The San Francisco call., 1905-03-01
The Weather and Crops.

A u.
d.recLor Of the climate and crop service Of the
Weather Bureau is as follows:
GENERAL ST-NfNIARY.-.. :.
Fhe weather WAS generally warm and clear
most OF the week bur with fogs along the
coast and considerable clOudiness in the south.
There were light showers on the northwest
c1ast and heavy rains IN the extreme southern
snd eastern sections. where some damage was
cone 10 roads and bridges The southern
reservoirs are said to be amply supplied with
water for the coming season.
he warm weather caused a rapid growth
q sFaln ano grass which are now in first
as eonultlon IN all parts OF the state and
show very little injury from the recent cold
ara vet weather Late eown grain. made
~.5i5oefIUl Improvement during the week The
grain acreage is much larger than in any
recent season and seeding is still In progress
ir many places. With fairly favorable con-
aons through the spring and summer the
Weld az grain and hay should be the best for
many years. Alfalfa Is growing rapidly and
large crop IS probable Pasturage is abun-
cant in all sections and cattle are in prime
condition. Vegetables are making good growth.
Many varieties of decfduOus fruits in
ful bloom ana others are advancing rapidly.
Il the recent frosts caused any serious damage
10 early fruits in bloom the reports Of cor
respondents do not show T. and IL is probable
the cold weather was more beneficial than
otherwise The outlook for good crops was
never better az this time Of the year. In
Spuf hern California orange trees are starting
new growth and lemon trees are in bloom.
sAcRAMETo M 5s T TATfEY0cSesT M sYlg SesllVs'ec cold
weather prevailed most OF the week and con-
dl-lons were very favorable for crops Of ali
kinds. Wheat. oats barley alfalfa and grass
made rapid growth and show but little in
Jury from the recent cold weather. The late
sown grain made great improvement snd looks
strong and healthy. The outlook for large
crops of grain and hay was never better A
large acreage of grain has been planted and
N0rk Is stil progressing. Green feed Is plen-
tful and stock are in good condition. Work
81 hop fields VIII soon commence. Many va
E.elles oeclcuous fruits are IN ful bloom
ana present prospects are good for large
stelds The cultivation Of vineyards and
orchards Is progressing rapidly
COAST AND BAY SECTIoNS.-Ths weather
was generally clear and warm during The
week with fog In the coast districts and light
showers on the northwest coast Conditions
were very favorable for farm work and the
growth o. ell crops Grain and hay are IN
excellent condition IN all sections and the
prospect Is good for UNUSUALLY large Gro
The grain acreage IN many places is much
n progress The recent cold weather caused
very little INJURY to grain and grass. Green
prime condition. Almonds apricots and
peaches IN bloom and other deciduous
tr7sits ere advancing rapidly. Przlit prospects
ere the best FOR several years.
SAN JOAQUIN VALLBY.-c1esr and warm
weather prevailed during the past week These
conditions caused a very rapid development Of
Flowing and seeding continue in some To-
ealities and grain IS IN excellent condition
orchards and vineyards are progressing rap
ialy- Almonds, peaches, apricots and plurns
&c past the full bloom Fruit trees have
boesorned much earlier than Usual this sea
eele late frosts Green feed is plentiful Ia ell
tecao1s and stock are healthy and In good
condition. Early garden truck Is well ad-
4Vance6
" SOUTHERN cALFoRN1A-wearm and
partly cloudy weather prevailed most OF the
y eek and heavy rain fell IN the extreme south
eitl fzo eastern sections causing dam
egs 70 roads and bridges The observer at
Fln Diego reports that the recent rains did
noye % increase the flow Of small. streams
&C rivers than any series Of storms during
ne pest decade. All reservoirs received con-
SIDERABLE water. and enough has already been
: 'i.lpouroed 20 insure ample supply for the
coming. season" Grain and grass continue
~ excellent condition and are growing rap
idly Pasturage Is abundant and stock are
loing well Melon planting Is In progress IN
Sas Coacheiia Valley; Oranges lemons and
eeeleuosIs fruits IN good condition.
EUREKA 6UAMARYs-The weather was
arm anf favors ole for gIsEs, grain and
N8etables. Fruit trees are budding Pros
pects are. good for large crops OF cherries,
trones and apples. Very Mttle snow on high
slo1ntsans: something unusual at this time OF
The year -
Los ANGELES suSGMARY.-warrn. sum
I.er-liks weather caused all crops to make
Ene grovth. Orange trees are starting new
sIo"th aud Lemons are IN. bloom. Almonds
N fun boon Very ripe oranges are
oropping IN some places