The San Francisco call., 1905-05-17

A. IL
director OF the climate and crop service Of
the Weather Bureau is follows:
GENERAL SUMMARY.
Weather conditions were somewhat more
though cool and cloudy weather prevailed IN
I'll the llth with light rain some sections
FrosJs occurred on the eth in portions of the
northern districts. A severe thunderstorm
with haii and heavy rain occurred in the
vicinity Of Sacramento on the 18th Warm
and clear weather prevailed at the close Of
The week
Late sown wheat was greatly benefited by
the recent rains and is in excellent condition
hay by the rains OF the preceding week was
less than expected, though IN some sections
considerable grain lodged and hay
badly damaged. The outlook for good crops
OF grain and hay is much better than al this
conditions VIII rapidly improve ali crops Hay
ing Is IN progress in nearly all sections and
ward but improving. Beans, sugar beets and
vegetables are doing well. and green feed is
plentiful.
ing fair progress, but require renewed cultiva-
tion. Cherries are exceedingly light IN all
sections. and it is reported that the total
yield VIII not be more than one-thirc OF the
average for the last three years. Other de-
eiduous fruits, except pears. give promise Of
SACRAMENTO VALLEY
cool and cloudy weather continued during
the first Of the weeks with lighs rain and was
followed by clear weather and higher tenn
peratUre. A severe thunderstorm. accom-
panied by hail and rain occurred in the
vicinity OF Sacramento on the 11th- damaging
grain. hay and fruit to some extent, in very
limited area The rains caused very little
damage in other sections. and the heavy rains
Of the preceding week were less injurious than
expected Considerable hay had been cut and
was damaged, but late Sown wheat was
sit5oa re Observer at Red Bluff reports that
the yields Of grain. hay and All fruit excepe
pears and Drunes viii be the heaviest In ten
years Rust has appeared IN Few wneat
felds, but the warm, clear weather is having
a beneficial effect Hops are improving rap
idly and vegetables are making good CROWN
VINEYARDS are looking well. but viii have TO
be cultivated again Citrus fruits are In good
condition
COAST AND BAY SECTIONS.
-7he weather was generally cool and cloudy
clear A the olose Light rain feu in AL sec
ions bat caused damage. and the injury
hv rain at the close OF the preceding week
was not serious as expected some gram
was lodged and cut hay was damaged. light
frusts occurred on the 9th in Lake, Humboldt
and Contra Costa counties but no damage
resulted. Crop prospects are better than az
Tor q heavy yield OF hay and al least an
average Yield Of grain in most places Hops
are in Fair condition but back var, a1o WI
be improved By the warm WeatnE Late
soprn grain greatly benented oy recent
rains Sugar beets. beans and vegetzbles are
doing well Green feed Is plentiful Peaches
and prunes are improving and fair yields are
now expected The first Royal apr1cots were
Ti5evar4E a-e IN excellent condition The
cherry crop is exceedingly light
SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY.
The weather was generally cloudy and Good
the fist part OF the week and clear and warm
during the last part The rain and high wind
OF the previous week did considerable damage
TO the hay that cut. and also damaged
wheat IN some places. HaymzkinK IS pro
crossing rapidly in all sections and large
crop VII be harvested. Wheat is badly dam
aged BY rus1 in some localities Oats and
are very uneven crops orchards full,
others light PTunes will be fair crop: olives
and grapes promising and thrifty. Green feed
S plentiful and stock are healthy and in exc
coiient condition
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Generally fair weather prevailed during the
week with higher temperature at the close.
aud conditions were quite favorable for all
c-ops- The rain at the close Of the preceding
week caused considerable damage TO cut hay
and some injury to grain and fruit, but bene-
fted late wheat and pasturage- It Is
now reported that the yield Of grain viii not
be as heavy expected. owing to light early
rains and continuous heavy rains shortly after
seeding. Haying is progressing. with excellent
results. The weather has been too cool for
waInuts and corn. Potatoes doing well
and are free from blight. IT is reported that
cut worms have attacked orange orchards in
San BernarSino County and are causing great
damage 20 the green fruit. vineyards and de-
oiduous fruits are in good condition
EUREKA SUMMARY.
weather cool but favorable Rain the fore
part Of the week softene5 the soil and greatly
benefited gardens and crops. Fruit crop abun-
dant; hay above the average oats and barley
very PROMISING
Los ANGELES SUMMARY.
Rain. followed by wind, not very beneficial
some sections report cut worms doing con
siderable damage TO crops. Grapes setting
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