Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-11-13
Production of Agriculture In the next
Census.

y p
bile correct report of the agricul-
tural productions of this country,
and we are glad to notice that the
authorities having the matter In
charge, are taking proper measures
TO secure this result. A very fruit
ful source of the inaccuracy of agri-
cultural statistics is found in the in
ability of farmcs to give positive
and accurate answers TO many of the
questions put TO them, and this is
only because they have not taken the
precaution TO prepare themselves in
advance. In order that farmers may
know what will be expected Of them
n circular has been prepared, and is
now being circulated through the ag-
ricultural journals, societies and
clubs. We have received n copy Of
this circular from General Walker,
superintendent Of tue census, and
herewith publish it entire, for the in
formation OF" our readers; and urge
upon them the importance Of so pre-
pairing themselves that they may be
able to give prompt and accurate an
swers to the cnumerator when he
shall call, which will be some time
during the month of June next:
The agricultural schedule annexed to the
Act of 1880, which Il also made u part OF
the Act OF March 3, 1879 providing for
the Tenth Census, requires "A report Of the
chief productions of agriculture during
the year ended June l.
Now. there Is no distinct agricultural
year which ends on the hrst OF June, and
there is reason to believe that the statistics
Of Agriculture from 1880 10 1870, in re-.
gard to many Of tho principal products,
embraced portions Of two different crops
iussmuCh as the enumeration was pro-
iracted through three or four, and even
Ave months
By the Act approved March 3, 1879. IL
il provided that the T.nih Census shall be-
taken and completed during the month Of
June, 1850. This provision greatly re-
durcs tho liability - error which has been
noted.
A. the enumeration commences on tho
first Of June and closes on or before the
thiriicth, all the crops which ARE gathered
once "a year will fall pretty clearly on one
side or the other of the dividing line.
Thus the cotton crop reported In the
census will b" that of 1879, gathered in
the latl Of that year while tho wool clip
or "wUOl crop will D. that of lss0-cG-
cept in portions uf California and TcxAs,
where both fall and spriug clip are sc-
cured.
For certain Of the productions of aeri.
culture, however, there Is no harvest, IN
The usual sense Of that term but tho pro-
duct is gathered week by week, or dAy by
day, as II natures milk, butter, cheese.
meat fall into this claFs
la view of the requirements 81 the law.
and Of tb" great Importance nt accurate
statistical information relative 10 agricul-
ture, il is deemed 70 be highly desirable
that farmers should prepare themselves in
advance - give the information with
yromplness aud accuracy II is urgently
journals and the officers of agricultural
societies and clUbs give publicity 10 this
announcement and that all persons en-
gagcl tn agriculture who shall receive this
circular, or shall see ii In the public prints
make notes from time to time Of the quau-
iitics and values Of their several crovs
gathered, and tho number Of acres of land
planted, IN order that their statements,
when made 10 the cuumcTators, may be of
the highest possible value.
To remove any doubts that may arise
concerning the crops 20 be returned IN the
census, the following table presents tho
several crops spccidcaIiy mentioned In the
agricultural schedule, arranged according.
= s. as they fall into the calendar year 1879
'or that oi 1880, or are tn be returned for
the twelve months beginning June / 1879,
and closing May 81, 1880:
I. ~ he crop Of he calendar veor 1879.
Hheaf-Acrcs, bushels.
Cyrn-Acres, bushels.
Rus-Acrcs, bushels
O1fs--Acrcs, bushels.
Bnrisv-A Acres, bushels
Huekrhcaf-Acres, bushels.
Peas and Bcans-Bushels.
Rice-Acrcs, pounds.
Ibbdceo-Acrcs, pounds.
CottgH-ACrcs, bales.
Pofatocs--Acrcs, bushels.
Crchards--Acrcs, value Of products
dollars.
ri"syq,d,-Acro', valuf z, products,
dollars.
Small Fi7d,-Acrc', kssgot.,
dollars
Hay-Acres, tons.
ClorcT scei- Bushol
Grass seed Bushel
Hops-Acres, pounds.
HsHp--Acres, tons.
Fiar-Acres, pounds.
Bushels.
Boes-Number Of hives, pounds Of wax,
pounds of honey.
Sugar oane--Acres hogshesds Of sugar,
gallons Of molasses.
ii. OF The crop Of the calendar year 1880
H'aoI Mum har of nnaraa nounda