The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-06-03
THE GROWING COTTON CROP.
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this year, compared with last year, is
about the same. Cotton is somewhat later
this year than last. The condition of the
crop is good, and the weather is fine
Tennille. Washington County. Georgia.
June There are few farmers who are
experimenting with long staple cotton.
planting only few acres. They will be
watched with a great deal of interest The
variety being used is known as the low
bush. which yields satisfactory crop in
less than degree south of Tenniue, and as
the soil seems adapted to it in the southern
part of Washington county, the opinion is
entertained that it will pay here
Davsboro, Washington County. Ge9r-
gia, June 1-For the first time about 100
acres has been planted in sea island cot
ton here, and IL has also suffered, alike
with the uplands, from cool weather, Civ
ing 1t an unhealthy appearance and pre-
venting it from attaining growth.
Midtown, Berrien County, Georgia. Ju he
Crops generally are looking fine. The
cotton acreage is about the same as last
year.
Boston, Thomas County. Georgia, June
1.-The increase in the acreage planted
in sea island cotton is about Is per cent.
in this section. The plant is small. but
the crop is clean and growing. The stands
are fairly good.
Rochelle Wilcox County Georgia. June
been increased % per cent The crop is
two weeks late, on account of excessive
rains.
Starke, Bradford County, Florida, June
1.-The season has been very backward
this spring and cotton has made a SLOW
growth in comparison to last spring.
Probably two-thrds of a crop of sea
island cotton has been planted and the
prospects are fairly good for a mediuro
crop. Usually Bradford county produces
from 1850 TO 1850 bales, whereas this
year, on account of low prices. less cot
ton was planted, and less fertilizer be.
ing used, the crop will probably fall short
one-third
Quincy, Gadsden County, Florida. June
From the best information available
it has been estimated that the acreage
planted in cotton in Gadsden county viii
be greater by 10 per cent. This will an
ply to both short and long staple The
late cool spell has retarded the growing
plant somewhat, but the recent rains have
done the plants good, also helped. grass
and this will cause quick work, in order
to keep the fields clean.
Jasper, Hamilton County, Florida, June
1.-The acreage is about per cent less
and the fertilizers used about 40 per cent
less than last year. The crop is three
weeks behind. The spring has been cold
and wet The crop is grassy and dis
present is 40 per cent. off compared with
the same time last spring, but me past
week has been dry and hot and the
planters are rushing their work. In an
other week. should it not rain again. the
crops will be clean.
High Springs, Alachua County. Florida
June 1.-The sea island staple is in fair
condition and compares favorably with
the past few years.
Ihe acreage Is not as much as last wear
by 10 per cent, farmers having paid more
attention to other products
The weather is all that could be desired
plenty of rain and plenty of sunshine
AS a whole the farmers are in fair condi-
ton and good prospect for an abundant
harvest
Houston, Suwannee County, Florida
June REPORTS from 76 farmers in this
section shows the number of acres plant
ed, 1886. an average of 10 per cent less than
last year. Stands good, cultivation fair.
Planters are two weeks later than usual
The condition of growth is fairly good.
Branford, Suwannee County. Florida.
June 1.-The acreage planted in cotton
through this sectionf this year. is from
80 TO 90 per cent less than that of last
year. The crop is fairly well advanced.
though the weed is rather small. owing to
the unusually cool weather during the
early part of April
Greenville, Madison County. Florida
June There is about % per cent more
sea island planted than in 1894. The crop
is two weeks late and not in good condi-
ton.