The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1881-09-15
Tie Condition of the Crops,

The following condensed statement of
the condition Of the crops for the month
ending September l, in South Carolina.
is made up from returns to the State De.
partment of Agriculture:
The estimates are based upon 12I re-
plies, covering every county except one.
IS correspondents report the weather un-
favorable, Sc favorable.
CoTToN.-The returns show still fur
ther decline in cotton prospects from the
August reports. Many correspondents
are of the opinion that the August crop
will be too late to mature Others say
that with q very late Fall, fair yield
may be obtained from tho second crop.
Wind and rain in many sections inflicted
some damage by beating out open cotton.
Rust and shedding is reported in various
localities. Picking is very general, aud
some correspondents think that half of
the crop is now open, and that the entire
crop will be gathered by October lst. In
sonic counties the bols are very small
and lint short. The prospects are GER
tainly not encourage. g, but correct esti.
mates as to yield cannot be definitely
stated until the probable outcome of the
top crop is determined, which now de-
pends upon the lateness of frost. An
early Fall will possibly reduce the pres
ent estimate. The average for upper
Carolina is 81, middle Carolina 81, and
lower Carolina 64, decline for the State
from August reports of l6 per cent.
CoRN.-There has been very little
change in the condition of the corn crop
since last report. Early corn was too far
advanced to be benefited BY August rains.
Correspondents report some improve
ment in late planted, which brings the
present estimates above the August re-
turns. The average for upper Carolina
is 60. middle Carolina ~, lower Carolina
Az an increase Of per cent. for the
State.
RICE.-Upland rice has been improved
by August rains aud the prospects are
fair. In the low country the crop suf-
fered severely from salt in the rivers, and
great damage has been done by the storm
on August 9th. Our correspondent in
Georgetown county says; "The recent
gale flooded with sea water (overtoppiiing
for one tide) all the crops for fifteen miles
above Georgetown. Damage to old rice
planted in April less than that planted
in May. June planting in many places
killed by salt water beyond recovery.
Loss to crop not less than so per cent.
with favorable harvest Continued rains
and high tides may make it greater" In
upper Carolina the condition is reported
mt 78, middle Carolina Sc and lower Car
olina 81.
PEAS AND SORGHUM.-No material
change is reported in either OF these
crops. In some sections an improvement
is noted, but the general condition varies
but little from the August report.
THE OUTLooK.-Wo regret that the
outlook is less promising than was ex-
pected month ago. We cannot 90 bet
ter than to quote from IN esteemed cor
respondent, himself practical ana sue,
cessiul farmer: Cotton is done for and
estimating not more than half crop, the
wise. energetic planter will save it as
clean and nice as possible, hold 1t, II ne
can. and above ali thi1Ss SOW large ont
crop as soon as practicable, and colo, no.
mence 10 economize right "o,c, fer 1897
will most assuredly be bad year on all
who are not forehanded. Grazing lots OF
barley and rye will be Of great help IN
keepipg stock and assist very mucn
through the trying months of next March
and April. Rye on rich land will iui, ,l.
nish earlier forage and more OF II 10 takS :
the place of fodder than anything
know of. 1t can be cci three or ioul
times with cradle, commencing as soon
AZ it heads out aud curing ike nay
Mules and horses relish it, thus cured
very much, and q crop can be MADE on
it. with very little corn"