The San Francisco call., 1903-12-09

T-1e weekly report Of A. c. McAdie. section
director of the climate and crop service Of the
Weather Bureau, Is as follows;
GENERAL SUMMARY
cool weather prevailed throughout he state
most OF the week. with heavy fogs along the
coast and in the great valleys portion OF the
time Light frcsts were frequent in nearly all
seerfous and severe frosts occurred in some
places. but caused no material damage
minimum temperature of 2s degrees was re-
corded in santa Maria on the 9Th. High winds
fn Southern california injured orcharos q
erule extent and drying winds in that ana
some other sections absorbed much OF the
moisture in the SOIL rendering irrigation i'm
perative Light rain fell in San Diego and VI
clnity sunday night.
IN the northern and central sections the soil
is in excellent condition and farm work is pro
sreesing rapidly. In other sections the rain
faU has been generally too light for farming
operations and plowing and seeding are back
ward. Early s0Wn wheat and oats are thrifty
and making good growth in the central and
northern sections and green feed Is becoming
plentiful but IN most of the southern districts
grass has made but little growth and rain is
needed soon stock are in fair condition and
steadily improving.
Orchards ana vineyards are in good condi-
lion and pruning is in progress in many places.
oranges Ia the Porterviue and Orovilie districts
are yielding a good crop. excellent IN quality
and large shipments are going forward South
and shipments have commenced the crop is
reported large. II is probable that oranges
were damaged by the severe winds in Southern
California. other citrus fruits and olives are
doing well.
sacramento valley-Cool. foggy weather pre-
vailed during the week Frosts occurred fire.
auentiy but caused no damage. The soil is in
good ccndition and rapid progress is being
made in ploWlng and seeding Eariy soNn
wheat and cats are making good growth and
appear strong and thrifty Grass IS growing
rapidly and green feed IS becoming plentiful
stock are IN fair condition ana steadily i'm
proving. Orchards ana vineyards are looking
well. and pruning IS IN progress In some places
orange picking and shipping continue the
Weld and quality are reported very good. Re
ports from the mountain districts indicate that
fhe snowfall this season has been comparative
Coast and Bay sections.-The weather dur
ing the week was generally clear and ccol. but
with heavy fCEs IN some sections. Light to
heavy frosts occurred frequently and tempera-
tures as low as 32 degrees were reported in
some places. but no damage was done. Strong
northeriy winds toward the close Of the week
dried the soil 10 some extent. The ground is
generally IN good CONDITION and farn work ls
progressing rapidly IN ali sections. Early
sovn grain IS looking Wei and making good
growth Grass IS growing raplols IN most
places but Is somewhat backward in portions
of the southern districts where the rainfall has
been light Cattle are IN good condition. Ship
rrents OF celery. tomatoes. peppers and late
raspberries are being made from Santa Clara
County. Tree and vine pruning are progress
San Joaquin ValIey-The weather during the
past week Was cold and foggy. Severe frosts
jury The southern portion OF the valley needs
rain badly and farming operations in that sec
ticu are practically M q stsndstil, owing TO
the foil being 100 orN 70 pioW In tbs northern
, portion the late rains put the ground in excel
lent condition. and uiouing and seeding are
progressing rapidly. Pruning orchards and
vineyards IS progress EE- Feed IS becoming
scarce IN the southern section. and stock are
thin. blt healthy. ia the northern end OF the
valley green feed has made gOoG growth Pick
ing and shipping oranges continue, the crop is
good and Of excellent quality
Southern California--Clear weather prevailed
most Of the week with cool nights and heavy
rrosts in some places. At Santa Maria the
ternperatur fell TO - degrees on the Jth. Rain
feu IN san Diego and yicinity sunday aight
F9irh nort tberly winds dried the soil and caused
some damage 20 orchards and other property
Fires IN the mountains destroyed a large
amount o. valuable timber. Oranges are reaGy
Tor shipment in several places. and harvest IS
progressing in Orange and san Bernerdiao
counties; the crop has probably been injured 10
sorne extent by TIE severe winds. but posi-
ls very dry and rain - badly needed. But lit
tie blowing has been done and feed IS scarce
on the ranges. The late potato crop Is light.
les Angeles Summary cccl week with oc
cssIonal frost, quite heavy III places, tomatoes
and other tender vegetation nipped. heavy
wind storm beginning Thursday night cOntin-
i.,i Friday: some damage TO oranges but ex-
tent not YET reported.
Eureka SumnarE.-- " c1 tler favorable and
so.f In good condition Many farmers plowing.
and sowing fail grain. Grass is growing rap
idly. some potatoes remain IN the ground.
Large shipments or apples.