The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1905-06-01

The weekly report OF A G. McAdies section
director Of the climate and crop service OF the
Weather Bureau, is as follows:
GENERAL SUMMARY.
Cool and cloudy weather prevailed most Of
{ the week ia nearly all parts OF the state, with
fcss along the coast Light rain fell IN all
me rain caused some damage TO cut hay
but generally beneficial 10 other crops
taylng is in progress in all sections and bal
ing viii commence soon: the hay IS Of excel
lent quality and the yield above average IN
most places. Grain IS rapidly maturing and
has commenced heading out; the outlook is
good Tor a. least an average crop OF wheat,
oats and barley in most sections. and in some
places the yield will be the largest for several
years Hops are steadily improving and in
some sections there viii be a f1ll crop sugar
beeIs, leans corn ana vegetables are doing
well. Green feed is stiu plentiful. Grasshop-
pers have appeared in some OF the southern
Cherries and berries were quite seriously
damaged by the rain, but other fruits were not
N al sections and primes are reported light in
the southern districts. Other oeciduous frui1
and grapes VIII probably be fully average
Apricots are in the markets Citrus fruits are
IN excellent condition.
SACRAMENTO VALLEY.-A severe north
err at the beginning sof the week dried green
cloudy weather followed, with light rain OF
Friday, and cool weather prevailed al the
close OF the week Hay was slightly damaged
BY, rain in some sections. and cherries and
Strawberries were quite seriously damaged. but
grain was not. injured HSying Is progressing
rapidly and the yield and quality are both
very good The barley Acrcp is estimated as
greatly in excess OF last season s. Wheat and
oats are ma turing and give promise OF good
crops. Hops are in excellent condition apd
growing rapidly; tuii crop is expected IN the
Wheatland district Green feed is still album
dsnt but cattle are being driven TO summer
ranges Vineyards are very thrifty and de-
oiduous fguits are making satisfactory progress.
fruit crop wiz probaiay be fully average. CIT
rus fruits are IN good condition.
COAST AND BAY sECTIONS.-Cooi and
cloudy weather prevailed most OF the week in
the central ans northern sections, but condi-
lions were more favorable in the south. Light
rain fell In nearly All sections Thursday night
and Friday, causing some damage to hay.
cheTries and strawberries. but beneflting beets
and beans. Eayfng b in progress IN all sec
tions end baling viii commence this week: the
hay crop Is heavy and Of good quality Wheat
oaxs and barley are IN good condition and rap
idly maturing; large crops are probable In
most places Hops in the vicinity Of Peach
lard are reported IN poor condition. but they
are looking well and making rapid growth in
ether portions Of SonoIna county. Grasshop-
spers have appeared in the mountain ranches Of
San Luis GoisRo County me prune crop Is
Nearly ali ether deciduous fruits except cher
RES viii y1eld average crops. Grapes are in
excellent condition and large crop Is ex-
SAN JOAQUIN vALLEY.-Gear and warm
weather prevailed until the latter part OF the
week, when Il became CLOUDY and cool Light
rains fell Friday IN NEST portions OF the val
ley and caused some damage 70 cut hay, cher
res and Derriee wheat Is Improving, barley
IS rripenfng and grain harvest viii commence
soon. Haying is progressing rapidly and the
croD ana quality are good. The second crop
OF alfalfa is being cut Deciduous fruits are
making good growth: aprfcots being mar
fete6; the crop Is below the average and the
fruit small Grapes are very promising in
lie northern portion of the valley Feed IS
PLENTIFUL and stock are IN prime condition
SOUTHERN cALIFoRNIA--cooi, cloudy
and foggr weather prevailed most OF the week
Harding the develossnent Of crops TO some
eVtent Light showers were beneficial except
70 grain and hay. which are needing sunshine
end warmer weather. Haying Is nearly COM
sljeted IN some sections and progressing else
,,yl,ere. the hay is Of good quality and the
eeenSffion and an excellent crop is expected In
most nlaces Corn, potatoes. sugar bsets and
s-e~,,s sre doing well Pasturaee is abundant
7-,,es .ieId Of honey viii be the best for several
,1ears Nalnuts are very backward and decid-
mons fruits are making slow growth. owing TO
Continued cool and cloudy weather Vine
--arss are thrifty. Citrus fruits in excel
lent condition and large crop Of oranges is
FT-RFRA srMAfARY.-Prospects for grass,
Grain and fruit continue excellent Some far
-ners have commenced having Oats Ar
cafa bottom lard are badly affected with rust.
Trosts injured cherries; the crop will not be as
large AZ expected
los ANGELES Sg5MAARY.-Cool. cloudy
week with showers. not generally favorable for
fsrrn work Clear. warm weather would ben
go corn and other field crops and having.
some reports show walnut prospects brighter;
-et,n~ rrore backward