REMARKS 



The mean daily temperature for the month of June was 69.1 

 degrees. This is 3.4 degrees above normal. The precipitation for the 

 month was 2.41 inches compared to the normal of 3.75 inches. During 

 the period May 28 to June 21 there was only 0.11 inch of rainfall, 

 thereby creating mild drought conditions. 



Dr. Frank Southwick of the Pomology Department makes the 

 following remarks: 



'The month of June was below normal in rainfall but above aver- 

 age in sunlight and average mean temperature. Dry weather notice- 

 ably influenced the size and yield of unirrigated strawberries. It does 

 not appear that dry weather has influenced growth of tree fruits yet. 

 Now that the June drop is over, it is apparent that most apple varieties 

 which bloomed, with the possible exception of Delicious, have set 

 enough fruit for a full crop. The above normal amount of sunlight 

 is expected to favor flower bud formation for the 1954 apple crop and 

 help return many alternating Mcintosh blocks to an annual bearing 

 condition. As one might expect, following the excessively wet months 

 of March, April, and May, apple scab is a serious problem in many 

 orchards. Peaches have set very heavily, and an above average crop 

 of this fruit is anticipated." 



Publication of This Document Approved by George J. Cronin, State Purchasing Agent 



