Bisbee daily review., 1905-09-02
CROP BULLETIN
 SHOWS A GOOD
 GENERAL SITUATION
Harvesting of Crops Progress
 sing FaVOrably

Precipitation occurred generally dur ing the last four days of the week, except the extreme southwestern DOT tion. which was rainless. The mean temperature averaged degrees below the normal values. The highest tenn perature was 106 degrees, at Phoenix, on the 26th, and at Yuma on the 23rd, 24th and 26th; the lowest was 46 degrees, at Flagstaff, on the 22nd. Hailstcrms were reported from Nava- pai and Gila counties on the 24th, without any material damage. Sun shine was greatly deficient from the 2S to the 26th inclusive. The pre- vailing winds were north over the northern section east over the central section. and south to west over the southern section. averaging 9 miles per hour. The relative humidity was somewhat higher than the previous week. Local windstorms injured corn to a slight extent over Maricopa coun- ty on the 22nd and 24th. Rainfall for the week was reported as follows: Buckeye, O.O1 inch; Cline, 1.20 inches; Flagstaff. 1.O4 inches; Phoenix, 0.1O inch; Prescott, 1.50 inches; Tucson, U.OU men, uIld, V.VV
 Wheat and barley harvest continues over the northern section; much of the grain has not been thrashed as vet; some is being stacked for grain hay. The fourth cutting of alfalfa is still in progress over the central and southern counties; the fifth crop is being gathered over the extreme southern counties. Late corn is re ceiving thorough cultivation; the crop, as a whole, is doing well Sorghum is in good condition; much of this crop was cut for fodder. Garden truck was planted extensively; the summer crops, such as pepper, cym- lings, Tadishes, parsnips, potatoes, on ions, beets, carrots, and artichokes are, as yet, yielding well. Turnips are coming out of the ground. Sweet potatoes, white potatoes, and young cabbage show vigorous growth. The third crop of roasting ear corn has appeared upon the market. Canta loupes and watermelons have become scarce.
 Almond picking has become gen. eral; the nuts are of extra large vari. ety. good quality, and yielding well Olives are ripening; the fruit is being gathered in small quantities as yet; quality. good. Grapes and peaches are becoming scarce. The late vari cities of peaches are setting heavily and there is promise of a large yield. Pears are plentiful. although the finer varieties have not begun to ripen. There is a large yield of pomegran- ates Citrus fruit is growing well. The third crop of figs has almost dis appeared.
 There is a larger volume of water within the streams, resulting from the heavy precipitation and rapid run-ofi in the upper catchment basins. The main canals are carrying more than the usual supply. The water contains a large amount of sediment and mud The f1ood-gates upon the dams were kept open for a greater period than called for, allowing ample time fol frequent irrigation throughout the week.
 The ranges show somewhat of aI improvement. Grass has started tC grow over some sections of the cen traI counties, while over the southern counties it is still browning, and cat tie are subsisting entirely on the mes quite beans. The recent rains owe the northern section have cause' grass to grow rapidly Cattle, sheeI and goats are healthy and fat Sev eral heavy consignments were mad from the northern section.