The San Francisco call., 1904-04-20
The Weather ard Crops.

The weekly report Of A c. McAdie. section
director Of the climate and crop service OF lhe
Weather Bureau. is follows.
GENERAL SUMMARY.
The weather was warm and clear IN all sec
ions al the beginning OF me ~eeh ies. W. ~
Light rain IN the central and northern sections
The warm weather during the past two weeks
has caused rapid melting Of the snow In the
mountain districts. The rush OF water has
again washed out some OF the piling at the
Edwards break and the work OF closing the
levees has been retarded.
The showers were beneficial 10 grain and
grass. which are now In very good condltlon
fn an places except the overhOWed districts
and portions OF the southern section RAPID
srovth was made during the week. ana par
of the san Joaquin Valley. Haying is in
progress IN some sections. but viii not become
general for a week or two The outlook at
present is good for fair crops OF grain and
hay, though not as large as anticipated earlier
in the season Showers during the next Two
weeks VIII be necessary 20 make even tair
crops in many Of the southern districts. Far
ners are engaged in ploHing ana cultiNatlng
soil Is still too wet for the cultivation Of hop
fields and the crop viii probably be late
sugar beets are doing well Green teed 's
plentiful In most places and cattle are in good
condition. Garden vegetables are growing rap
oranges are in blossom in the Sacramento
valley and Southern California Deciduous
fruits are advancing rapidly and with the
ception Of peaches spricots and almonds give
indications Of large yields. Straw berries Of
excellent quality are IN market and the yield
SACRAMENTO NALLEY.-warn weather
ana frequent showers curing the week were
rood growth and fruit trees and vines ad-
Nanced rapidly. Farmers and orcharoists are
engaged IN ploN'ing and oultivating. Grain is
and VIII probably yield a fair crop in most
places. Il is reported that hops on the over
most OF the alfalfa was ruined Work Is pro
crossing on the Edwards break, but part Of
the piing has egain been washed out Oranges
y z
plentiful and shipments are in progress. De-
ciduous fruit prospects are excellent
COAST AND BAY SECTIONS.-The weather
was warm and partly cloudy during the week.
Light rain fell IN the central and northern sec
growth and give promise Of excellent crops in
most places. but more rain viii be needed
roruons OF the northern counties IS etin TOO
VET for profitable cultivation but some work
Is being done. Hops are backward owing 20
fhe heavy rains Green feed Is plentiful and
stsck Is doing well Peaches and apricOts viii
probably be light In some sections. but al
other decduous fruits show indications Of
large crops. Garden vegetables are growing
san JOAQUIN VALLEY. Y.-rbe weather Was
warm and clear at the beginning OF the week.
with cooler. partly cloudy weather and light
showers at tho close The rain was generally
too light 70 be q benefit 70 the crops Grain
is. m fair condition. but viii need generous
showers during the nextetwo weeks to insure
5000 crops Aifalfa Is making rapid growth.
Hayirg Is in progress in some sections Bar
icy iE rapidly heading out IN MADEIRA County
NruN a.
ton water iE plentiful. Farmers are blowing
end cultivating orchards and vineyards Pas
turaee is plentiful and stock are healthy straw
berries are ripcnine and picking Is in progress
Almonds and apricots are reported light but
al other deciduous fruit viii probably yiled
heavily.
SOUTHERN CAIIFORNIA.-Warm clear
weather prevailed during the week causing
rand growth OF all vegetation and greatly bere-
fting walnuts and decidu0us fruits The soil
iF becoming very dry and rain Is badly needed
Tor grain. hay and paEturagc- In some sections
it Is reported that the hay crop VIII be = failure
urleE rain falls within two weeks. Etrawher-
rfaE are OIL the market IN unusually large guam
rfties and arc above average in quality. De
ciduous fruits arc in good condition and ad-
vaucing rapidly. Work IN orchards and vine
Yards is Ia progress. Orange trees are well
laden with blossoms.
Los ANGELES SUMMARY.-Another dry
week seriously affected field crops. grain turn
ing yellow in places Unless rain comes soon
neid crops viii BE- short. Apricot and cherry
trers are IN fun bloom. Irrigation continues
rI-RIcKA SUMNARY.-Grass and grain are
making excellent growth. Flowing and seeding
nrorreesing rapidly. The acreage Of potatoes
lc .ng planted Is smaller than last year s. out
look fDr abundance of fruit very promising. The
coudltion OF stock is improving