Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-08-12
GEORGIA CROPS.
The July Report Of she Commits
stOner 81 AgrieuIEure.

The following general review Of the con-
diuon of the crops, from the July report Of
Commissioner Henderson, which has Just
been printed, viii be read with interest:
The Commissioner states In reference to
the cotton crop that while the season has
been remarkably favorable for all other
crops, It has been very unpropitious for cot
ton. The cool weather, in early spring.
impaired the stand and retarded the growth
OF the plant, rendering II, in different
sections, from one to two weeks late.
The recent excessive and continued
rains have induced a succulent
growth OF weed and tendency Of root
growth to the surface, two conditions
which viii cause serious injury II any con-
siderable drought succeeds the wet spell.
Compared to an average, the crop OF the
State is reported at vs.; In North Georgia Il
IS 81: in Middle Georgia, "a IN Southwes
Georgia, go; in East Georges, 90; and in
Southeast Georgia, 101. The prospect is
now, to the casual observer, very hsrtering,
owing to the rapid growth OF weed, but this
may prove a disaster before the crop ma
lures. The weather has been very favor
able to the propagation Of
THE CATERPILLAR,
which is reported in several counties In this
State, Alabama, Texas and Mississippi. EX-
perienced planters wi understand the rapid
ity with which these destroyers propagate
when they make their appearance at this
season, especially when the plant is in so
tender and succulent condition as 1t is at
present, all over the cotton States. The
prudent planter will, therefore, prepare to
avail himself Of every practicable means Of
destroying the pests as som as they appear
IN force The crop is now at most critical
stage; much will depend upon the weather
during the next few weeks. The indications
now point to a short crop all over the South.
II this be the case, the price may compen-
safe for the shortness Of the crop. At
present It is impossible to forecast what the
crop will be.
TIE CORN CROP.
The corn crop OF the State, and indeed,
of the whole South, is extraordinarily fine.
This, following the fine small grain crops
harvested this season, causes a buoyanc9
among the farmers beyond that Of any year
within the last decade. The crop is now
generally made, and on uplands is as good,
where properly cultivated, as the lands are
capable Of making. Bottom lands, except
where well drained, have suffered from ex-
cess of rain. The crop in the whole State is
20 per cent. above an average. In North
Georgia It is 116: in Middle Georgia, LIP; in
125, and in Southeast Georgia, us.
FIELD PEAS.
This important crop is receiving unusual
attention this year. The area is large and
the prospect good In every section OF the
State. Compared with an average, the crop
of the State is reported at 10S; in North
Georgia. los; in Middle Georgia, no; in
Southwest Georgia, l06; in East Georgia, 105,
and in Southeast Georgia, los. 1t is crafty
ing to report a large area OF the stubble
land from which the small grain crop was
harvested planted in peas. This is step In
the right direction, as the supply OF vegeta-
, BILE matter which the vines will return to
the soil will not only enable the planters to
dispense with the purchase Of ammonia for
the crops which will occupy these fields next
year, but the vines will supply mineral plant
food in available forms, materially improve
the mechanical condition Of the soil and in
crease It's capacity for absorbing and retain
ing moisture.
SWEET POTATOES.
This valuable crop has received the atten-
| tlon its importance demands. The area
planted is larger than usual and the crop is
| remarkably promising. 1t is suggested that
! those who have evaporatOrs experiment
| with sweet potatoes sliced and evaporated,
| lust as apples, peaches, ETC., are. Mrs.
l.
year that were of superior quality. This
| method of saving them solves the difficulty,
so often formidable, of the potatoes rOtttng
/ IN the bank during fall and winter. They
| are reported in the whole State, compared
| to an average, at 112; in North Georgia, 109;
| IL Middle Georgia, lib; in Southwest Geor
gis, 113; in East Georgia, 1l5; and IN South
| east Georgia, 10.
OTHER CROPS.
The sugar cane, as compared to an aver
age, is 1O7- The crop in the southern part
OF the State is unusually romising. Sor-
ghum is having a falling off in the attention
/ that is bestowed. The condition Of the crop
is, however, very promising. The rice crop
is in good condition. Chufas are not re-
ported as extensively grown vet. German
carr. the popular food fish ARE reported as CIV
ing great satisfaction. Tne distribution will
/ be continued this fall. The Commissioner
reports that the general outlook In the State
was never more iattering at this part Of the
season for all crops except cotton. The
farmers are reported in fine spirits and are
| jubilant over the prospect.
POISONING COTTON WORMS.
Commissioner Henderson has the follow
ing in reference to cotton worm poison:
10 the supplemental crop report OF last
year fcircular No. 231O Captain Warner
ISCipe III preparing pOtsO" - eAN u.s. ~
ton of the cotton caterpillar was given.
Experiments with poison prepared by this
recipe show that not less than 15O gallons
OF water should be added instead of 40 gall
Ions to prevent It from destroying the
plants. The recipe should read as follows:
Prussic, 25 ozs.; glue, 81 CTS; by caro.
soda, 3 oZs., and water B gallons; boil Tor
half an hour and add enough water to make
$50 gallons"
An Old SavanD anIan at Il PasOs
Texas.