The San Francisco call., 1904-03-02

ued during the week and rain fell nearly every
day. Rivers and creeks overdowed their
banks, flooding the lowlands and causing great
damage TO crops and railroad property. The
Kuba River at Msrysvfle was reported the
highest ever known. The damage to the grain
crop cannot yet be estimated, but as many
thousand acres were flooded the loss Will prob
ably be heavy. All farm work has been sus-
pended and cannot be resumed for some time.
On the lands not yet reached by the floods
grain looks strong and healthy and is making
excellent growth Grass is growing rapidly
vineyards are in good condition. Almonds and
apricots give indications OF large yield.
Coast and Bay Sections.-The weather dur
ing the week was warm and favorable for
crops. The rainfall extended TO all sections,
varying from about one inch in the southern
districts TO nearly FIVE inches at Healdsburg.
Crop prospects IN the southern section were
greatly improved by the rain. and grain and
grass are now making good growth CROPS in
the central and northern sections in ex-
cellent condition. no material damage having
been done by the heavy rains, and at present
the outlook is good for heavy Yields Of grain,
hay and hops. Farm and orchard work have
been temporarily suspended, but good progress
had been made before the rains. Orchards
and vineyards are doing well and give prom
ise Of large crops. Almonds are in full bloom
san Joaquin vaIley.-C1oudy warm weather
with light showers prevailed during the fore
Part OF the weak. and fairly heavy rain and
cooler weather the latter The rain in the
latter part OF the week was the heaviest Of
the season. These conditions have been most
favorable for AL crops. and the ground is in
excellent condition. except IN the extreme
northern portion OF the valley, where the low
lands ana Islands are flooded. Up to the pres
ent time but iittie damage has been reported,
and the effect Of the high water on the crops
IS as yet unknown. Grain and green feed are
making rapid growth The grain acreage in
the central. and southern portions is light
Stock is improving and green feed will soon
be plentiful. Almonds and some plums ais
in bloom, and other deciduous buds swell
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Southern California--C1ear. warm weather
prevailed during the first OF the week and
crops made good growth. Heavy fogs along
the coast were frequent and very. beneficial.
Rain at the close Of the week, in some places
amounting TO over one inch will greatly i'm
prove the conditions OF the soil. as well as
early sown grass and orchards. Grain is
looking very well in most sections and il IS
probable that a fair crop viii be raised
Flowing and seeding are in progress in some
places. PasturaEe IS steadily improving and
viii soon be plentiful. Early potato planting
has commenced in the vicinity of Anaheim
Orchards are in excellent condition
Los Angeles Summary.-Warmer week with
rain Saturday, caused vegetation to make good
growth Feed Is plentiful in some places but
some say that heavy rains still needed.
Deciduous trees are leafing; peaches and al
mOnds are blooming in places
Eureka Summarv.-Continuous rains and
moderately low temperatures hard on stock.
some losses Of sheep and lambs. Some plow-
tnE on high levels. but bottom lands are too
wet for cultivation.