The San Francisco call., 1903-09-30
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.
Clear. warm weather prevailed during the
week in the interior and cooler weather, with
fogs and some clOudiness. in the coast dis
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ana hesVy rain in the vicinity OF Los Angeles
on the 2Tth. Forest fires continued in Sonoma
Good progress was made in raisn making
fruit drgiug and gathering the later varieties
of deciduous fruits Grape picking continues
and heavy shipments are being made 10 mar
ket and wineries In some sections the carry
lrubs ana large portion Of the hrst crop OF
ra sins have been secured. but IN other sectors
much OF the fruit is on the trays and will not
be ready Tor storage for two or three weeks
GRAPES in some districts are said 10 have an
unusually nigh percentage Of sugar Prunes
are generally n superior quality, but slightly
below average in yield Apples are abundant
and oi very GOOD quality.
Bean harvest is progressing rapidly and IN
some sections the crop Is estimated above that
of last year. while other estimates show a short
crop. Z is TOO early 10 give an estimate OF the
reports next week viii doubtless show some
ln5ury. Sugar beet harvest continues; the yield
potatoes are yielding good crops. Hops, grain
and hay gre nearly all secured
SACRAMENTO VALLEY
The weather during the week was warm and
generally clear with light winds. conditions
very favorable FOR raisin making, fruit drying
and riDening late fruits. Nearly all deciduOus
fruits are gathered and the early varieties
have been secured or shipped. Grape picking
Is progressing rapidly and heavy shipments
continue Wineries are running at their full
capacity. Prunes are Of superior quality, but
the yield Is light in some sections citrus
fruits are in excellent condition and give prom
se oL rlpenng essy 3p 9aills = ~ Issf
seasons and the hops are OF good quality The
hay and grain crops are all secured. stock are
ia good condition. Seeding summer-fallowed
land viii commence after the first rain.
COAST AND BAY SECTIONS.
Warm weather prevailed during the week IN
the interior and cooler weather with fogs in
the coast districts No damage was done TO
crops by the light frost Of the preceding week.
Forest fires continue in SOnoma County ana
there has been considerable loss OF VaIuaple
timber. Grapes and late fruits ripened rapidly
7---f-s -,--1i,-,5as n ~orne sections the decid-
-lloils f-tlit croD is nearly all secured. Grapes
in Sonoma County are said 20 have high
percentage OF sugar. Apples OF excellent quar-
are yielding excellent crop in Monterey
County Hop picking is nearly completed in
well. stock are II good condition.
SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY.
Clear warm weather favorable for harvest
ing and drying the prune and raisin crops, pre-
walled during the past week Good progress
has been made gathering both the prune and
now On ne trays In many Vineyards the hrst
crop Is now iu the sweat boxes. The raisin crop
viii be somewhat lighter than was expected,
but Of excellent quality. The second crop viii
be light. Packing houses will commence ope-
ratlons next week Wineries are handling
Large quantities Of grapes are being marketed
PrUnes viii be Of good size and nne quality.
The olive crop Is promising. Egyptian corn
and sorghum promise good crops Citrus fruits
are in excellent condition: the crop will be
large and the harvest early
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
The weather during the week was partly
cloudy with foRs along the coast Light rain
feU u san Diego County on the 22d. and in
Los Angeles and vicinity on the 9th Raisin
making Is progressing in San Diego County and
fruit drying continues in all sections Large
quantities OF grapes going TO the wineries
Oranges are IN good condition and give indica-
tions OF a large yield. Walnut picking has
commenced in Orange County. Bean harvest is
progressing: some estimates place the crop
above that Of last year, while others show
shortage Sugar beet harvest is nearly COM
pleted. Corn and potatoes are yielding fair
crops
Los Angeles Summary-Rain caused consid-
erable damage 10 hay and slight damage TO
grain beans and grapes; the damage VIII be
much greater II rain continues. Threshing Of
good crop Of beans delayed.
Eureka summary-Cloudy, with considerable
frV during the week; crops made slow advance
rneut Feed is generally reported short
streams are low. Apple picking is in progress;
condition as previously reported.
ALEXANDER G. McADIE,
Section Director.