The Russellville Democrat., 1875-07-08

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 though rather too dry in some places, but not enough so to in I ljure the plant. There has been very little replanting or addition al planting. Stands are good and the plant is forming well, Very few blooms. The condition as compared with last year is re- ported from as good to much better. There are scarcely any unfavorable circumstances rela- tive to the growth or condition of the crop. Only a few reports of lice and grasshopper, and no con- plaints of cold nights and drouth. Crop is clean and in good condi- tion, and is better cultivated than it was last year.
 Texas-One hundred and twen ty replies from sixty-nlne coun- ties, embracing the period be- tween the 10th of May and the 2Oth of June. Weather very gen orally said to have been favora ble. No addition to acreage in cotton since the 10th of May. Some little replanting where the seed failed to come up. Stands very generally represented as good, and, in the coast range of counties, the plant is reported to be forming and blooming well. A large majority of our reports agree in the statement that the season is from one to three weeks later than last year, and that the plant is generally small but is clear of grass and weeds, and in good condition, comparing favora- bly, with the sametime last year. Rains are needed ill many parts of the state, and in several coun- ties serious complaint IS made of damage by the cotton louse. The catapillar is reported in three counties, but, so far has done no material damage.
 Sonth Carolina--Ninety seven answers received from 27 counties report the condition of the wealth CT since the 18th of May as gen erally favorable. Some com plaints of cold nights. Very lit tie additional planting. Stands very generally represented as good. Thirty-four answers say it is forming well; 39 say few forming, and 9 no forming. All agree in stating that there Is no blooming up to date of these an swers. The present condition Of the plant is good, and although small, is clear of grass, and some parts compare favorably with l last year. Heavy storms of wind and hail are reported in six coun- ciese since June 7th, doing much damags. Lice reported in four equities.
 Mississippi--From nineteen counties we have received fifty six replies. The weather has been generally favorable; need inc rain in some counties, and some complaints of cold nights producing lice. There has been very little re-planting or ,addi- tional planting. Stands are good and the plant forming well, with only few blooms. The present condition of the crop is better Fthan last year at the same period. The crop is cleaner, better cult i Ivated and more advanced than last year at the same time.
 .Gcorgia--Weathcr dry and [ generally favorable. No addl- tional planting of any conse7 ouence. Stands good. Plant vigorous and generally forming well, but no blooms except in the southern portion of the state. Condition good, crop clean and well worked. The plant is some what smaller and few. days la ter, but labor peter than the same time last year. :,
 Florida-Dry and favorable weather. Clearing fields of grass. Stands good. Plant forming well and commencing to bloom. Con dition good and compares. favora. bly, with last year. Plants, tho small from the dry weather, and soiriewhat later than last year, promise to be well fruited at the bottom, winch is the principal part of the crop.
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