The Sun.
London, England, 1847-06-17 00:00:00

HOP INTELLIGENCE.

MAIDSTONE.-Our hop bine is now as vigorous as
could be wished at this time of the year, but it is fol-
lowed up by the fly and lice to such an extent that in all
probability it will shortly give way to their attacks.
The blight, as usual, is more particularly at the outskirts
of the grounds, and in confined situations. The large
plantations are much more clear, but they are more in
danger from the effects of the latter fly. Duty, 170,000 L
to 175,0001.

FARLEIGIL—Our hops look well, but there is some in-
crease of fly.
BOXLEY, AYLESFORD, AND BURHAM.—The hop bine
in these parishes has not grown so much during the past
week ; but it is very full for the time of year, looking
healthy, with scarcely any fly.
STAPLEHURST.—The plant is looking healthy, al-
though in some grounds the fly is still numerous. The
cold nights this week have rather retarded its progress.
WROTHAM, PLAXTOL, IGHTHADI, AND SHIPDOTJRNE.
—The hop plant in the above named districts continues
to grow vigorously, notwithstanding the cold winds, and
the unfavourable nights of the past week. There is to
be found considerable fly in the grounds, and the hail
storm has decapitated many of the bines, but upon the
whole there are at present prospects of a good crop.
TICEHURST.—The hop bines in this parish are look-
ing well • but a great many fly at places, particularly
where the bine is weakly.
BATTLE.—The hops continue to thrive in this neigh-
bourhood. There has been some talk of vermin, but it
is thought by many good judges that the plant is in so
forward a state that it will be able to withstand any
attack that may be made upon it.
BIIRWASH.—For some time past the growth of the
hop bines here has been rapid. To keep pace with
them the tiers have had to work incessantly. Their
services are now, however, nearly at an end. Fostered
by the late easterly winds, we have considerable fly,
which seems most prevalent in low situations. It does
not, however, appear materially to retard the progress
of the plant.
EASTHOITHLY.—The fly on most of the bine in this
district were for a time completely eradicated, but they
have since made their appearance in increased numbers
yet the bine in most instances looks strong and vigorous,
and at present bids fair to overcome all its enemies.
FARNHAM.—The hops have made very great progress;
they reach in some places to the top of the poles. They
never looked more healthy, and continue free from fly
and blight of every description.
GOUDHURST.—The hop bine in this neighbourhood is
looking strong and healthy, and is generally beyond the
tier's reach. The fly during the past week has made its
appearance in some of the grounds, while others are quite
exempt.
11ORSMONDEN.—Our hops are still very foul, but the
presence of fly is certainly more partial than it was ten
days since. The bines are growing fast, but not so ra-
pidly as they were, in consequence of the very reduced
temperature we have experienced for the last week.
MAYFIELD.—The cold nights of the past week have
retarded the progress of the bine, but it still looks in
a growing state, and to all appearance doing pretty
well. The bine is still very full of fly, and should the
weather become more congenial they will overcome
any ill effects the vermin has had upon them.
PEASMARSH.—Our hops are growing rapidly, and of
good colour. Since Saturday fly has made its appear-
ance and increased daily; upwards of fifty on a leaf
have been seen, and from three to ten generally through
the ground.
RYE.—The cold of the last few days, while it has
checked the hitherto vigorous growth of the hops, has
also had the effect of checking the ravages of the fly.
Previous to the late cold nights this insect wasvery much
upon the increase.
CRANDROOB.—We have a great deal of fly still, but
the bine continues to prosper.
LITTLE CHART AND PLITCHLEY.—The bine is grow-
ing very fast, and looks very promising, with but very
little fly. Some of the grounds in Pluckley were never
looking better than at present.

BETHERSDEN AND SMARDEN.—The bine is generally
growing well and at present bids fair for a good crop.
Some of the grounds are rather backward. The bine is
mostly clear of fly.
BIDDENDEN.—The bine is looking very healthy, and
some pieces have a good deal of fly.
TUNBRIDGE.—We have plenty of bine, but it is not
free from insect, although daily improving.
ALTON AND COUNTRY DISTRICTS, JUNE 14.—Some

plantations have suffered from the cold nights, and we
have a considerable quantity of fly and vermin. The
plantations which produced such large crops last year
appear to a certain extent to be exhausted, and we do not
expect a heavy crop in the ensuing season.