Sugar beets are yield
ing good crop in San Benito County. There
is short crop Of potatoes in Sonoma, County
Heavy dews have been very beneficial to veg
etaUon FloWlng and seeding are progressing.
A correspondent at Campbell estimates that
the prune crop for this season is not more than
one-fourth that of last year.
SACRAMENTO VALLEY-Nearly normal
temperature has prevailed during the week and
oonaltlons have been very favorable for early
sown grain, pasturage and citrus fruits Grain
is making rapid growth and green feed is plen-
tiful. The rain of last week caused no dam
age: Flowing and seeding are in progress.
Orcnardists are pruning. Grapes and deciduous
fruits are all gathered. Oranges have ripened
rapidly. and heavy shipments have been made;
mere wll be a large crop: superior in quality.
Olive picking is progressing.
SAN JOAQUIN NALLEY.-The weather has
been generally warm and clear with cool
nights and heavy dews. Raisins are nearly all
cured and under cover: there was very little
damage done by the rain of last week. All
other fruits. except a few wine grapes are
gathered, and the last crop Of grapes Will soon
be disposed Of Oranges are rtpening rapidly
and shipments have commenced: there will be
good ylelo. excellent in quality Early sown
grain, alfalfa and pasturage were greatly ben
ehted BY the rain. In some sections the farm
ers have burned off the stubble and in others
have plOwed it under. Flowing and seeding
are progressing favorably. Cattle are in good
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA. A.-GenerslIv fair
weather has prevailed during the week with
foggy nights and mornings along the coast.
ne ram OF last week -dlo not ln1ure the bean
crop as much as then estimated. as it was
followed by warm. clear weather Bean thrash
ing is progressing RAPIDLY and will be COM
pleted in about two weeks IL the weather con-
tinues favorable. No other crops were in
5ured by the rain and orchards and pasturage
were greatly benefited. Flowing has com
menced IN some places Oranges are rpening
rapidly. The yield Of hardshell walnuts will
be li-ht
Los ANGELES SUMMARY.-Rain was fol-
lowed by fair. warm days and cool nights:
the effect is shown IN tie coloring of oranges
The ra'G Y1t ground in fine condition Piow-
ing and seeding have begun. The rain was
equal to irrigation in most orchards
EUREKA acknowledgements of no.
tstoes nearly completed; yield generally light
Ground is in good condition for blowing; some
land has been seeded to oats. Pasturage is
excellent.