The Cecil Whig., 1882-05-13
PROMISES OF THE CROPS,
Bou:ltiful Harves;s Assured in All Sec
tons of the Country.
From tie Ner York Times.

tons of the Country,
. From tie New York Times.
! Floods, flosts, and backward Spring
I have all worked to the injury of the crops
this year, but the comprehensive state
ment of their present condition, which
the Times now lays before its readers,
will show that. despite these influences,
| the general condition, with few excep-
tions, promises an abundant harvest
throughout the country. From thirty
seven States and four Terrtories-nearly
all except those whose agricultural pro-
ducts are of no importance-the most
trustworthy information has been OBJ
tanned. From 120 different places, COW
ering over 800 centers of agricultural
work, persons whose business and inter
est it has been to secure accurate knowl-
edge of the crops have sent the result to
| the 7Ime&
The small grains, despite bad Spring
weather. promise we'll Winter wheat
will give an increased yield in nearly
every State except Indiana, Ohio. and
| New York. The last-named only will
produce much less than the average.
| Spring wheat is much more ilattering in
its promise. In the great grain States
west of the Mississippi the increase is
especially marked, in some cases as much
as IS per cent. In some of the old grain
States other grains are replacing wheat
| -barly, oats, and rye especially. In all
these large increase in acreage is re-
ported and promises a large crop. In
sccts and rust are reported in some places.
| but only in Tennessee is much alarm felt.
| Corn shows a very large increase in near
| ly every State where it is cultivated at
all. In the North it shares to some ex
tent in the displacement of winter wheat,
and in the South it is replacing cotton to
some extent. Emigration and the push
ing of railroad construction are promi
nent factors in the increase of the grain
fields
Cotton is expected to give at least an
average crop. The area devoted to it is
much smaller, floods, partial abandon
the inability of planters to obtain sutfi-
cient supplies work together to this re-
| suit. The free use Of fertilizers, how
ever is expected to keep the yield up to
Ill, : 4.
the South have been much hampered,
! also, by the difficulty in obtaining labor
ers. The sugar-cane crop is looking
| splendidly, except in 4 few cases, in some
of the flooded districts, where it has
been killed. The cultivation of rice is
receiving more attention, and probably
the average crop will be secured. To-
bacco does not show much change; an
increased acreage will be planted in some
of the Middle and Northern States.-
| Hay and grass crops have been much in
| jured throughout the country, and a
| light yield is expected. The high price
of potatoes has led farmers to devote an
| ihNiStSSu tSituSS W tii'b sSttDiS' hO
fruit crops have been the chief sufferers.
Frosts have somewhat damaged peaches
and small fruit in Virginia, Maryland,
and Della ware, and the Hudson valley.
Other fruits will give an average yield.
except perhaps cherries. The dairy in
terests in the North and East are rcceiv-
ing more attention, and, with fruit-rais-
ing, replacing the cultivation of grain.
The great cattle growing interests of the
West are most tlourishing, the mild Win
ter on the plains having been favoi able.
The condition of the crops in each
State is shown by the following recaptu-
latioh:
-4ladama.-Cotton, although the de-
crease in land is marked, is expected to
yield an average crop. The acreage of
corn and oats has been increased.
Arkaasas-Wint wheat, with very
large increase in acreage, will soon be
harvested. Corn and oats also show
large increase. Cotton-panting is going
VII, NiVi perhaps ii siiSHlls ucCltdoeu
area.
CalJornid.-The largest increase is in
the acreage devoted to vines and barley,
which are thriving. Wheat and oats
will be about as last year.
Color0de. he wheat acreage has been
increased one-third, with promise of a
corresponding yield. Crops in Southern
Colorado give way to the cattle interest,
which is in fine condition.
| Connecticut.-Th kitchen garden, the
| dairy, and the orchard are gradually
leading to smaller grain crops. These
interests are in good condition. Much
land will be devoted to potatoes.
Ddkoia.--This great grain-growing
State promises an increase in its yield of
wheat and oats of % per cent. Barley
is also being planted.
DelaT0rc.-The farmers work is very
backward. The crops of corn and wheat
will be about the average. The peach
and small fruit crop has been somewhat
damaged, hut an abundant yield is pro-
missed.
| Fl0rtdo. The cotton crop, through the
use of fertilizers, is expected to yield 10
OF II per cent increase. A good crop
of oats and large yield Of corn are ex-
pected.
Gcorgia. arious causes have led to a
slight decrease in cotton acreage, with a
large increase in food crops, principally
corn and oats. Rice and sugar-cane are
about the average.
WiHois.-Winter wheat has not been
damaged as much as was feared, and the
average yield is promised. A large corn
crop is promised. An increased acreage
in rye and oats is under cultivation.
Mdiana-The winter wheat generally
was badly injured by frost, and short
crop is expected, Harley is also injured.
Com and os,ts chow an increase. Fruit,
except apples will give small yield.
L.ra.-The wheat yield will be about
the average, but this crop is giving way
to corn, oats, barley, flax and hay, which
promise large returns. Cattle and hog
raising are attracting much attention.
hdHsas.-The outlook for all grain has
never been better. The acreage OF win
ter and spring wheat, corn and rye has
increased from 80 to 100 per cent. Sheep.
raising is growing interest.
h,ntucLy.-Winter wheat shows a