The San Francisco call., 1905-01-25
The weatber and ,rons

- The weekly report Of A. G. McAdie section
director OF the climate and crop service of the
Weather Bureau Is follows:
- GENERAL SUMMARY.
The weather was generally warm and cloudy
r4n all parts Of the State. with frequent heavy
rains in all sections at the beginning and close
of the week. So far reported there has been
no. serious damage by the continued rains,
eSSy eapde ana IN
central and southern sections is more than
double that OF last season.
:. The soil is thoroughly saturated and in some
places Is too wet for cultivation. but in other
sections plowing and seeding are In progress,
last seasons in nearly all sections and VIII
be considerably increased as soon as condi
tions permit. Early sown grain is in excel
lent. condition and making fair growth, but
would be greatly benefited by a few days OF
sunshine Alfalfa is looking well and making
good growth Green feed is abundant in all
sections and cattle are in prime condition
Prospects for excellent crops OF all kinds were
never better at this time of the year :,
Oranges and lemons continue in good cond1-
tion and have not been seriously injured by
frost this season. Picking and shipping are
progressing rather slowly on account of the
wet weather. The lemon crop in Southern
california is reported larger and better than
usual.
Warm weather and frequent rains are causing
some apprehension among farmers as to grain
prospects. The soil is completely saturated
and. farm work is temporarily suspended. At
Wheatland the precipitation for the season is
over twelve inches last season at same date
T.73 inches The rainfall has been heavier
, north of .Wheatland and heavy snow has fallen
m the. mountains. Grain is reported in excel
lent condition and making fair growth but
WOULD be benefited by sunshine. A large acre
age has. been sown to wheat, oats and barley
and win be increased If conditions favor
able Pasturage is abundant and of good quail
ity. Stock are in prime condition. Pruning is
progressing in orchards and vineyards.
: COAST AND BAY SECTIONS.-Warm and
cloudy weather prevailed most of the week,
With frequent heavy rains in all sections The
Soil lis thoroughly saturated and in some places
IL HanI6 I6ch hrre he
rainfall for the week was 2.25 inches The
precipitation for the season is greatly in ex-
cess OF last seasons in all sections, and in
some of. the southern districts it is fully four
tt.nies as great as at this time last year. Pros
poets for good crops of all kinds were never
better. Grain is in good condition and making
eair growth. The acreage in grain is large
and wiil be materially increased. Green feed
q excellent quality is abundant and stock
Are doing well Pruning is in progress in
orchards and vineyards.
SAN JOAQUIN yALLEY.-Generally cloudy
and warmer weather with frequent showers
prevailed during the past week The rainfall
averaged over an inch throughout the valley
with heavy SHOWS in the high Sierras Seed
ing rs about completed in the northern por-
ton of the valley, but continues in the CEN
up Well good stand and color; early sown
is making rapid growth large acreage will
be sown TO grain. Green feed is plentiful and
stock are healthy and in good condition. Vine
yard and orchard pruning is progressing rap
idly. Almond buds are beginning to swell in
the Lodi district
SOUTHERN CALIFoRNIA.-The weather
was warm and partly cloudy, with generous
rains at the beginning and close of the week.
The recent heavy rains have been of great
benefit to grain grass and orchards At Los
Angeles the total for the season is o. 10 inches
last season. 81 of inch. Nearly equal
amounts have fallen in other districts The
soil in some sections is too wet for cultivation
out in other places blowing and seeding are
progressing rapidly. The acreage in grain Is
reported larger than for several years Early
sown grain is in excellent condition and maxi
ing good growth Green feed is abundant and
growing rapidly. and stock are steadily inn
proving. Oranges and lemons continue in good
condition; picking and shipping are pro-
crossing.
Los ANGELES SUMMARY-warm and
good growing weather following the rains
caused vegetation to spring up on every hand
Young grain and pasturage are making good
growth. Flowing and seeding continue with
soil in fine condition. Pruning and cuItivating
orchards progressing rapidly
EUREKA SUMMARY.-Farmers are pIow-
ing and putting in spring crops Oats continue
making rapid growth. Grain sowing in some
localities Is practically finished. Snowfall in
far