The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-29
CONDITION OF THE CROPS
FARMING Numbered BY ExCES-
STTE PRECTPTT4TIOy.

Danviile's Temperance Contest-severc Snow
Storms Ranging Throughout virglnia-Ob-
scrvations OF Eastcr-Rivers Rapidly Ris-
ing All Over the Stnte-yirginia Events.
LYYcHBURo, Va. Mar 2s,-lSpecinl. Fol
lowing is the Virginia weekly weather crop
bulletin. based on reports from voluntary
crop correspondents throughout the State.
and published by the United States Signal
Service for the week ending Friday, March
q. 1891. and * furnished by J. \. Ryker
Central Office. Lynchburg. Va
The reports Of the past seven days show
that there has been generally very little sun
shine and the temperature considerably be-
low the normal.
EXCESSIVE PRECIPITATION.
The precipitation las been generally excess
sive. and averages from one 20 thgee aud one
half inches of rain and melted snow There
were excessive rains and heavy snow IN the
eastern section on Saturday and Sunday and
on Thursday and Friday.
There was an excess Of precipitation in
general. and was largely rs snow IN the North
and West and averaged from five -
twelve inches IN depth, though melting rapidly.
Some progress had been made IN the South
west in blowing. but the rains have again put
a stop to all farm work. Continued wet
weather has delayed making tobacco-beds.
and all farm-work and gardening operations
are very much behind. Far weather and sun
shine are much needed.
Following are the remarks OF special cor
respondents.
LYNCHBUBG.
Precipitation rs inches in four days Nor
nal amount Of the week would be about 0.o4
inches. Very little sunshine. Ground too wet
for plOwing.
BEDFORD CITY.
Precipitation $50 inches in four days. The
outlook is bright for all crops. The snow and
rain appear 10 have benefited wheat.
sAIFM.
Precipitation 49, inches in three days.
Seven inches If snow on the ground Friday
morning. and WAS destructive to trees. No
spring crops yet put in. Wheat Is look ing
fine.
DANvMLR.
The weather for the last seven days has
been cold and threatening, with rain on fu-
day.
CHRisTIGNsBURG.
Precipitation. lao inches IN four days.
Snow fall Thursday night was nine inches.
Wheat looks well. No planting done yet;
ground too wet.
Precipitation. O9o inches in four days.
Farmers did some blowing. but are delayed
again by sleet and rain of Thursday and fri-
day.
DIG STONE GAP.
Precipitation 80 inches in two days, and
was beneficial 10 growing crops, but wet
weather has kept gardening back.
srAUNrOS.
Precipitation la inches Thursday and Fri
dav. with thirteen inches Of snow on the
ground Thursday evening, and then showing.
DALE ENTERPRISE.
Precipitation co inches in four days. Very
little of sunshine. Ground too wet for pl0w-
ing. and roads almost impossible. Ten inches
of snow ON the ground Friday morning, and
still showing.
Precipitation i.3s inches in three days; 10
inches Of snow on ground at 7:3OA.M NJ. Friday
and still showing.
sTASDAEDsyILLE.
Thursday 26th. precipitation O62 inches in
two days. Very little Of sunshine; ground
soaked and too wet FOR teamwork. Dry
weather is needed 10 make grass grow, as feed
is running short.
yAScY's MILLS.
Precipitation 10 inches in four DAYS: 6
inches snow on ground at A. NJ. Friday
and showing hard.
MOssINGFOBD.
Precipitation 3O4 inches in four days. and
only three days Of partial sunshine excessive
rains of 22d and 27th injured all crops, no
oats seeded, and plant-bods not yet done.
NoTTOwAY COURTHOUSE.
Precipitation 3.55 inches in five days; wheat
and grass need warm sunshine; dry weather
needed 10 prepare for crops.
RICHMOND.
Precipitation $40 inches in five days, and
has been injurious to growing crops
PETERSBURG.
Precipitation 45j inches in five DAYS. Con-
dtions very unfavomble for crops Heavy
snow on the 22d and heavy rain on 18th.
NORFOLK.
Precipitation $40 inches in six days No
blowing or planting on account Of excessive
rains All truck and cotton will be about a
month late. Irish potatoes rottening in some
lowlanls. The lat cold weather has some
what hurt early peas and cabbage. The con-
dtion now IS not discouragng If We could
have GOOD weather from this time forward