Evening journal., 1893-06-14
HOW GREEN THINGS GROW.
WARM WEATHER, LOTS OF SUM-
SHINE, occAsloNAGtRAlNs,

Made Such a Good Showing in Kiog
street Market This Morning.
There was a well filled market this
morning and everything had June
flavor. There was a marked drop in
prices of some vegetables Asparagus
Of Saturday fell from 20 and % cents TO
10 and Is to day. The indication now is
that there will be plenty Of vegetables
from now on to the middle of August.
Tomatoes are improving both in
quality and quantity. Nice, round, red
ones that showed the work of the sun
could be had this morning for 20 cents
per quart
Cherries always find their way into the
market basket Of the true American
housewife. probably because of the
George Washington hatchet story
Most of the ones sold in this market are
raised on the farms along the Brandy.
wine in Delaware, and Chester and Del.
aware counties, Pa There is only about
half a crop this year. 1t is little early
for them yet and they are coming in
slowly. What were in were selling for
10 cents a quart and some of them
suggest hours of wakefulness.
The following are some Of the prices
cabbage. TO cents per head green
onions, cents per bunch; carrots, 10 to
10 cents per dozen rsdishes, o per bunch
lettuce, 8 to 8 cents per head; salad, 5
cents per head; new potatoes, 20 cents
per basket.
The entire past week has been de
cidedly favorable to the. growth of all
crops, and for the doing of farm work.
The rainfall was considerably below the
normal, and there was an abundance Of
sunshine
Throughout this Peninsula the wheat
continues to do we'll Grass has i'm.
proved, and corn, potatoes and peas are
above the average. Haying will begin
during the ensuing week.
The June fall" of peaches is heavier
than anticipated, yet there is every evi.
dence of full, profitable crop. Cherries
are ripe, but the crop is unusually small.
Port Deposit, Cecil County Crops are
looking very well. Grass has picked up
somewhat during the past week Wheat
seems prosperous, provided II does not
60 down with heavy rain and wind
Colora, Cecil County-A growing week.
Silo corn and late planted potatoes have
come up promptly, and look fine. Clover
heading out, and wheat beginning Ia
color. A large acreage of Hungarian
sown in anticipation Of a short hay crop
and high prices
Rising Sun, Cecil County-Grass crop
has improved very much, but will be
one third short. Corn looks pretty well
where insects have not injured it.
Rising Sun, Cecil County-The past
week was one of the most favorable OF
the season for all crops. Everything
seems to be at its best. Showers on tn,
9th and 9th.
Singerly, Cecil County-The rain ol
Tuesday was of great benefit tC
corn and oats Wheat is maturing
rapidly, and harvest will be early.
Chesapeake City, Cecil County-Owinl
to the ravages of the cut worm, corr
looks bad, and most farmers had to re
plant it. Oats are looking well Frui
prospects good.
Millington. Kent County Corn mad
a good growth this week. Peaches bavl
ceased dropping, and plenty remain for
good crop. Wheat is beginning to turn
and full crop is promised.
Queenstown, Queen Anne's County 90
| The past week has been particularly
/ good for wheat, which is filling nicely
| The June fall' is nearly over, and
half crop. only, of peaches is expected
Corn grows fast. Hay is light.
Roberts, Queen Anne's County Pas
week very dry. Rain badly needed TO
corn and grass. Harvest will be genera
in this section about the Goth.
Greensboro, Caroline County Warn
aud dry. Crops doing well but, rain 4
needed for grass, corn. peas, and toma
toes. With a gentle rain all crops woul'
certainly improve.
Denton, Caroline County-The "Jun
fall' Of peaches is reported as yer.
heavy, but the present outlook is for
good half crop on most orchards.
Easton, Talbot County. weathe
for all growing crops Wheat harves
will begin about the 10Th Peaches ar
holding on well, with the exception o
those we can easily do without.
Bellevue, Talbot County.-A goo
rain on the 9th followed by warme
weather, was beneficial
Dailsville, Dorchester County Wit
plenty of sunshine the week has prove
very beneficial to all growing crops
Corn. potatoes, and peas are above tn
average Haying will commence thi
week
Cornersville, Dorchester, County. Yer
seasonable for vegetables and corr
Wheat will very likely be ready fc
harvesting by the Goth.
Barron Creek Springs, Wicomic
County. y.-The June fall" of peaches ha
been heavier than expected Troth
early suffered most Cherries ripe wit
a small crop Glover a half crop
Mt Pleasant. New Castle County
Wheat beginning TO turn yellow Wi
have an early harvest. Cherries al
r)ttening. Worms on gooseberries.
TrCttiog and pacing matinee at WI
waset Driving Park to morrow. Admi
sion % cents
$15O-$l65-$175 for goood slightly
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