American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-03-30
Agricultural Reports for February.

UOt stS stN w Z uO
sire. yet considering the short notice
our reporters have had, we cOngrat-
ulate our readers that we are able to
make as good n beginning. The
promptitude with which leading
agriculturiSts throughout the State
have responded to Undergraduates,
shows an interest in the system of
crop reports which will undoubtedly
make ii Il success.
We have adopted the plan of Civ
ing the reports of each county Sepa
rarely. as most convenient for ref
erence.
Even the casual reader will find
food for reflection in these reports,
and some facts developed rs regards
the varied products of our State,
not generally known beyond the
borders.
1t will be seen that those counties
in most prosperous condition are
well supplied with breadstuffS. and
are adopting varied industry. La
Dor seeks cheap provis'ons; and is
more reliable at greatest distance
from cities, towns and railroads. Col
orcd Iaborprs are renting more than
! formerly, show less disposition to
work for wages. or on shares.
Again, we find clover, grass, and
small grains succeeding we'll in cen
rial. and in southern portions of the
State. where the soil is adapted to
them, and proper care exercised in
seeding.
Fruit culture is rapidly increasing
in all directions, and giving encour-
aging results.
In few counties increased atten-
ton is being given to fine stock.
Tile BirkShire has decided prefer
rrce to all others. Ayre~lIire, Dew
on, Aldprny, and Durham cattle.
are on trial. Sheep, especially i'll
the ''pinry woods" succeed well.
The effort to raise a large cotton
crop will he somewhat connterbal-
Ianced by the scarcity of labor and
provisions, as we'll as increased eau
fion on part of merchants advancing
supplies; so I'VE may hope our people
will be compelled to do What their
better Judgment would suggest, viz:
to make sure of plenty of provisions.
anu ltI Su' BitS S'ol's
In taking a general view of the
situation, though there is much To
cause apprehensiOn, yet there are
many indications Of Improvement,
and an evident desire to pursue a
wiser policy on the part of at least
our intelligent farmers. We hope
they will practice as well as talk
Improvement.
CHoCTAw.-Financ slightly i'm
proved. A small deficiency of mca;
il supply of corn. WOrk-ieams III
good order. Labor Inefficient and
scarce. Some disposition to improve
land. No more grain and forage
crops planted than last year. Corn
and oats succeed veil; mesquit grass
does we'll; also n native grass (name
not known) that made it's appear
ance some years ago on low lands;
this grass makes very fine hay. I'm
proved implements used To some eX
tent successfully. No commercial
fertilizers used, and no improved
stock introduced. Some little atten-
ton paid to fruits. with fine success
Corn, cotton, red oats, Irish and
sweet potatoes, peas, turnipS, sor
ghum, rice, apples, peaches. piums,
pears, grapes, and most vegetables
do well. Weather unusually cold
8 me progress i'll PREPARING for
crops.
| CARROLL.--Financial condition
much better. Deficit of meat %
per cent; corn 10 per cent. Condi-
ton OF labor unsari>tactOry-gr
demand for reliable labor. Growing
interest in improved culture, labor
saving implements, and Improved
stock Wheat, oats, clover and
herds grass cultivated successfully.
Month nnIavOrable for work; red
oats being sowed extensively.
Financial condition I'M
changed. Provision supply short;
meat very scarce. Labor improved.
Many whites emigratiug to swamp
lands Corn, red oats. wheat, clov
er, grasses, fruits and vegetables
succeeded we'll with proper culture.
Improved stock, labor saving imp'e-
ments being slowly introduced, but
successful.
LEFLORE.--There is some improve
ment in condition of people. Corn
plentiful; meat one third less than
demand. Work teams AMI stock in
a fair condition. Supply of labor
increasing 10y Immigration of whites
and negrutS. Cotton the great sta
ple-our soil is peculiarly adap'e'l
TO it. Corn, wheat, rye and oats,
do well, and increased attention paid
To fruits. Farm operations back
ward.
MONTGOMERY.--T Is some i'm
prOvement III financial condition of
people, and great disposition to
cconomize. Nearly enough meat
for home use; corn deficient. No
special changes in labor any way
the supply not near equal to de
mand. There is decided improve
inrnts amongst the farmers. In
proved stock and machinery are
being introduced. Fruits receiving
incl eased attention. Glover, herds
and orchard grass do well when
properly seeded. Germ. cotton, oats,
wheat and rye, all succeed with
good tiIIage. Farm work progress
ing
YALOBUsHA.-PeOple beginning
to ccomomise, and doing better. Pro
visions nos quite enougl for home
supply. Condition of labor unsatiS-
factory. Improved agricultural I'M
| moments in Intelligent hands, do