The San Francisco call., 1905-04-12

The weekly report Of a. G. Meade, sec
uon director os the climate and crop SER
vice ~ the Weather Bureau, is as follows:
GENERAL SUMMARY.
Generally clear and warm weather pre-
~ LED throughout the State during the week
with fogs in the coast district and light rain
on t1e sth IN portions OF the Sacramento
valley The fTosts OF the preceding week
esus=u very slight damage 10 deciduous
fruits anc grapes and none 10 citrus fruits.
Grain made rapid growth and is in excel
lent condition IN al parts OF the State 1t is
expected hat the yield Of wheat, oats and bar
ley VIII be the heaviest for several years
especially in the south. where the acreage in
grain ls much larger than usual Barley has
heaoed in some places and looks very we'll
Alfalfa cutting Is IN progress in many sec
tons and hay harvest has commenced in Ala
media and san Diego counties; the crops are
reported very good. The Hessian ny has at
tscked wheat in the Livermore Valley and ef-
forts are beins made 10 check its ravages.
Hops ale mahlne rapid growth ana appear
thrifty n some sections green feed is more
plentiful than during the last ten years and
d IS abundant in ali sections.
There are some reports % q shortage in the
oec.duous frutt crop on account OF the con-
unuCd heavy rains in February end March.
but it Is probable that the yield Of most
varieties VII be fully average. Blight is
causing scIne injury 10 peach orchards in
Fresno County and small gray beetle has
attacked vineyards in san Bernardino County.
Cherries rapidly maturing and strawbsr-
r, ehiuu7erts he ve conimenced from the sac
troer in Southern California is reported the
heaviest ever known. Oranges are in excel
sACRkMENTo vALLEY.-Gear. warm
weather prevailed most Of the week and con-
ditions were very favorable for all crops
Light rain fel In some sections Sunday night
Work progressed rapidly in fields, orchards
and vineyards. Grain ana grass made good
growth and never in better condition at
tiis season. Heavy crops OF wheat. oats ana
barley arc probable. Barley has headed out in
some plaoes-and looks well. Alfalfa cutting
has commenced. Green feed is abundant and
stock are an prime condition There sre no
reports Of serious injury 10 deciduous fruits
hr the preceding week. though IN
some localities pears and cherries were slightly
damaged: tile outlook is good for excellent
cr5ps II nearIy an varieties Cherries are ma
turing rapidly Strawberry shipments from
FlOrin have commenced.
= COAST AND BAY SECTIONS.-Generaly
fclcsr and warm weather prevailed during the
Wsek with frequent fogs in the coast districts
Gram and grass made good growth and are in
excellent condition in nearly all sections. with
prospects for heavy crops IL is reported that
TIE Hessian fly has attacked wheat helds in
Lfvernnore Valley. but no serious damage has
ben done yet Hay cutting has commenced in
tho vicinity Of San Lorenzo; the crop is heavy
sud harvesting is two weeks earlier than usual
Hops IN Sonoma County are in splendid condi-
ton and growing rapidly. Green feed is plen-
tfT,,i ond In the southern districts is the best
Tor T., yeare Cherries. peaches and prunes
were slightly damaged IN some sections by
frosfs IN March. but the loss viii not be seri-
Gus and good crops of most varieties OF dect-
duoiIs fruits are probable
sax JoAoTrTN LEY.-CIear and sea-
somable weather prevailed during the past
week Grain and grass are making rapid
z-ovth and large crops OF each are expected
r srpae sections volunteer hay Is being har-
,-eereT FioU,lng and cultivsting orchards and
ssne,-ardS continue. Cut worm IL causing dam
aea in some Of the vineyards in the Fresno
,-.s.r5cf Peach blight. which il was feared
MD seriously inJure the crop In Tulare
y-.4,7-fv has rot caused much damage Deci-
s.,7,4~ f-1,lts and berries are maturing rapidly
"a ,ooS crons are promised Citrus trees
s-e ir excellent condition. stock are healthy
.nd i, prime condition.
sC,I-rFIFRN CALIFORNIA-The weather
p.as Generally clear and warm during the
,.eet and conditions were favorable for all
IONS Grain made rapid growth and looks
re.-1aylca blv strong and thrifty; prospects are
rood fOr the largest crop for several years
FEav harvest is IN progress in san Diego and
T3f-ser~ssa counties and the yield is very good
fsreer feed Is plentiful and stock are looking
VII Melons and dates are IN bloom in the
(-1scl,elia valley A small gray beetle has at
sclraS VINEYARDS in San Bernardino County
-T-l,e froe.e 6f last week caused some damage
"a wang grapevine shoots at Poway. The
lemon crop now on the trees is reported much
heavier than in any preceding year. Oranges
ana deciduous fruits are in good condition.
EUREKA SIJMMARY.-Weather past week
favorable Feed and crops OF all kinds are
growing finely. Fruit trees are heavily laden
with blossoms, prospects excellent for un-
usually heavy yield OF all varieties. Stock
los ANGELES SUAfAfARY.-Foggy morn
fnes conserve moisture Hay and grain are
showing good effect Absence Of rain en-
ahled farmers TO begin hayinR- Orange trees
are heavily laden with bloom and making an
unusual amount OF new growth. Some COM
plant Of ny In grain, but no serious damage
yet