The Sun.
London, England, 1847-05-18 00:00:00

THE WEATHER AND THE CROPS.
NOTTINCETAMSHIRE.—WEEATS.-- ortler-to
correct information as res Able en the state of
the gi u clops, we h.tveicc,thily. wade very extensive
tours throughout this entire district, and find that in the
north clays the crops was never recollecterd to have *
more promising appearance. At Grove, Treswell, Ramp'
ton, North and South Leverton, Sturton, North and
South Wheatley, Bole, &c., all concur in this opinion.
In the early part of some years the plant becomes spill',
or what is commonly called " prick-eared," in which case
an abundant yield need never be calculated upon. But
the present growing crops are the very reverse cf this.
In April the stems seemed to lower to the ground, and
this has enabled the plant to stool in a remarkable de-
gree, so that no fear of a thinness of stem need be anti-
cipated. On the loamy and calcareous soils, too, the
plant is equally strong and luxuriant; and it is to be
feared that in the carry and commons of Gringley, Ever-
ton, Mistertin, and Misson, therelmay ultimately be a
superabundance of straw, which may prove a drawback •
to the general crop, should the forcing weather continue
as at the present time. On the forest lands, we heard
some time back that the plant was somewhat thin on the
extremely light soils ; but our recent visit enables us to
state that a finer prospect never presented itself. East;
west, north, and south the eye is gratified with the ate"
luxuriant crops ; and, we say it without fear of contra-
diction, that a spring so promising of plenty of food for
i
man and for beast has not been witnessed for sever
years. Within the last few days such a stimulus he!
been given to all descriptions of growing crops, andsu,
a change has been effected in the face of nature, that "
may truly be said " the clouds drop fatness."
BARLEY.—The long-continued and somewhat eSi
tremely severe winter protracted the commencement
:1
spring sowing to a somewhat later period than usual,
but such was not without the most beneficial influeal
upon the state of the soil. The lengthened frost we had
experienced completely pulverised the soil, and a fit
dry weather setting in, the barley went in in earw
condition, and finding a dry bed and a loamy soil, with
sufficient woisture in the sub-soil, it was remarked tbas
no sooner was the seed deposited than the blade Wag
visible ; and this very circumstance, in the view of * -
practical farmer, augured well for the future wellbeing
of the plant. Subsequently we had a succession of frosts,
which it was greatly feared would damage the young
plant. This, however, it did not do ; but on many
the lighter soils, the hurricanes of wind towards the end!.
of the month had a more devastating effect. Beingnw
felt here and there, its baneful influence cannot be vera,,Y
extensive. Our accounts from all parts now speak, r.
the prosperous at.,te of the growing crops ; the lane
well covered in, and thus the moisture will be preserved
in the soil, NS hick last season was abstracted before fhe
plant could cover the surface. A large crop is therefor°
now reasonably anticipated.
OATS.—Many of the remarks made relative to the -
barley crop, are equally applicabl., to this description of
grain. Soon after the blade made its appearance above
ground, it was asserted that on many of the soils whirl
had recently broken up the wire-worm was performing
its unhallowed functions, much to the annoyance of rho
farmer and the detriment of the crops. The rain, how;
ever, coming on most opportunely has had the effect us
stopping the ravages of this destructive insect, and fel
complaints are now heard of its causing further misekit.
The plant generally looks healthy and strong, but t"."
breadth occupied with this description of gram in this
district is. mare circumscribed than usual, its place being
occupied by a more extensive growth of wheat. ,
BEANS.—It is several years since our north slay
fatmbeearnss h,
andavt:rtehae failurepedwh is now
atmaybestcaarltlleilydngan average crop
of
the great paucity of those now brought to mapaprakreet.nt
our rambles we here and there see a straggling stack'
but these are exceedingly thinly strewed, and we believ!..-
the stock in the hands of the farmers to be very sat: ,
indeed. A better prospect now lies before them,
plant every where having c,rac up most regularly,.!gt
trary to general anticipation. In addition to this, it
rank and gross, and of a capital colour ; and the nut
petus it has received from the late rains is almost as,
„.
belief. In the strong clays at Itampton, Treswell, an?,
the Wheatleys, this is pre-eminently the case, aiLci
should the season for blooming prove favourable, there
never was a prospect of a more abundant produce.
PEAS.—These are net extensively grown in this nit
mediate locality, but those cropi we have seen are Wag
promising with any other. The colour is good, and to
stamina of the plant as strong as the most !wig°
agriculturist could reasonably desire. th:
it
wGaasAasffig.—rmAedt thetha
that
such commencementipa was
the
boaf
kt the pr
d resent
pastures and other grass lands, that there would h 0
grass for the cattle at Old May-day; but !‘•
nature effected since then? Why, that the wfibelde..aras:
now covered with verdure, and in a few more days g`
will be most abundant. Eierywhere it is highly Pro'
wising, but on the warmer ,soils it is more than oral
narily so. On some of the higher and colder soils, as
about Grove, it is later, but, even_,here the beneficial
a t e aof°01;n1
change of weather is fast taking effect.
POTATOES.—If we may judge from what his already
* ial failure
t
happened in Ireland, and the want which has been
experienced in our own country from the pa.
of this valuable edible for the last two or three years, its •
future well-being and prosperity must be of the highest
importance to all classes ; and it is most important to
have some accurate information as to present appear'
ances and future prospects. At present it would be pre-
mature to offer any decided opinion upon the subject,
but we may state that these prospects are much brighter
and more favourable, and present appearances indicate
that the disease has either passed, or is fast passing
away. The young plants in the open air look remark-
ably vigorous and healthy, and even those already arrived
at maturity in the frames have been found almost en-
tirely, if not altogether, free from disease.
Bops.—lt was exceedingly late before the bines made
their appearance above the surface this spring, and eTen
when they did so it was only to suffer a loss. The severe
frosts of April had a most telling effect upon the young
shoots, and left them in such a plight as to have the ap-
pearance of having been scathed with fire. This state
of things was followed by another of more serious im-
port—viz , the appearance of the flea in considerable a
numbers, which produced immense mischief. This_
species of insect generally appears in the early part of Is
the year, when the nights are cold and frosty and the
‘;
days hot and dry, and this was especially the case twotl
or three weeks ago. The insect on .the occasion of
,)
which we are speaking actually eat off the tender tops as ~r)
fast as they came to the surface, and left the rest of the ;ti
bine in the most shattered condition imaginable. During str
the last few days, however, they have nearly vanished, .
and the plants are showing signs of great improvement;
yet we have frequently observed in former years, they
leave the plant more exposed to the attacks of other
diseases.—Nottingham Journal.

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_ev ET;
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