The Forrest City times., 1893-09-22
TIE CROP OUTLOOK.

'on' rom Information Cleaned rom Their Correspondents-Cond or Cotton Falls or some
 The following is the summary of the weather-crop bulletin for Arkansas is- sued on the 18th:
 The weather has been generally favorable for all crops. as rain in the earlier part of the week could not have benefited cotton. Late corn. peas. pastures and late gardens were all greatly benefited where rain fell and no injury is reported from excessive precipitation, though quite heavy rains fell in localities on the 9th and 10th. The condition of cotton has fallen off somewhat during the past week, but there does not seem to be as much complaint of worms as for the past three or four weeks. The upland planters have been the principal sui ferers, where cotton is very small and opening prematurely.
 CENTRAL DIVISION.
 Cotton has been greatly damaged in this section of the state on upiands by drought, and on bottom lands by worms, which are reported in count. less numbers on some plantations Dry, warm weather is needed to bring forth best results now. Some have commenced picking, but it is not gen. eral. Late corn, peas, sweet potatoes and turnips have been benefited by the late rains. Fodder-pulling has con- tinued, and much has been saved in good condition. A large crop of prairie hay has been secured.
 NORTHEAST DIVISION.
 Cotton greatly damaged by drought. Not much complaint of worms. Re- ports received from this section indi- cate that the crop will somewhat ex- ceed one-half of the average, though some counties report a deficiency of but 20 per cent. It is opening nicely in some sections, but picking has hardly commenced. Late corn and potatoes, peas and gardens were greatly inn proved by the late rains, and in the north portion the ground is now in con- dition for breaking.
 SOUTHEAST DIVISION.
 The prospects for cotton in this di- vision of the state are more favorable, and not so many complaints are made of damage by drought and worms. It is opening fast now, and picking has become general, and some is being mar keted. The late rains have been a great benefit to late corn and fall gar dens. Turnips and potatoes are greatly improved.
 SOUTHWEST DIVISION.
 In some counties of this section ot the state cotton is reported as a good average crop, and in others it is report ed so badly damaged by drought that not more than half crop will be raised It is opening very rapidly i'll southern portion and picking is gener- al. Complaint of worms has about ceased. Very little rain fell in this di- vision, and it is much needed for fall gardens. Some farmers have not yet sowed turnip seed, and potatoes and peas are being injured.
 NORTHWEST DIVISION.
 Weather generally has been too dry for cotton, and it is seriously injured on the uplands in some portions of the district. In others the boil worms and rust have damaged it considerably though worms have about ceased their ravages. In a few counties cotton IS reported excellent and very heavily laden with fruit. Fodder pulling has been general and a greater amount than usual has been saved. Rain would be beneficial to corn and turnips, and is necessary to put the ground in con- dition for stubble Cotton is opening rapidly in the more southern portion, and picking has commenced.
 GIeanings.
 In Dallas county cotton is 90 per cent Cotton will be short in Cross county. Too dry to SOW wheat in Washington county.
 Cotton will be good crop in Calhoun county.
 Worms about stopped on cotton ID Hampstead. Cotton short half crop in lndepend