The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1901-12-11

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 continued several degrees
above normal during the first Of the week,
but cooler weather prevailed toward the close
and heavy frosts occurred in many places Fri
DAY and saturday nights Fogs have prevailed
along the coast and in the San Joaquin Valley
Rain has fallen throughout the central and
northern portions Of the State and light show
ers have occurred in portions OF the southern
section.
The soil is too wet for cultivation in some
Of the northern coast counties and portions of
the Sacramento Valley but in other sections
blowing ard seeding are progressing Ra
Valley and in Southern California. Early grain
continues in good condition and is making
rapid growth. Green feed is abundant and Of
good quality. New grass has not yet been in
3ured by frost. Stock is reported in prime con-
dition in al sections Irrigation water is
The long period Of abnormaIIy warm weather
caused a premature budding Of fruit trees in
some sections and the cooler weather is re-
Esrded as beneficial for trees and vines. There
tender garden Vegetables Oranges are ma
turing rapidly in Southern California and pick
sCme sections.
SACRAMENTO VALLEY-Warm weather
continued during the first OF the week fol-
lowed by cooler toward the close. with heavy
fTosts in some localities. Rain has fallen in
Ell Tarts Of the valley Farm work progressed
slowly, owing 10 the heavy condition of the
soil Flowing and seeding Will be resumed
IS soon as weather permits. Grain Is making
splendid growth and prospects are good for
large crops. Green feed is good and abundant
81 all sections stock is in prime condition.
There are reports Of premature budding Of
fruit trees in some localities. No damage by
frost has been reported. Orange and olive
shipments continue.
COAST AND BAY SECTIONS. weather
has been generally cloudy or foggy most Of
the week and considerably cooler at the close
I'm heavy frosts in some sections The rain
fal has been heavy in the central and northern
districts. retarding farm work to some extent
ana llgnt showers have fallen in the southern
counties. Flowing and seeding are progressing
Wherever possible Early grain is making
rapid growth and green feed is abundant
stock is in excellent condition The fros,s
tender vegetation Orchards and ,,i-ev,srSs are
in good condition: tree pruning continues
SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY. Cooler weather
has prevailed throughout the valley during the
week ano heavy irosts occurred in some sec
tons Friday and Saturday nights. Heavy fogs
End deTvs have prevailed in many places and
Ilent ram mas fallen IN nearly all parts of the
Naliey- IN some localities the soil is still too
cry for blowing but in others blowing and
seeding are progressing satisfactorily Early
grain continues in good condition. Green feed
IS plentiful and stock is doing well The frost
caused no damage except to garden vegetables
The orange season at Reedlcy has closed: the
yield was fair and quality excellent.
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA -The weather
has been generally clear and cool. with logs
along the cotast- Light sprinkes Of rain has
fallen in some localities. but they were of verv
little benefit to farmers Light frosts have
occurred IN some SecIlouS- no damage has been
reported Flowing and seeding are progressing
slowly and rain is needed to soften the soil
before this work can be completed. Early
grain is in good condition. but needs rain.
Pastursge continues good in most places
Oranges are IN excellent condition and will
yield heavy crop in some places. Orange
picking is in progress near Anaheim.
EUREKA SUMMARIZING has fallen
nearly every day during the past week. The
soil is too wet for farm work; the rivers are
rising slowly.
Los ANGELES OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES is he.
ing retarded account of dry weather Rain
needed for grain and feed Orchards are be-
3ng irrigated Orange shipments are active.
Olive harvest is on; a large portion Of the crop
will be made into oil.