The San Francisco call., 1905-04-26
The Weafher and Crops.

The weekly report Of A G. McAdie, section
director Of the climate and crop service OF the
Weather Bureau, iE as follows:
GENERAL SUMMARY.
The weather was generally cool and cloudy
IL all parts OF the State most OF the week.
shower occurred frequently in al sections.
with heavy heilstorns accompanied by high
winds in portions Of the san Joaquin Valley.
Grain. grspevines and deciduous fruits were
slightly injured by the hail and wind.
Conditions were fairly favorable for growing
orons- tbotgh the growth Of grain and grass
was rather slow on account OF cool weather.
Wheat, oats and barley are in very fair condi-
ton in nearly sl places and the outlook for
large crops continues good Hops are un-
Usually thrifty and ma king excellent growth.
Haymaking is progressing in many sections
and the crop Is very good Green iced IS
plentiful and stock are in prime condition
Heavy shipments Of asparagus are being made
TO Chicago and New York Sugar beet plant
ing and thinning are IN progress.
The first ful carload OF cherries was shipped
from Sacramento 10 the East on the 22d, some
two weeks earlier than in any previous season.
and carload Of strawberries was shipped from
Florin the same day Reports are very con-
ficting as to the probable yield Of deciduous
fruits and II is too early Tor any safe esu-
mate. but good crops are expected in most sec
tions with the exception Of pears and possibly
apr1cots Grapes continue in excellent condi-
ton and are apparently uninjured by the fTosts
in March Orange picking is progressing rap
IDLY IN Southern California Orange and lemon
trees are heavily laden win blossoms
SACRAMENTO VALLEY = Cool. cloudy
weather prevailed most OF the week. with
higher Temperature at the close. Light rain
fell in all sections Tuesday and Wednesday.
and was beneficial TO grain grass and hops.
Grain Il IN good condition, but its growth is
rather slow owing 10 cool weather ana alb
sence Of sunshine. Prospects continue good
. for large crops OF grain and hay in nearly all
sections Hops are making excellent growth
snS looking wen. Green feed is plentiful and
stock are in prime condition vineyards ap-
pear thrifty and unin5ured by recent frosTs.
The first fuil carload Of cherries was shipped
from Sacramento 10 New York the 22d be-
ing about TWO weeks earlier than IN any pre-
yious seasoa. A carload or Strawberries was
shipped from F1orin the same day. The pear
crop VIII be the lightest for several years. but
.ther decidnous fruits and berries VIII probably
yield heavily Peaches are unusually heavy IN
Sutter County.
was generally cool and cloudy during the week,
with frequent light showers in nearly all sec
tions. The raia was beneficial 10 most crops
and caused but little damage TO early fruits.
Grain and grass made fair growth and are in
excellent condition, with indications Of very
large crops IN All sections. hops are LOOKING
unusually well and growing rapidly The acre
age in beets and potatoesSts being increased
ia the vicinity Of Salinas. Haying is pro-
crossing IN many places. Pasturage is plent-
fUi and stock looking well Vineyards are
in excellent condition. Deciduous fruits are
advancing quite satisfactorily, and prospects
are good for large crops, though pears and
Drunes are reported very light In some places.
sAN JOASCiN NALLEa a---SeneIelig Sioeuy sy
weather with frequent showers prevailed dur
ing the past week. A thunderstorm accompa-
MED by heavy hail occurred at Sonora Satu--
Gay evening; the bail did considerable damage
to fruit trees The rain was very beneficial
70 the grain. fruit and grape crops although
there is complaint Of rust IN the wheat IN
localities Oats and barley heading out.
All kinds OF deciduous fruits developing
rapidly and good crops are generally expected.
Peaches are reported light in scme sections
The almond crop win be large. Garden truck
IS reported IN good condition. Green feed Is
plentiful and stock healthy and ia excellent
condition.
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA.-cool and partly
cloudy wes ther prevailed most OF the week.
Frequent light showers occurred in portions Of
the southern districts. but caused no damage
except in retarding haymaking. Grain IS gen
orally in good condition, but would be improved
l7v warm. clear weather. Alfalfa IL making
good growth Barley IS affected by rust in
some places. but fair crop Is probable. Sugar
beet planting and thinning are IN progress
Green feed is plentiful and stock are doing
we'll Orange picking IS progressing rapidly
and the trees heavily laden with new
bioom. Declduous fruits are advancing and
most varieties look thrifty. though apricots are
reported Hight. vineyards IN excellent
condition
EUREKA sUAlAdARY.-weather conditions
continue favorable. Grass and grain are grow
ing nicely. Prospects for heavy fruit and berry
crops were never better
Los ANGELES sUMMARY.-RaIn in the
northern section was favorable for bean plant
ing Grain is doing fairly well. but warm
weather is needed TO make good crops Early
sown grain IS heading Present Indications are
for about two-thircs OF crop OF declduous
fruits.