The San Francisco call., 1905-08-09
The weatb.r and CO.

ire weekly report d A O. McAdie. sec
Nan director OF The climate ana crop service
~ 1he Weather Bureau. is as follows:
GENERAL SUMMARY
The weather was clear and cool for the season
unIll rear the close Of the week. when higher
temperature prevailed. Foegy nights and
mornings were frequent in the coast districts.
he overflow OF the Colorado River il the
salton basin and the Imperial district has
caused some damage especially at Calexico,
~ here loCO acres were hooded
Gram harvest IS completed in many sections
a--- progressing rapidly in others. ihreshlng
VIII ncr be finished Tor some time. Wheat.
BARLEY sUo cats are reported ozlow average in
Hearty all parts OF The state, possibly except
ing portions u southern California, where
the slcld is the best Tor several years. Barley
has ylrlCed a very fair crop in portions Of the
c-ast enc oas 7yctloAs- aOis are improving
80 -Aahl-s goo grown, picking fas COM
1hr nrst bale Of new nOps was shipped East
Qur-ng the week hay baling and sugar beet
harvest continue Beans. corn and Vegeta bles
are DONG we'll Dry Iced Is plentiful in most
sections ana cattle are in goo condition.
All varieties OF deciduoCs uuits are Tipening
rapidly ana large shipments are being made
canning and drylng are progressing. The yields
ar, better than anticipated IN many sections
though generally below average. Craps are
S rreursl backward but continue in good
condition and are maturing quite SATISFACTORY
-y. the crCp VIII probably be large and OF eN-
l-leuI quality Citrus fruits. olives and wal
nuts are ia good condition
SACRAMENTO VALLEY.
Clear weather prevailed during the week
7.rh temperature Slightly below normal until
ar me close, ana conditions were favorable
lE all crops. Grain harvest is couapleted in
some sections and progressing rapidly in 9TH
Wheat barley ana below aver
-es IN yi=ld and quality Hops are making
5000 StuN ln ana n some SlaSes tileIe viii
b. nearly an average crop; picking has com
Iue1ceo II the Sacramento district ana the
1f~t oale Was shipped East curing the week
Beans corn ana vegetables are IN good con-
alton. Prunes are ripening and are Of eX-
cel-nr quality. Pears are yielding much be-
lcR average. Apples have been damaged by
aphls and the crop viii b light. Olives and
oranges are in excellent condition. Grapes
are upemng and give indications OF a good
erop- Fruit drying and canning are in
progress.
COAST AND BAY SECTIONS.
Cool cloudy and foggy weather continued
IN me coast districts and clear weather IN
rn= interior with higher temperature IN all
sections al the close Of the week. Grain
harvest is progressing rapidly; IN some sec
J4ous the yield is better than expected. while
In others The crop is light. Barley is generally
yielding better than wheat and oats Hops
are Improving and in some sections VIII prob
ably be- good crop Hay baling continues
ICED is plentiful and stock are IN good con
ditiOr- '5rsgss are r-pening and picking has
are being dried. canned and shipped The
walnut crop VIII be light Apples IN san
Bente and santa Cruz counties are in ex-
eellent condition ana heavy crop Is prob
SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY.
Clear and pleasant weather, with tempera-
the past week. Pears. peaches and plums
are rIpeulng rapidly. and large shipments are
.b-iug made TO Eastern markets and can
rerfes Good progress is being made in can
u.us ana driving the fruit crop Very lew
peaches are being dried. Prunes and hgs viii
b. light crous Large shipments OF water-
melons continue 10 local markets. Almonds
VIII be z good crop Heavy shipments OF Po-
tat5es continue. but the quality is below the
average. A good third crop Of alfalfa IS being
harvested Grapes are making eNceilent prog
ress. shipments are increasing rapld!y ana
-re crop is very promising. Feed is plentiful
and stock are healthy and in good condition.
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Clear weather continued during the week
, zr- the temperature was slightly below nor
The weather was too cool for melons
- small fruits and unfavorable Tor fruit
p g-lirR in the coast districts. Grain harvest
~ and threshing are progressing. Wheat
and barley are, yielding good crops, but oats
en- light sugar beet harvest continues. and
fr sonle places the crop is the best for years
Eea- 3 corn and vegetables are in good condi-
rsrr Hav baling is nearly completed ne
5erfduous fruit crop is generally llght wal
nuts in The vicinity Of Riverside Will yielo
he largest crop for several years Citrus fruits
are in good condition Ihe Hlelo OF money eA-
ceeds that Of last season.
EUREKA SUMMARY.
The acreage in cats is larger than last year;
cuaIitv excellent Hay IS being stacked
Quantity and quality never better Estly va
-ia-ies of spples are in market crop average
Los ANGELES SUMMARY
Cool cloudy weather along the coast con
Times II is favorable for beans, but retards
fr1Iir driving Conditions in the interior are
feS-o-aLie for hay-baling and threshing. Honey
harvest is about over, with a successful sea