The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-04-14
WEATHERAND THE CROPS
MORRmL'S REPORT FOR
THE PAST WEEK.


Melon Prospects.
The rainfall in the northwest section dur
Inc the past week has been Ia light showers.
uau was reported on the 4th and 5th,
,gbieh caused slight damage in Gordon
,ounty. The light showers which have
lent the soil in good condition for blowing
and have benefited all growing vegetation
have rendered It a favorable week for farm
york The latter is rapidly progressing.
The week has been very warm, with tenn
rarsture much above the normal, the
msxima ranging from 75s to $50. Upland
corn is nearly all planted and good stands
ara reported On lowlands corn planting
has lust commenced. Wheat and cats are
doing well. Fertilizers are being hauled
and distributed and farmers are rushing to
get their crops in Wheat aud clover and
all grasses are growing rapidly. Forest
trees are budding out and the pastures are
becoming green. The fruit crop was in
iured slightly by the cold weather Of
March, but in most places there is a pros
pect of good yield. TIE potato crop is
about ten days late.
IN THE NORTHERN SECTION
The weather conditions in the northern
counties have been quite favorable for form
work, although there have been only a few
scattered showers and in some localities
the soil is hardened by the warm sunshiny
weather and little more rain is needed.
Preparations for planting cotton are being
pushed rapidly forward and IN some coun-
ties where the weather has been exceptiona-
bly, favorable, considerable planting has been
done, while in other places very little IL any
has yet been completed. Upland corn
has about all been planted and some cor
respondents report the entire crop IN and
prospects favorable for an average yield.
The acreage is decidedly more than that of
last year. Wheat, oats and rye are in ex-
celent condition and farmers predict a
big crop. Vegetables are growing rapidly,
while all fruit is furnishing, apple and
peach trees IN full bloom, while in some of
the most southerly counties of the section
peaches are developed 60 a slight extent,
but complaints are made that they are fall
ing off somewhat. The planting of Irish
potatoes is in progress.
THE NORTHEAST SECTION.
At some points in the northeast section
there have been one or two light showers.
On the 4th hail was reported. but did no
damage. At majority of stations there
has been no rain at all and moderate show
ers would be highly beneficial for sprouting
seeds The week has been hot, extremes OF
So being reported. Under these conditions
the advancement Of crops has been salts
factory. The planting of upland corn is
practically completed and cotton plant
ing is beginning except in the extreme
north. The general warmth of the past
week has brought up good stands of early
planted corn. The damage to peaches by
the March cold does not seem to have been
very much. Apples are blooming in the
most nOrtherly counties. Wheat is reported
in admirable condition and fall oats are
looking we'll. Spring oats are not doing so
well. All small grain would be benefited
by rain at this time
IN WESTERN GEORGIA.
Farm work in Western Georgia is, as
usual. well advanced. The past week has
been very favorable for all kinds OF work
and likewise the growth of all crops has
materially advanced. The need of rain is
beginning to be felt, the more so on account
OF the continued high temperature and the
abundance OF sunshine, which, together,
are drying up the soil rapidly Cotton
planting is progressing rapidly and is
somewhat farther advanced than at
this time last year. Large quan>
titles of commercial fertilizers have
been bought and the crop is receiving
the proper attention necessary for a good
start The acreage Of corn promises to be
good. Upland corn is now nearly all 10
and the crop on the lowlands is being
rapidly planted. Wheat and oats are re-
ported as looking we'll where early planted.
Gardens are in fine condition. The fruit
crop this season is the exposure Of all ewes
ana II no late frosts occur the crop, includ-
Ing peaches, pears, cherries, grapes, etc,
seems to be destined to DO one of the best for
years.
NO RAIN IN CENTRAL GEORGIA.
With very few exceptions there has Teen
Little or no rain In the central counties.
The week has been one of bright sunshine
snd high temperature and rather windy. A
warm rain is now needed, as the soil has
Degun to bake on red clay lands. Early
planted corn has come to good stands. Corn
painting Is about over and a good deal OF
cotton Ia planted, while a little is already
up. Occasional complaint Is made OF moles
ana o9o worms injuring corn, Crops are
SUI! little backward from the early cold
Ia some instances the peach crop is thought
10 De damaged from the same Gauss, but az
a rule the outlook for fruit is very bright.
warden vegetables have a good start and
are growing we'll, although they begin to
need rain.
THE MELON OUTLOOK,
Meion fields have been planted the past
week. disposition on the part of farm
ers to raise more food crops is apparent
many are increasing the number of their
nogs and intend to raise supplies for their
tattenlng. The condition Of wheat and oats
Is generally excellent. but the ground is get-
tuhg Too dry and spring oats are a little
backward on account OF the late spring.
In eastern Georgia rain is needed. There
seems to be unanimous feeling in this por-
uon OF the state that until rain falls crops
not now up will be prevented from coming
up.
COTTON PLANTING.
Planting Of cotton In some districts has
already about come to a standstill on &C.
count of the continued drynesS of the soil.
OtAer than lack of moisture the weather
mas been excellent for farm work. Plenty
" sunshine and every day a warm one has
snapped things so that in the language of the
reporter, farming is booming" or course,
~ Is too early in the season to tell Just how
tne cotton crop will start oil this year,
mhether in good or poor stands, but one
tnlHg is certain, the crop is receiving every
attention necessary for a good start il the
weather is only suitable. Over half the
crop Is already planted. The attention
sIVen TO cotton is in no way detracting from
Snat given to corn. or the latter there is a
taT acreage this year, much of 1t is
15TsadY up aud much "replented."
me corn now up has a good appearance
ahd a fair start. Wheat and oats are
coming along in about the usual manner
noV very large acreage this year. The
rice crop looks well. Peas are nearly ready
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