Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-05-28
stanton Markets.
SPECTATOR OFFICE,
STAnNTON VA Nav 81 Il

From very good opportunities of personal
| observation to some extent and through en-
quiries extending over a wider section of this
part of the Valley, we have occasionally adj
verified to the declining condition Of the grow
ing wheat and grass and a week ago furnished
| summary Of the intelligence which referred
more conclusiveiy to those interests. During
the past week the same means of ascertaining
the condition of those crops have been applied.
and the results confirm the view then ex-
pressed. which was discouraging.
The Government report Of the condition Of
wheat in Virginia May LIST, put 1t at 95, a
retrograde movement from April, when 1t was
SO. In some sections of the State, but very
limited in extent, it may reach IS or 90 the LIST
of June. but 1t will not be the case in Rocking
ham, Augusta, and Rockbridge counties For
Augusta and Rockbridge we would be glad If
assured that 1t reaches 80. We are inclined to
think it will be better In some sections of the
lower Valley and in the southwest, but the
fine wheat counties named will not be over 80,
If that. at harvest. In many sections, sheep.
sorrel and sour-grass have not only taken
possession of portions of many fields of wheat
and grass, but have literally destroyed both.
Not few readers of the SPECTATOR know per-
sonaliy Mr.. Samuel a. McCue, one of the best
and most successful farmers OF Augusta
county. who conducts his operations on a SUI
perior Middle River estate. Twenty bushels
Of wheat per acre is usually his lowest yield
but often more. II he makes one in three O
his usual crop this year he Will be satisfied
One of his usually finest fields for wheat.
culture. and now in that crop. has been given
up to cattle. The experience of Mr.. McCue
may not be as sadly realized by Others but
not a few farmers in the counties named will
share 1t to q large extent. We see no en-
couraging accounts for either wheat or grass as
full crop In general way from Piedmont or
Eastern Virginia.
On the oath there we're rains in this section
ofthe Valley, but not of the general and re.
freshing character which appeared to fall over
a wider extent of country on the 26th. These
showers were timely and will help the situa.
tion as to both wheat and grass. and largely So
for oats and corn. the first of which has made |
but little Roadway and is generally unp1omis- |
ing.
Last week we made lengthy summary of |
the condition of wheat in the winter-wheat |
belt of the Western States, citing the authority |
for the sams A much shorter crop than last |
year seemed to be the conclusion. The inter-
vening week has not improved the situation |
in those States.
Taking glance at the view entertained by |
the foreign. purchasing interests, we observe |
that the London Miller is Of the opinion that |
the wheat surplus of the United States will be |
3d. 1000 600 bushels less than the previous year,
and that our shipments abroad will fall off in |
$780, 81 40 ZOO, 900 bushels.
In our market there Is only ordinary ANNA. |
ton. Good wheat sells from 80 to 90 cents, and |
shippers as well as millers buying.
We quote corn and oats higher.
AS often remarked, hay is very dull except |
best grade. of which there is but little on |
hand.
Wool is arriving quite freely, and maintains |
q slight advance to-day from last weeks
figures. |
The quotations ara Onezesate. not rteat, |
Country Produce.
BACON-country cured.