Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-06-15
WEATHER AND CROPS.


Report from Delaware and Peninsula
Counties for tho Past Week.
Tho report Of the Maryland State
Weather Service fos the past week contains
the following
looking very we'll Grass has picked up
somewhat during the past week, Wheat
seems prosperous, provided 1t does not so
down with heavy rain and wint!.
T.. NoYLs, in.
Colora, Cecil County-A good growing
week. Silo corn aud late planted potatoes
have come up promptly and look me.
Glover heading out. and wheat beginning
to color. \ large acreage OF Hungarian
sown III anticipation of short hay crop
and high prices. ELwoop BALpEEsfoN.
Rising sun Cecil COuuty.-tirass crop
has improved very much, but will be one.
third short. Corn looks pretty well where
insects have not injured Il.
w. p. REYNOLDS.
Rising Sun, Cecil Connty.--Ihe past
week was one of the most favorable of the
season for all crops, Everything seems to
be at its best. Showers on the 9Th and 9TH.
W. 7. d. ROBERsoS.
Singerlv, Cecil Countrywide rain of
Tuesday was of great benefit to corn and
oats. Wheat is maturing rapidly and har-
vest will be early. JAMES NJ. NAunAlS.
Chesapeake City. Cecil County Owing
to the ravages of the cut worm, corn looks
bad, and mos. farmers had to replant il.
oats are looking well. Fruits prospects
good. JoHN W. HARhlorr.
Millngton, Kent County.-Corn made a
good growth this week. Peaches have
ceased dropping, and plenty remain for q
good crop. Wheat is beginning to turn,
and full crop is promised.
.louN {. TURNER, =. NJ.
Queenstown, Queen Anne,s County,
The past week has been particularly good
for wheat, which is filling nicely. The
"line fair is nearly over, and a half crop
only Of peaches is expected. Corn grows
fast Hay is light.
CHARLES G. WILSON.
Roberts, Queen Anne's County. Past
week very dry. Rain badly needed for corn
and grass. Harvest will be general in this
section about the 10Th Jas. L. ScorT.
Greensboro, Caroline County. Warm
and dry Crops doing well, but rain is
! needed for grass. corn, peas, and tomatoes.
| With gentle rain all crops would GER
tainly improve. A. b. koE.
Denton, Caroline Countrywide June
fair Of peaches is reported as very heavy,
| but the present outlook is for Il good half
crop on most orchards. Il. c. RNMspELI.
Eastun Talbot County.-Finc weather
for all growing crops. Wheat harvest will
begin about the 18th. Peaches are holding
ON well. with the exception OF those we
can easily do without q. W, MINNICK.
Bellevue, Talbot Connty.-A good rain
ON the 9TH, followed By warmer weather,
was beneficial. FORREST SrOrr.
Dailsville, Dorchester County With
plenty OF sunshine the week has proven
very beneficial to all growing crops Corn
potatoes and peas, are above the average
lIaying will commence this week
CHARLES ). JACKSON.
Cornersville, dorchester County.-very
sensouable for vegetables and corn. Wheat
will very likely be ready for harvesting By
the 2Uth. NJ. u. NUrrER.
Barron Greek Springs, WiComic0 County
The "lune falln Of peaches has beer
heavier than expected. rroths early snf
Tered most. Cherries ripe with Il small
crop. Clover Il half crop.
ALBERT +. ACwoRTH
Mt, Pleasant, New Castle County, DEL
Wheat beginning to turn yellow Wi
have an early harvest. Cherries are rotten
lug. Worms ON gOosebcrrics.
A. s. EkIAsoS