Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1889-07-04
WEEKLY CROP REPORT.
CLOUDY, SULTRY WEATHER
ALL THE WEEK.
Harvesting Somewhat Retarded
Large Yields OF Hay
and WhAat

NEW DICONoWlCh, IN. J.s OuhO 30.
During the past seven days the tenn
perature has been above the weekly
average in the northern, central and
western portions of the State, and
slightly below it in the southeastern
and southwestern portions, where fire.
quent local showers and cloudy
weather prevailed. The rainfall for
the week has been very unevenly dis.
tributed. The following are the largest
measurements reported: Lambertville,
Hunterdon county, 1852 inches; Lock
town, Hunterdon county, 1.57 inches;
Hopewell, Mercer county, 1.30 inches;
Madison, Morris county, 1.08 inches,
and Bridgeton, Cumberland county,
O94 inches The smallest measure
ments reported are Union, Union
county, 0.21 inches, and South Orange,
Union county, OBS inches. The per
centage of sunshine was generally de
ficient, cloudy and sultry weather pre-
vailing.
CROP CONDITIONS.
The harvesting of hay has been quite
general throughout the State, but was
retarded somewhat by the frequent
local showers from the 25th to 9th,
inclusive. The yield is SO large that
owing to the above condition some
difficulty has been experienced in cur
ing and housing. In no previous year
has the wheat crop looked more prom
Using, and with favorable e weather the
harvesting will commence in a few
days. Corn, potatoes and all varieties
OF truck have made a good growth
during the week Grapes are reported
''rotting badly at Egg Harbor City
and Rancocas.
EXTRACTS FROM REPORTS.
Lambertville.-The heavy rain did
much damage to hay that was cut.
Farmers pay little attention to the
forecasts We need more signal
flags on high grounds. Crops are in
excellent condition and growing nicely.
Imlaystown.-Week very unfavor-
able for gathering hay. Wheat and
rye ready to cut. Corn and oats look
ing we'll.
INSTRUMENTATION favorable for
nearly all crops. The cool nights of
gath and 25th had some retarding
effect on corn, bat both field and
sweet corn are looking well. Grass
cutting in progress.
College Farm.-Clover a heavy crop
and of good quality, but considerably
lodged. Wheat nearly ready to har-
vest, somewhat affected with rust.
Corn growing WELL Oats and peas
ready to feed.
Moorestown.-Cloudy and rainy
weather from oath to eth has prevent
ed effective harvesting and cultivation
of crops.
Bridgeton.-Cloudy and wet wealth
er has retarded gathering and curing
hay. Potatoes and tomatoes looking
fine.
Middlebush.- cloudy weather
fore part of week retarded haying and
harvesting. Corn and oats growing
very fast. Potatoes and garden truck
looking fine.
Egg Harbor City.-Weather very
unfavorable for harvesting wheat and
rye. Grapes are rotting badly since
2sd.
Trenton. The week has been favor
able for vegetables and grain. Hay
ing delayed owing to heavy fog and
rain. Much grass cut, but Aifficult to
cure where heavy, owing to absence
of sunshine. Wheat on the farm of
''State Industrial School" cut on the
27th. Oats looking we'll and will be
an average crop.
Union. nights and frequent
light showers forbid curing hay.
Work favorable to grain, which is
ready to cut; corn in tassel.
Oceanic = Week moderately favor
able for haying, good for corn and gar
den truck; berries promising; grass
yielding well.
lay cIOp HOW hdINeSOihS
promises above the average yield. The
average yield of tomatoes and corn
promising.
Lockto wn-The beginning of week
was favorable for cultivation of crops,
but the heavy rain of Wednesday has
gut farm work at standstill. Much
hay out during the rain.
South Orange-All crops doing we'll.
Hay crop large and in good condition.
Newton-Week generally favorable
for all crops. Rose and potato bugs
have appreciably diminished.
Readington-The heavy rain on the
Goth has made ground very heavy.
Great quantity of hay out. Some rye
cut. Wheat nearly ready
Rancocas.-Harvest and haying in
full blast. Wheat and grass above the
tatoes looking fine