The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-04-13
SECTION DIRECTOR SALISBURY
MAKES HIS REGULAR RE-
PORT ON CONDITIONS
ents in Various Counties of the
State of Washington.

| Oh the Climate ana crop service OF the
United States weather bureau, with
headquarters at Seattle, his resumed
his weekly crop bulletin, which is
compiled from reports furnished his
office by correspondents throughout
the state. From the report for the
| week ending April 10 the following is
| taken:
The past winter was an unusually
mild one throughout, with less than
| one-nalf the usual amount of snow.
| and the total rainfall was considerably
below normal. There was one moder-
ate cold spell, in February, which
froze out the winter wheat pretty bad
ly in the southeast counties, where the
snow had melted off, but did little in
jury in the eastern and northern coun-
at no time cold enough in the western
counties to injure wheat. With the
exception noted, wheat that germinat-
ed came through the winter WELL But
| on account of the dry soil, much wheat
failed to come up in the central coun-
ties, and many acres had to be resown
this spring.
The wheat that came through the
winter has made splendid progress.
March was so warm and dry in the
forepart that much spring sowing was
done, and considerable spring wheat
has already come up which mas a good
start. The spring is a forward one,
and crops are in a very promising con-
dition. Much blowing for summer fall
lowing has been done. Spring wheat
sowing is well advanced. Oats are
about one-half sown in the eastern
counties, and about the same in the
eastern counties on dry Soils. Early
vegetables nave a good start. Not
many potatoes have been planted yet.
Hops look promising.
Fruit trees are in general bloom
Plums, prunes, cherries, peaches, and
apricots were quite early in bloom
this year, and probably suffered some
injury from the heavy frosts on March
29tn and Both. Strawberries are in
bloom in warm localities.
The past week was warm during the
forepart, but cool during the latter
part, with heavy frosts. In general it
was favorable for termination, growth
and farm work.
Reports From Counties
Spokane COunty-East Spokane
Fall sown wheat is looking we'll. Dat
crop about half sown. Farmers are
we'll along with spring work and crop
prospects are good. Hazard-Winter
wheat growing right along. Every one
is rushing in their spring crops. La
tah-Winter wheat making fine groth.
Early spring grain showing above
ground. Ideal weather for all grain
Soil in fine condition. Pleasant prai-
rie-Wneat uneven, but in excellent
condition. Fruit buds developing hap
idly, and a full crop is promised.
Stevens County-Daisy-S is
progressing. Fruit trees in blossom.
Loon Lake-Winter wheat and rye and
looking well. Farmers beginning the
| spring work
Big Bend Country-Almira-S eeding
done. Wheat in good condition owing
| to rains in March. Some gardening
done. Reardan-Wheat does not look
as we'll as it should at this time of the
year. Weather is fine for gardening.
Coulee City-Ideal weather for seed
ing. Wilson Creek-Fall sown grain
making slow progress. Early spring
sown grain growing nicely. Frosts in
hte early part of week slightly dam
aged early fruit and early gardens.
Palouse Country = Albion = Winter
wheat doing well. Early spring grain
coming up. Colton-Fall wheat excel
lent: spring wheat all sown. Some
barley to be sown yet. Pastures good
Observation-Disclosures of moisture. The
spring seeding is well along. Fall wheat
looking we'll. Tekoa-Latter part OF
week good growing weather. Progress
of fail wheat rather slow. Stand is
somewhat uneven. Fletcher-Seedins
nearly done. Grain coming nicely. Nc
winter wheat: all resown. Apricots
and cherries in bloom. Some gardens
planted. Rather dry. Hatton-Early
sown spring wheat looking we'll.
Walla Walla Country-Clarkston-
The condition of crops is good. Day.
ton-Winter wheat looks very scabby
Large acreage that will not be more
than half q stand. Some are still re-
sowing. Spring grain coming up nice
ly. Peach and cherry blossome in
bloom. Walla Walla-Weather favor
| able for all croDS Sufficient moisture