Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1847-07-09
state OF the Crops.

VERMONT. We are are gratifed to learn, as
we do from all quarters, that every thing looks
finely for bountiful harvest The cold and
rainy weather that prevailed for some two
weeks in June caused some apprehension for
the Corn crop, and, indeed may have had the
effect to diminish its amount-though the glo-
rious corn weather" that has succeeded seems
to be likely to rectify all mistakes" The
Wheat and Rye are in fine condition, and Hay,
where it was not winter.killed" promises to
be very abundant. We hear no complaints of
recurrence of the Potato disease, and, on the
whole, it may be said that the Earth will bring
forth her increase in manner well calculated
(and doubtless mcrcfully designed) to show US
that works of kindness and brothery love, and
not contentious and wars, should employ the
hearts and hands Of our people.
We collect from our exchanges accounts OF
the state of the crops in various sections Of the
Union.
Weather splendid for the crops, and every thing
promises well for the farmers in this rcglon-Ver-
mont Wdtchmdn.
The WEATHER CRoPs, &c For several weeks past
the weather in Western Vermont has been highly pro-
pltlous ~ crops OF every description obtained by cu-
| vaton. Although sowing time was late, yet wheat,
corn, oats and potatoes were seldom IN more prom
sng condition. In relation to grass, the chief depcn
dence OF Vermont husbandry, in this county the mead
ows suffered immensely from the alterations OF the
las, open winter. But for two days past we have had
such abundance of refreshing rains very consid
erably to relieve the anxiety OF farmers in relation
of the grass crop.-Middiebury Galary
| During the last week we have seen MANY of our
best farms and farmers and have endeavored 10 ascer
a os .,,l
| inquiry the prospect OF the coming crops We hear
that wheat looks poorly, especially on the ow-lands
and that promises to yield not than half the
usual crop. The heavy and long cont nued rams in
the latter part OF May and fore part OF June, have
caused great injury to these crops But STILL think
the harvest will show fair average amount of both
wheat and corn, 1t the remaining part OF the growing
season is favorable. Fields oil rye and oats look
markedly well. We noticed one field OF rye in Pierre
pont already completely headed. and the stalks about
| three feet and halt high. Although we do not claim
for this section OF country fertility equal to that OF
the Genesee valley, yet we are by means ashamed
| to have the two compared and well pleased
that farmers will be able only supply the de-
mand Tor home consumption, but have surplus
hand Tor sale We never saw orchards hold ont u
better promise than they now do. Every tree seems
to be filled with fruit -Pottsddm (N. y Mercury.
PROSPECTS, OF TIE INCOMING HARVEST. Serions ep-
prehensons have been entertained OF short crop Of
Wheat, in this country. And there has been some
reason for this apprehension. Daring fortnights
Joumeyng we had occular demonstration OF the UNI
OF our own State and Michigan. We saw but very
few fields promising over halt return and heard,
from responsible sources, OF whole sections IN Alch
gan, Illinois and Indiana, where the crop had been
entirely cut off by the frost and the fly This has
been more particularly the upon the usually pro-
life praries of northern Indiana and southern Illinois
The spring crops generally are looking well. The
cold weather during the first two weeks of June kept
Corn back; but the late rains and sunshine have
brought it forward finely The Dat crop promises to
be abundant. The fields look uncommony rich Rye
lpAlc ,stll
be abundant -Albdny Ereaing Journal.
Corn. The Seneca Fails Courier says -" An un.
usual quantity Of Corn has bee planted III this county
the present season. and although the weather has most
OF the time been untavorabe to its growth, the
plant generally looks fresh and promising Ii we are
favored with proplious weather during the remainder
oil the season. there will be immense amount OF this
kind OF grain produced in this county Many farmers,
who have formerly planted only few acres, sufficient
for their own use, are now cultvatng from fifteen 10
thirty Mr. John ?. Maynard, Of Junus is cul-
tlvang sixty acres. which is the largest quantity VIC
have observed OH single farm.
HARVEST Our farmers, says the Middctown md }
Wing OF the 18TH at have had delightful season, SO
far, Tor making hay. Many Of them have finished
and are looking up their instruments preparatory TO
the grain harvest, which will be ready TO cut in few
weeks.
The CRoPs IL MARYLAND From nearly every sec.
ton OF our State, says the Baltimore Sun. hear n
good report as to the present prospects OF the husband
man, as respects the condition OF his wheat and corn
IN the ground. a letter from New Windsor, Freder-
lex county, Md informs that the wheat and rye
crops in that vicinity very promising, and that IT
nothing occurs 10 destroy it before the harvest, Their,
. will be very abundant crop--more than usual 1t
the lower counties, the crops also sand to be quite
promising.
The WHEAT CRor. We. are happy to hear goot
accounts OF the wheat crop from very large portion
, OF our territory In the southern portion OF Raciu
and Walwor,h counties good many fields have beci
seriously injured but all through the middle, western
and northern sections the territory the wheat prom
u oO I
very generally increased last year, and there
every prospect that the surplus for export next fall
VIII show proporuonae augmentation. .ul,rauki
Sentinel, Nay -.
A letter dated Brooksfield, wv t. June sth, SAYS
:" have not seen many wheat fields, and am conse
quenly unable 10 speak OF the coming crop from per
sonal observation but have conversed with ntcIli
gent farmers from different s. ctions OF the country
who are well informed upon the subject. All agre,
that whea, on the numbered lands is very good but oil
the pralries was much injured by the frost Of
last winter.
A letter dated Eric Pa) June 18th, says-" OF
wheat there cannot be more than fourth OF crol
probably not that. Corn is backward, but comm
up Appearances in this part OF Pennsylvania ar
more encouraging. though by no means ilaucnng"
Per contra, the Wilkesbarre Advocate says
CRoPs IN NORTHERN PENNSYLVANIA. Passing
through portion OF this valley few days since, We
were gratliied with the favorable appearance OF the
growing crops. Generally they look we'll and prom
Use an abundant harvest In the early part OF the
son tears were entertained, but rain seems TO have
timely fallen and revived the then apparently droop-
inc crops There may be exceptions OF here and there
Il hcd, but generally crops promise well. Apple
and other fruit trees now give assurance that there
Will be an abundance OF fruit.
The WEATHER AND CRoPS.-Aiter three days rain
ing, blowing and shlvering, we have now pleasant
weather In the Southern part OF the state the wheat
harvest will commence IN about two weeks. Corn
looks rather yellow, but it stands WELL and few days
sun will bring it TO its color vast quantity OF Is
said to be growing than usual, owing 10 its in
creased demsnd in Europe, and the fact that many
large wheat fields which WIRE unpromlsIng have been
poughed up and planted Ohio will doubt have n
large surplus independent OF the great stap.e.'-
Cleveland Paindealer
The Milton a. c. Chronicle of tho l2h instant
thinks an average crop OF wheat will be made in tina
region corn is promising though ii is yet too to
form any opinion the result and the Ilsh potato
crop will he much larger than for years past
The Concord On, IL Sentinel Of the 18th OF June
says
THE season, though backward and unpropitious
in May, bids very fair be unusually prolific
and abundant. The late rains have ensured heavy
crops OF grass and the grains and very pro-
missing, The fruit promises well, and snow deemed
secure from frost"
PoTAToEs "A gentleman who has recently been in
OF the country parishes says the Irish potato crop
never promised TO be abundant. and the quality OF
those which have been dug pronounced better than
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