New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-05-15
A GOOD HARVEST PROMISED.

GOOD HARVEST PROMISED.
IRON SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT OF THE TRIBuNE.l
ST LOUIS May 12-Missourl last year was Tor
tunate, and raised an exceptionally large crop oil
wheat corn and oats. THIS year another bountiiul
weld is promised in this State. Beginning at
Sedaia which is the very central point IN Missouri,
and gong 20 Kansas City, TIE western border line'
tae ground all along is fOand to BE- IN excellent con
diton winle the weather is all that could be- asked
for As result. farmers are IN high spirits ana
look for a splendid crop. From Sedaia TO ST. Lonis
the prospect is for good crop all around for while
the ground Is in excellent condition. splendid
weather has prevailed during the past thirty days
The TmBryE's correspondent has received re-
ports from thirly-six points this state. Oi the
thrtv-six nineteen repor; larger acreage oi corn
this year than last while only single one reports
smaller acreage. Eleven say that this years corn
crop will be good one, while only one promises
poor yield.
OF the wheat crop only one correspondent reports
a smaller acreage. two report larger Willie the
rest are silent upon this question. leaving 1t to be
inferred that the acreage IS about the same,
although the increased acreage Of corn would lead
to the belief that that cereal in some places Is tax
ing the place of wheat. Ten correspondents in this
State report the growing crop OF wheat TO be as
good az that growing at this time last year, while
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cate that the crop is fair one for as already
stated, last years was exceptionally large.
The Oat crop in Missouri. Judging from the re-
ports promises to be a very large one. Seven cor
respondents report good crop, while only three
report poor one. smaller grains in Missouri seem
to be- prospcring. while fruits never did better than
they dong now.
AGENCY.-Thc acreage Of corn Is much larger
than last wears: its condition i good. WINTER
wheat's condition u only toeraOle. Other staples
are not loOhlug very well,
ApPIFToN.-The acreage Of corn Is largo: it is
reaIly all planted The condition OF winter wheat
is vtGy bad; the acreage Is small, and the crop
almost a failure. Oats are suffering for want OF
rain.
ARYO.-Thc acreage OF corn is about TIE same rs
last YEAR the crop two TO three weeks later. The
condition of winter wheat Is ood.much better than
was expected SIX weeks ago; the acreage Is some
what larger than last year fraSs and oats look
well.
ARROW RoCK-Planting corn is going on finely;
acreage Will hc 10 To 20 per cent larger than laSi
year; thus far everything has looked favorable Tor
good cro". Winter wheat J. generally poIng wen;
Ine hog crop increasing; no dl>ca,2 has appear
in spring pigs, which are DONG we'll and large
crop tor next WINTER anu spring Is looked lor
AsIGEY.-Ihe acreage in corn Is larger than last
year but the seed not coming mp II IS ha'd TO r.,
port upon II. Wheat l. looking better than n dll
earlier 3ut the prospect is not so favorable a last
wear IiaX-sced is coming up nicely, and large
acreage has been eown.
Ar1ANrA-Not much corn is planted "a vet, the
weather being cold and dry The prospect !, better
tuan IT was last year at tins tme Very little win
ter wheat has been SowlI but II look. better than
last year oats and other cereals need ram.
BETH.NY.-Thc ground has been in splendid cou-
diton AL saIing, and throc-fourthS Of the corn has
been planted IN good condition: acreage j. increased
20 per cent. Winter wheat has not improved sincc
last report; there viii NOT b. more than hall crop.
crop .ooos well. The prospect for fruit. except
pc aches. IS good
BETnE1-The acreage Of corn which is not all
planted yet, is lager than last year; he outlook
good. and good crop i aulcl patcd. Winter wheat
looks poor: Is suffering for want OF ram OF whch
there IS now good promise oats VIII he short
unless a good rain comes Apple, promise well.
BILLINGS Com is very late on account of cold
weather; acreage a quarter larger than last year;
a good crop is promised Winter wheat will give
hall Of last wears Weld. oats are poor.
Bols BRULr.-lhe outlook Tor corn is good
Farmers are generally done planting and the land
i, in good order. Wheat is badly wlntcr-killed
but may come mp 70 an average crop 1ts,potatocs
and grass are Looking well.
BOO\ViILE.-Corn is about all planted the
ground is good condi ION and the outlook i, good.
The acreage of winter wheat - about the same as
asst veal Favorable weather will make three
tourtis of 'ast years crop. which was the largest
ever harvested here.
BowLING GREIN.- Farmers are complaining
about having 90 plant Their first corn over again,
the frost having roitcd II IN the ground. Inc
weather has been DIV. but IL Is raining now. The
acreage is auou; the last year. some field,
Of winter wheat viii be an entire failure; the crop
Will not be more thaG 60 per cent OF last years:
Oats are looking well, and with good weather VIII
be good crop.
BURLINGTON JrNCTIoN.--Corn is half planted
over an acreage ncr cent larger than last year The
general ont oOk for corn Is favorable The COudi-
ton OF winter wheat stair spring wheat and oats
are fully NJ 10 tie average. with 10 per cent i'll
crease IN acreage.
CAMrRoN-rhc acreage of corn will be larger
thau lat year; = goOi deal of the cTOD is plan ed
and The ground Is - good condition. The lay crop
VIII be hight; INLET looks vel.
CANTO>.-Thc acreage of cora Is larger than last
year. Wheat sOwr on bottom lands Is good; that
the uplaudS Is far.
CAPE Observation-Disclosures have lust commenced
putting il corn, having been delayed by wet
weather. Winter wheat il in good shape Reports
are coming IN hat with few exceptions The crop in
this county blds far 10 equal mat OF last year;
I'm some localities u is REPORTED even brtt,r Otts.
potatoes ~ and other staples are IN good COndI-
ton and VIII yield abundantly.
CAEEoIITON.- The acreage of corn ia about the
same aS las, year u about half planted and in
gool condition. The condition o. winter wheat Is
good aId a. average crop IL looked for. Other
staple, promise well.
CATAwISsA A. bout the usual acreage Of corn
has bccn PLANTED in good order. The prospect is
good. With favorable wca' her a full average crop
81 winter wheat and posi- DIV better than an aver
age, may be raised Hogs are scarce; but little
oats have b en- sOwn grass IS good, and farmers IN
fine spirits.
CFvrRALIA--The condition of the corn crop is
good bit the season is late; the acreage Is per
cent Larger tna1 Iast year INC OuilOOk Is BOod.
Winter wheat is IN far SHAPE. About % per of
the crop was wiutcr-kilicd and mas been plOughcd
mt Compared with Last wear IT is back ward Oats are
back wari but are dong well now.
C4AMOIs.-PlantIng corn has commenced over
about the same acreage as last year Winter wheat
j. advancing slowly Is thin on the ground and
rams are needed badly
CuARIEsrON.-Hut little corn has been planted
vel on account of wet weather; the acreage will
he M 10 the average. Winter wheat Is looking
veil: acreage 80 PER cent less than last year.
CIIFroN-Not nu ii corn ha' been planted as
vet ground III trsl-rate condition; general out
iook much better ihan lat year. VIII have very
small crop of winter wheat. There Will be large
acreage OF oats tins season.
totI-NgIA-Paniing corn is going forward with
o. , ~ ~, t'ot coudition Winner wheat - looL
mo excellent tn. late fine weather producing
marked effects. Grass and oats are in line cOndi-
ton.