Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-25
COTTON IN THE COUNTIES.
A SLIGHT TINIPROVENTE NOTED
BY THE NEWS SPECIALS.


tion OF the cotton crop, presented below,
do not show any great change since the
reports of last week. There are still
complaints Of worms, rust and caterpil-
lars. In some localities there has been
/ too much rain. The general tone of the
report is that there will be a very con-
siderable falling off from the yield of last
/ year.
DOUGHERTY COUNTY.
! ALBANY, August 23.-The condition of
the crop at present is in tolerable good or
der, but not more than half as good as
that OF last year, although cleaner. The
crop is nearly ruined by drought Rain
| commenced few days since, and the
worms are hard at work doing a great
deal of damage. The yield will not eX-
ceed one bale to eight acres. Picking
commenced several days ago. The rust
has caused great many bOlls to open.
There is lack of laborers, the saw mills.
turpentine farms and railroads having
furnished them employment.
BRYAN COUNTY.
WALDEN BRANCH, August 23.-The
late cotton is now doing very well. The
average yield Will be about 400 pounds of
seed cotton per acre. The worms have
made their appearance in a number of
places, and are doing some damage. There
is scarcity of labor.
BULLOCK COUNTY.
STATEsBORO, August 23.-There has
been but little change in the crop since
the last report.
BANKS COUNTY.
HOMER, August 23.-There is nothing
new to report, except that fine rains have
fallen, which will greatly benefit the crop.
Picking will begin September l.
BERRIEN COUNTY.
NASHVILLE, August 23.-Since the last
report rust and worms have made their
appearance, but the damage they will do
cannot yet be accurately estimated.
Labor is very scarce, and wages CORE
spOndlngly high, which win cause much
delay in picking and ginning, thereby
subjectng the growers to heavy losses on
account of inclement weather. etc. Pick
ing has commenced five days earlier than
at first expected.
COLUMBIA COUNTY.
APPLING, August 23.-There is a slight
increase in the acreage over last year.
Some planters are blowing vet IN their
late cotton. A close observer of crops
thinks this is the poorest crop in seven
teen years. The cotton plant is a very
faithful one, but the hot weather and
IL.
will take about four acres to make bale.
The supply of labor is equal to the de-
mand.
FRANKLIN COUNTY.
GAINESVILLE, August 22.-The condi-
tion of the crop is not near so good as it
was at this time last year. 1t has suf-
fered considerably from dry weather. The
fine season of a few days ago, no doubt.
will improve it some, but it is too late to
help it much, and difficult to state what
the yield per acre Will be; some farmers
estimate it very low. Picking will begin
about September 1st or 10Th.
GILMER COUNTY.
ELLIJAY, August 23.-Cotton is not
raised in Giimer to an extent that will
Justify report. What little is planted In
Gilmer can be put at 70 per cent. as COM
pared with good crop last year.
GLYNN COUNTY.
HAMILTON, August 23-The condition
OF the crop at present is not as good as
that of last year, and the crop is seriously
damaged by drought in some portions of
the county. No worms are reported.
HARALsON COUNTY.
BUCHANAN, August 23.-The condition
of the crop at present is about 30 per cent.
poorer than that of last year, and it is
threatened with damage by rust.
JASPER COUNTY.
MONTICELLO, August 23.-Since the
last report the condition of the cotton
crop has improved. The planters are
more cheerful, and it is generally believed
that there will be two-thirds of last wears
crop made i'll the county; late cotton is
doing finely and will make a fine crop
should the rains continue. There are no
signs of worms. One of the farmers COM
menced picking on last Monday, the Goth.
LINCOLN COUNTY.
LINCOLNTON, August 23.-Since the
last report there has been no improve
ment in the cotton crop, the opinion now
prevailing that 1t will take five or six
acres to make bale, and if the rain stays
off few days longer it will require from
six to eight acres. Picking has COM
menced and labor is sufficient to handle
the present crop.
MURRAY COUNTY.
SPRING PLACE, August 23.-The condi-
tion OF the crop is very good. The season
continues fine and the promise of an aver
age yield OF cotton is now flattering. The
weed is small, but we'll filled with bolls.
and no sign of shedding. Corn, sorghum
and sweet potatoes are improving finely
and promise fair yield. Early corn is
doing better than hoped for some time
since.
MORGAN COUNTY.
MADISON, August 23.-There is nothing
new since the last report. Rain is badly
needed in some sections. The crop is
about % per cent. below that of last year.
Picking will begin about September l.
There is plenty of labor.
OGLETHORPE COUNTY.
LEXINGTON, August 23.-The condition
OF the crop at present is 30. The cot
ton has been considerably injured by
drought. The estimated yield per acre is
300 pounds of seed cotton. Picking has
commenced, butts not general. There is no
lack Of labor. The yield is variouslv esti-
mated from one-third to half crop. There
is an abundance of rain now, but too late
to benefit the cotton.
PIERCE COUNTY.
BLACKsHEAR, August 23.@The first
bale OF new cotton was sold here last Sat
urday by j. II. Gray, and bought by DIR.
ID. n. Baldwin at cents per pound. The
caterpillars are destroying the crop, and
young cotton is damaged greatly.
PICKENS COUNTY.
JASPER, August 23.-The crop prospect
is very good. No serious disaster since
the last report, and as yet very little COM
plant OF the caterpillar. The probability
is, that they have disappeared for the pres
ent. 1here is some little rust in cotton
Corn will turn out well, and other crops
in proportion.
PIKE COUNTY.
ZEBULON, August 23.-Very heavy
rains have fallen and the streams are
higher than ever known to the Oldest citi-
zen, and in some places the land is badly
washed and the crops damaged. The
present yield will make about SIS per cent.
of last years yield. The weed is compar-
atively small, but full. There is no she'd
ding yet. Picking has not commenced.
PULASKI COUNTY.
HAwKINsvILLE, August 23.-There is
no change since the last report.
ROCKDALE COUNTY.
CONYERs, August 23.-The condi-
tion of the crop at present is well
marked, but will not be half as large as
that of last year. The cotton is seriously
damaged by drought, The estimated WELD
per acre Will not be more than from 400
to 250 pounds of seed cotton. Picking will
commence on September 1st and continue
until the 10th. There is full supply of
labor.
STEWART COUNTY.
LUMPKIN, August 23.-The condition of
the crop at present is So Worms have
destroyed the crop on many farms. Pick
ing began on the 20th inst. Very little
cotton is open yet and late cotton prom-
Ises well IN some places where the rains
have fallen,