Bridgeton pioneer., 1889-06-27
CROP BULLETIN.
SOME OF THE WEATHER FA-
VORABLE.
An Excess of Rain, Average Per-
centage of Sunshine. and
High Temperature.

NEW BRUNSWICK, June 22.-The rain
fall during the past week has been
generally in excess of the weekly aver
age. The following are the largest
measurements reported: Locktown,
2.45; inches; Freehold, 1.72; Egg Har-
Dor City, 162 inches; Bridgeton, l. SO
inches, New Brunswick, 1.51 inches;
Lambertville, 1.41 inches; Morristown
and South Orange, 129. The temper
ture during the week has been slight
ly above and the percentage of sun
shine about the average.
The weather conditions, especially
during the last half of the week, have
been very favorable for the ripening
Of rye, oats and wheat. The harvest
ing of these crops will be commenced
in a few days. Corn is reported as
making a remarkable growth, and
much cultivation has been accom-
plished, but owing to the heavy rains
on the 10th and 18th the low lands are
not in condition to work. The har-
vesting OF hay is now being pushed
with vigor in all portions of the State,
with indications that the yield per acre
has rarely been equaled. A very
severe thunderstorm, accompanied by
high wind and hail, did considerable
damage to fruit trees near Egg Har-
bor City on the afternoon of the 18th.
The hailstones, which fell for ten
minutes, were. as large as pigeons
eggs
EXTRACTS FROM REPORTS.
Middlebush- has not been so
heavy for the past ten years as it is
this year. Corn has made rapid
growth. Wheat and rye are we'll loaded
but thin on the ground. Oats looking
we'll, and potatoes are doing finely.
Union-A splendid week and much
work accomplished. Glover cut and
we'll secured. New potatoes of good
size. Corn making a remarkable
growth. Wheat, oats and rye very
good.
Freehold-The Indications are favor
able to good crops. Hay very heavy
but the wet and cloudy weather re-
tards gathering.
South Orange-Crops looking we'll.
Cherries and Strawberries injured by
wet weather. Rose bugs very destruc-
tive.
Tenaf1y-A favorable week for cut
ting and curing grass. Corn has
grown rapidly.
Valley - Wheat ripening rapidly.
Oats heading above the average at
this time. Haying now being pushed.
Paterson-A week of fine growing
weather. ..
Egg Harbor City-Cool, wet, cloudy
weather has retarded the melon and
cantaloupe vines. High winds and
heavy hail on the 18th did great dam
age to fruit trees and tender vegeta-
ton.
Readington-The heavy rains first of
week greatly retarded all work. Far
mers are now busy in the hay-fields.
Wheat is beginning to turn.
Trenton-Week favorable for the
ripening of wheat, oats and rye. All
vegetables are doing we'll. The wheat
crop will be ready to cut by middle of
next week and promises large yield.
Rancocas-The fine weather has been
favorable for the cutting of grass, and
much has been housed. A little rye
has been cut. Oats, corn and potatoes
looking we'll. Wheat nearly ready for
the binder.
Moorestown-Recent abundant rain
fall and current splendid sunshine,
crops are making rapid growth and
hay gathered in the best condition.
Oceanic-Weather too showery for
successful haying, but good for corn,
vegetables and fruits. Glover and all
kinds of grass growing finely.
Woodbury-All crops seem to be do
ing we'll. Haying has commenced.
Wheat will soon be ready to harvest.
Bridgeton-The frequent showers
during the week have retarded the
harvesting of grass. Corn is now a
better color. Late potatoes being
planted.
Locktown-The past week has been
too wet for all cultivated crops. Oats
doing well except in flat places.
Peaches rotting and dropping badly.
Corn suffering for want of cultivation.
Piscataway-Considerable hay cut
and housed during the week. Corn
and other crops have made good
healthy growth. Grapes very poor
Lambertville-The very heavy rain
on the 18th did some injury to the
growing crops, as well as retarding
farm work. E. w. MCGANN,
Observer Signal Corps, Assistant in
charge.
IL III