The San Francisco call., 1904-10-05
The Weather and Crops.

The weekly report Of A c. Meade, section
director Of The climate and crop service OF
the Weather Bureau. Is as follows
GENERAL SUMMARY
Partly cloudy and cool weather continued
during the first Of the week. with higher TEN
rerature al the close and frequent fogs IN
The coast districts Dry northerly winds pre-
vailed tn some sections
The damage 70 crops by the heavy rain OF
the preceding week appears TO have been con-
siderably overestimated in many sections late
reports from the central and northern sections
vines was Jess than expected Baisins and
decduous fruits on the trays were signify
damaged. although ample warnings were
given TO all growers who could be reached.
GraDe picking and raisln making nave Deen
resume9. pul coIu-tiu-s &c s.t - - c.1ts
favorable for curing except IN Southern can
fornia The wineries are in fun operation
lng maoe hr rulL ufying i nesriy oonnPlS1eo-
Walnut harvest has commenced in the Ana
helm district. Oranges and lemons are in
good condition and making SATISFACTORY
growth The southern orange crop is reported
Eight in most places but there viii probably
b. large yields in the Porterzille and OroYille
Green feed has made remarkable growth
commenced. The grain acreage in many sec
tons VIII be largely increased this season
Beans In Santa Maria were not seriously dam
aged by rain and threshing has been resumed.
SACRAMENTO VALLEY. - Cool weather
curing the first part Of the week followed by
warmer, with dry north wind The latter
was beneficial iu absorbing the surplus moist
ia the soil and drying out hay that had
and dried fruits were quite seriously uaIh-
aged in some sections by the severe storm
~ The preceding week. The soil is now in ex
CrIleut condition and plOWing ana seeing are
n progress in many places. Green feed is
growing rapidly and viii soon be plentiful.
Crane picking has been resumed and large
shipments are being made to markets and
wineries. Citrus fruits are in good condition
and a heavy crop is probable.
COAST AND BAY sECTIONS-The weather
was generally warm and partly cloudy during
the week with fogs along the coast The
nd r-fn ring and
seeding have commenced IN many places.
Green feed has made remarkable growth since
the rain and VIII soon be plentiful IN all
sections Crane picking Is progressing rapidly
and is nearly finished in some places; the crop
was not 50 seriously damaged by the storm
as estimated last week. Fruit drying is
nearly completed. The damage 10 crops by the
rain o. the preceding week was quite severe
SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY. and
rainy weather prevailed the first part Of the
week and the latter clear and warm
I'm the northern portion Of the valley and
rarity cloudy Ia the southern Nery little
progress was made in rsisin curing and the
partly cloudy weather following the rains in
.he raisin district caused considerable mold in
stacked trays. The damage to drying fruit
and hay was not 50 great as expected. Wine
ries are running al fun capacity and the crop
IS turning out well The prune harvest is
were good L-arze shipments Of potatoes con-
tinus from the Stockton district. Olives prom
feed Is making rapid growth and stock are
IN good condition and healthy.
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA-waum dry
weather prevailed IN the interior with fogs
IN he coast districts. Conditions were very
favorable for raisin-maling Most OF the
raisin grapes on the trays and will be
ready for packing earlier than usual: the
quality is excellent. Orange and lemon
orchards IN the vicinity OF Upland are re-
ported IN excellent condition Oranges are
more advanced than usual az this season; there
VIII be a fair crop IN most places. Walnut
harvest has commenced in the AnaheiHp dis
rrict. Beans ~ Santa Maria were not badly
eamageo by the recent rains and threshing
has been resumed The water supply is hold
ing out very wen
LOS ANGELES SUMBIARY.-Poorest de-
ciduOus season in this vicinity drawing TO a
close. Salway peaches generally abundant.
hslsins al on trays IN the southern section
and VII soon be ready for market
EUREKA STMMARY.--Continued foggy end
slightly warmer weather. Farmers are har-
vcsfing peas and potatoes; average yield
Apple picking is progressing fayorabiy: crop
half gathered Some fall plowing has been
fone.