The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-10-19
The weather and Crops.

The weekly report Of A. G. Meade, section
director Of the climate and crop service Of the
weather Bureau. is follows:
GENERAL SUMMARY
Cloudy and unsettled weather with frequent
rains prevailed most Of the week IN the cen
tral and northern sections and generally clear
close Of the preceding week caused high water
IN the Sacramento and Russian rivers ana
ether streams Dry northeTly winds prevailed
ar the close q The week
In the interval between the storms much
progress was made IN gathering grapes. and
u s nov reported that the loss BY the rain
VIII be less than expected, though a cOnsid-
cradle portion Of the second crop was ruined
me raisn crop ~ the san Joaquin talley
VIII BE- much less than estimated earlier in
the season owing 20 unfavorable conditions in
The lsst three weeks but large crop has
Fl Cafon district Fruit drying and raisin
making are Practically coupIeted Oranges IN
the Sacramento Valley are commencing 20
color and are doing well in other sections.
Nalnuts were not damaged by rain and hzr-
vest Is progressing.
Beans IN nearly all sections have been con-
siderably damaged by the recent rains but
the loss VIII Be lighter than estimated Corn
and potatoes IN Colusa and SOnoma counties
were damaged by overlooking streams. Hills
and FIELDS are green. green feed is abundant
and early soWn grain is up and looking Wig
orous. Flowing and seeding are progressing
1-here the soil Is not too wet
SACRAMENTO VALLEY--cool. cloudy
quenr rains Ire Sacramento River on the
18th rose 10 eighteen feet At Sacramento and
AhellLI LeeE al Ao4Aeds causing some damage
20 farming lands and crops. Northerly winds
AZ the close OF the week absorbed some OF the
surplus moisture II the soil Flowing Is
progressing. but in some places the ground
has been TOO wet for seeding Early sown
grain Is up and looks vigorous Green feed
Is plentiful and growing rapidly Beans hay
lanes sr6 lsre nr4r-eg i,s--s 49,, =,
damaged by the recent heavy rains and in
some places The second crop Of grapes Is re-
Sacramento have ceased Oranges are be-
ginning 70 color and the outlook is good for
COAST AND BAY sECTIONs.-Cloudy IN
settled weather prevailed part OF the week,
with heavy rains IN some sections but there
were two or three days q clear. warm wealth
Ct High water IN the Russian River and
ether streams IN sonoua County caused some
Clear weather much Progress was made in
gathering late grapes. and Il is reported that
me loss with this crop viii be lighter than
sonville were seriously damaged by rain On
ne whole. the heavy rains have beer very
beneficial, The hills and fields are green
carly rain is making good growth and green
Feed Is abundant Flowing and seeding are
progressing. Potatoes and beets give promise
y fair crops. Oranges and olives at Clover
dale are III good conditfon>
san JOAQUIN NALLET.-Psrtly cloudy
we1ther WITH showers. prevailed during the
FIRST part o. the week and clear weather s1Ir-
ing the latter part The rain virtually ended
ali fruit drying ana grapes are being shipped
to the wineries. which are running 10 their
full capacity few grapes are being mar
ketec mostly black varieties For grass and
stock the past week was exceptionally favor
able Grass has made rapid growth and stock
are doing vel Farmers are busy preparing
fo- fall work. The ground is still too wei
in most places FOR blowing
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA.-The weather
during the week was generally clear ana IA
Eorabie for raisiu making and walnut picking
ltain ~ the close OF last week caused no
oarnage r. raisins owing 70 timely WARNINGS
ana TIE prompt stacking OF trays Rafstu
drying = completed At P0way and progressing
feforahly IN other sections. Walnuts were
flot damaged By rain The bean crou in the
santa Maria district VII be considerably -iess
NAN expected owing &c sheliing OF the beans
n nc re.ds during the heavy rains: Tires hing
p progressing Potatoes are doing weR and
grass IS making good growth. Citrus frnifs
continue IN good condition
EUREKA SUMMARY -C1oudv vveatbe-
nearly all % the week with coasise-c he
faln. Farm work was somewhat 5afa~-e6
Grass ls making rapid growth. good rss~f,5-
axe OF al ranges. Potato digging ana 20
thresnire progressing slowly
los ANGELES ST-8I11ARY lac -.
.n the southern portion vas 100 Hxht ~ ~
Hoo1 OF harm Dry wind Sunday nirht wiz
aoa ~ demand for irrigation water Co..
tarm work T. al standstil. waiting fo- rst1