The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-07-20
PRETTY GOOD WEATHER.
What the Signal Service Says Of the
Progress of the CYops.


WASHINGTON, July 18.-The weekly wea-
ther crop bulletin was issued today. The
following paragraphs are extracted from the
document: The week has been cool in all
districts east of the Rocky mountains, ex-
cept in New England, New York and South
ern Texas, where the normal temperature
has prevailed.
The areas of excessive rainfals during the
past week are much broken and widely dis
trlbuted, the largest area extending from
Lake Superior westward to Oregon, includ-
Ing the greater portion of the spring wheat
region. The area of excessive rain next In
extent covers the west portion Of the cotton
region, while the east portion of the cotton
region was favored with abundant rains in
sections where the seasonal rainfall was de-
ficient.
The rainfall was generally less than usual
IN that portion of the cenrtal valleys where
harvest work Is In progress, extending from
the southern portions of the lake region to
southern Minnesota. There is apparently a
snl1lclent amount Of moisture in most locali-
ties to develop the corn crop, which is now
most In need OF warm, dry weather.
General Remarks: New Jersey-Weather
favorable to all growths.
Pennsylvania-An abundant wheat har-
vest housed In good condition; large hay
crop OF hne quality secured; oats fairly good
q anu ripenlng rapidly; corn growing nicely /;
large yield of potatoes anticipated
Maryland-Wheat in shock beginning tn
spIout; potatoes promising; oats poor; Corn
and TOBACCO on heavy land doing well.
l0wa-Weather favorable for haying and
harvesting; corn backward; spring grain be-
lns harvested In southern portion. with good
yield; good hay crop, mostly secured,
lndiana-Weather favorable for haying
and harvesting; corn backward; spring
grain being harvested In southern portion.
with p00d Weld. Onnd how
cured.
Indiana-Weather favorable for threshing
ana haying; wheat threshfug of the hast
caen CROP N years continues: hav is saved in fine
Miehigan-Wheat harvest progressing ia
vorably; quantity and quality fair.
Alabama-The farming interests in excel
lent condition.
yirginia-Tobacco promising.
Ohlo.Conditions very favorable for crops;
large. yield Of corn, potatoes and tobacco
promised; crops in fine condition.
ArkansaS-COrn excellent and the crOp as
sured; fruit will be average.
observation-disclosures damage by heavy
wind, rain and lightning in central New
Hampshire July 10; very favorable week for
growth OF crops and for harvesting hay and
gram the latter IN excellent condition; rain
needed.
Nebraska-,Rye and wheat practically Sc
cured In good condition in southeast section
corn growing rapidly
Minnesota-Weather favorable to all crops
wheat and other grains promise we'll.
Observation-Disclosures too cold for corn:
harvesting Of grain general; potatoes will
yield above an average crop.
Missouri--Hay harvest well advanced, and
promises large crop Of fine quality.
Oregon-Wheat harvesting progressing.
and yield heavier than anticipated. Oregon
and Washington will export about 13, 600, 900
bushels of wheat; hops doing fairly well !;
oats, barley and rye are above the average.
Kentucky-Hay harvested and crop very
good; Oat crop very short; gardens and
fruits promising.