The San Francisco call., 1903-01-21

81 Gather Bureau, is as follows:
GENERAL SUMMARY.
UnfsvorabIe Hea ther conditions prevailed
curing the week. with heavy fogs sbnormally
low temperature and killing frosts in the cen
tral and northern sections. and clear warm
weather, Crying winds and severe sancstorrns IN
southern calitornia- IeTnperatures as low as
central ana Northern California Light rain
teI st Rediands on the 18th and il some Of the
northern districts Saturday and Sunday.
Eeski SIlsF weather Si's' Al 'he '''se q 'ns
Apparently no damage has been done by the
severe frosts. but the continued cold weather
has checked the growth Of grain and grass in
the central and northern districts. and the
drying winds have absorbed much Of the rnois-
ture IN the soil in Southern california retard-
iuE the growth OF crops and causing q scsrci-
a. OF green feed. Early s0Wn grain is IN fair
condition but needing warmer weather and
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many districts. Green feed is plentiful in the
is proEress inE: no damage by frost has been
reported Southern California oranges OF
superior size and quality. and the yield is
tuily equal 10 that n last season; they have
mot been seriously damaged by frost and the
decfCuous fruit trees are thrifty and pruning is
IN progress.
SACRAMENTO VALLEY.
The weather continued cold. cloudy and fog
* most Of the week. with killing frosts in
many places Nearly normal conditions pre-
vailed al the close. with light rain in some
bet the cold weather retarded the growth Of
grain and grass. Grain looks well and the out
Is plentiful and stock are in good condition.
re soil IS in excellent condition for seeding,
s1e %ofs Is preg5essng rapia5y- y De Dsciduons
'al ard pruning rs IN progress Rain and
p4-mer weather would be beneficial 10 all
COAST AND BAY SECTIONS.
cloudy weather with sbnormsIly low tenn
1slied during the week in most sections Ten
perstures as Tow as - degrees were reported
In portions u san Beuito and Alameda counties
The observer a. CloverdaIe reports that the
caup weather. while IN Ire mountains and
foothills the air was hot and dry. Oranges at
fl0verdale are maturing and picking has COM
rnenced. Deciduous fruit trees and grape
ing. The severe frosts have caused no damage.
Rain Is needed I'm nearly all sections but
trnlinE scarce. Seeding is progressing and is
nearly completed IN some sections. Grain is in
sod condition. but making slow growth.
san JOAQUIN VALLEY.
Generally cold. cloudy foggy weather pre-
erere frosts occurred but es,sed no day,sgs a1,o
The cold weather has been beneficial 70 the
'neysrdE. keeping the sap down and vines in
Eood condition for pruning. which is progress
Ing well on account Of the continued cold
weather. Grain that is up looks thrifty, but Is
scarce and stock are being fed in many local
ities- Stock are generally reported thin but
Eea4Lnt- KAN ana warmer weather are great
ly needed for the grain and grass. Deep snow
is reported on the high Sierra.
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
clear, warm weather, with cool nights, pre-
1sllec during the week IN most sections Sc
tere n0rthers OF ssnGstorms occurred on the
1fth ~ Anaheim and Santa Ana, but caused
-e-y little damage 10 oranges. Light rain fell
in Redlands and vicinity on the 18th The dry
winds have taken much moisture from the
soil. and rain would be very beneficial. Grain
continues In good condition IN most places, but
pastursge is becoming dry and scarce. Seed
trg is progressing. Vegetables made good
-rOwth during the week. The water supply is
GOOD and some farmers have commenced irri-
eating Oranges have not been seriously dam
aged by frost and OF superior quality; the
. leld IS about the same a last seasons.
Los Angeles summary-COlc, dry, windy
week with frosts. but no damage reported.
Light showers Thursday at Reclands and vicin-
lty; elsen here very dry Pssturage short
Grain needs rain.
Eureka summary-PlOWing and seeding con-
flnue; indications that large crop will be
planted Early sown grain is in good condition
and growing finely Green feed IS abundant