Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1882-05-25
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House and Farm.
THE CROPS.

in colleo.ing from all sections show
that despite these influence the gen.
eral condition, with few exceptions,
promises an abundant harvest thro'-
out the country.
The condition of the crops in each
State is shown by the following recap.
itulation:
Alabama-Cotton, although the de,
crease in land cultivated is marked, IS
expected to yield an average crop.
The acreage Of corn and oats has been
increased
Arkansas-Winter wheat, with very
large increase in acreage, will soon be
harvested. Corn and oats also show
large increase. Cotton planting is go.
ing on, with perhaps slightly de-
creased area.
California; largest increase is in
the acreage devoted to vines and bar
lev, which are thriving. Wheat and
oats will be about as last year.
Dakota This great grain growing
State promises an incaease in its yield
of wheat and oats of % per cent. Bar
ley is also being planting.
Deeware--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 badly damaged, if not destroyed.
Georgia-Various causes have led
TO slight decrease in cotton acreage,
with large increase in food crops,
principally corn and oats Rice ana
sugar cane are about the average.
Illinois Winter wheat has not been
damaged as much as we feared, and
the average Weld is promised An IN
creased acreags in rye and oats is I'M
der cultivation.
Indiana-The winter wheat gener-
ally was badly INJURED BY frost, and
short crop is expected. Barley is also
injured. Corn and oats show an IN
crease. Fruit, except apples, will give
small yield.
Iowa-The wheat yield will be about
the average, but this crop is giving
way to corn, oats, barley, flax and hay,
which promise large return. Cattle
and hog raising are attracting much
attention.
Kansas outlook tor all grain
has never been better. The average OF
winter and spring wheat, corn and rye
has increased from 80 to 100 per cent.
Sheep raising is a growing interest.
Louisiana-Cotton planting has,
been retarded; the acreage will prob
ably not change much. The sugar
cane, except in overhowed places, is
generally in very good condition, with
the usual acreage. Corn will show
some increase.
Marvland-More than the average
crop Of wheat and corn is promlsed.-I
Tobacco will remain about the same
The fruit crop has been nearly de-
stroyed by frost.
Massachusetts - Grains generally
are promised abont the averaged. Hay
POTATOES and tobacco show slight in
crease. The dairy interests are being
extended.
Minnesota-Large crops are expect
Ell, with an increased acreage oil 10 per
cent. in wheat and 5 per cent. each IN
corn and amber cane.
Nebraska-Corn promises the larg-
est increase, estimated by some at %
per cent. Small grains show an in,
crease and good condition. Hogs and
cattle have wintered well.
New Jersey-Hay and clovea have
generally been much injured. A light
increase in wheat, rye, oats and corn,
and decrease in tobacco are report
ed. A good crop Of fruit is expected
New York-Winter wheat will show
a short crop, More oats and a bout the
same barley have been planted. Dairy
industry is extending, Hops have
been injured 10 per cent. The Hud,
son Valley peach crop is a failure; 9th
er fruits except cherries, promise we'll.
Observation-Disclosures an
increase in general acreage, it is be-
leved that grain and hay will not
give average returns. Corn, oats, po-
,atoes and tobacco are more extensive
ly planted.