The San Francisco call., 1905-03-29
The Weather and Crops.
Ehe weekly report Of A c. Meade, section
director Of the climate and crop service of the
N Gather Bureau is follows:
GENERAL, SUMMARY

1ne weekly report Of A Q. McAoie, section
director Of the climate ana crop service 0f the
" leather Bureau lie as follows:
GENERAL SUMMARY.
Partly cloudy and unsettled weather pre-
most OF the week. with frequent light showers;
in the southern sections the weather WeB gen
prevailed At the clcse OF the week and the
temperature was considerably - lower IN the
northern districts, with light frosts in the Sac
ramentO Valley
Conditions were very favorable for growing
crops OF all kinds. and In some sections the
SOIL had become sufficiently dry for cultivs-
rion- Flowing. seeding and the cultivation OF
hop fields. orchards and vineyards progressed
rather slowly owing TO the heavy soil Grain
and grass made good growth and are IN e1-
cellelt condition IN al sections, with indica-
tious Of unusually heavy Yields The first crop
Of alfalfa is being harvested in some sections
with very good results, and II is probable the
yield viii be above average. Pasturaee OF su-
perior quality IS plentiful and stock are in
Deciduous fruits have not been seriously In
1ured by frosts this season, and IN some sec
lions 7 IS claimed that many kar1etles are now
beyond danger unless unusually severe frosts
occur. The trees are heavily laden with blos-
SONS ana Young fruit, anc the outlook IS good
for more than average yields OF nearly all va
rieties Grapes are in good condition and
advancing rapidly. Citrus orchards are re-
markedly thrifty and the trees are in full
d. sACRAMENTO VALLEY.-The weather was
slightly cooler than during the preceding week.
but very favorable for growing crops. Light
showers fell a. intervals. Frosts occurred in
but they were TOO Light TO cause damage. II
IS reported that many varieties Of deciduous
fruits are 50 fer advanced as to be safe from
frost The trees are heavily laden with bios
SONS Rnd buds and al varieties are setting
well. Orange trees are In fun bloom and are
putting out new shoots ana foliage The out
look IS tor good crops OF fruit OF all kinds.
Grain IS in excellent condition snd In some
places Is heading out. Alfalfa is making gooo
growth Pssturage 10 abundant and Of su-
per!or quality. Farm work is progressing
COAST AND BAY sEcTToNs.-Partly
cloudy and unsettled weather prevailed most
ot the week, with frequent showers in nearly
wind prevailed at the close of the week. Plow-
ing and orchard cultivation have been resumed
fields and vineyards. Grain and grass made
good growth and are In exceilsnt condition
very plentiful and stock are doing well. Barly
apple trees are IN bloom st Clcverdale and
al secJions In San Benito County spricots
Getting spotted and not "a heavy as last
SAN JOAQUIN vALL.EY.-Ths weather was
partly cloudy and ssasonable. with ligfr rain
AZ the beginning and ending Of the week
Grain and grass have made rapic growfh and
are developing rapidly and prospects are en-
couraging for good fruit crop. Almonds
ars Pudding rapidly. Cultivation Of orchards
sne vineyards continue where the ground is
are Seairhy and IN prime condition.
SOUTHERN cALIFORNIA--wsrn and
generally clear weather prevailed during the
wee Farm work has been resumed in some
PLACES bot the so, Is generally TOO wet for
cultivation. AL streams are flowing and res
ervoirs are rapidly filling. Grain and grass
a-e IN excellent condition and making good
growth with prospects OF heavy crops Corn
vegetables are iooking well and growing rap
iSiTr Pasturage is plentiful Citrus fruit
trees are IN unusually Fooc condition and fun
- biossorns Apricots are IN full bloom and
give promise Of large crop The honey out
look Is encouraging. as Wild flowers very
abundant
EUREKA sUAIAdARY.-Raln practically put
q etop to farm work. continued rainy weather
viii prevent the formation Of fruit. but with
favorable conditions crops OF all kinds should
he - largest FOR several years.
Los ANGELES SUMMARY Vegetation OF
even, 6escrfptson has made vigorous growth
ssree tie rains Young grape vines are grow-
inr finely and are earlier than usual. All
pi3ae ~ Fruit trees promise bountsful crops
lriess injured by frost.