Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1895-06-19
PRICE ONE GENT
WEATHER CROP suLLE1lN.


| the Fast Week.
Weather Crop Bulletin, No. IL, issued
| by the Maryland State Weather Service,
has been sent out and contains the fol-
lowing important Information relating
to the condition of the weather and crops
in Southern Maryland
Excellent growing weather prevailed
during the past seven days. The tenn
perature was slightly below the average,
the daily deficiency being one degree nc
Baltimore.
The rainfall was sligntly below the
normal in all sections, with the possible
exception of some portions of Southern
Maryland. In the western counties
more rain is much needed.
Less than the usual amount of sun
shine was given.
The condition of crops is reported as
follows:
The week has been one of marked
agricultural improvement, and crops
are reported as looking better than at
any time this season. Corn has been
cultivated the first time, and the stand
is somewhat irregular. Rapid progress
WAS made during the week i'm putting
out tobacco plants; about two-thirds of
the crop has been planted and is doing
well. Wheat is looking good, and will
be ready TO harvest, in some fields, 10y
the last of next week. Hay making Is
in progress, and the crop will be above
the average in some sections. Potatoes
and all other vegetables make rapid adj
vancement. Apples and other fruits
are failing TO some extent, yet there re-
mains promise of fair yields.
Crop correspondents in Anne Arundel
county write rs follows:
annapolis. week has been one
of marked progress all along the vegeta
bic line. Crops generally looking bet
ter than at any time this season. Corn
has received its first working, and has
been replanted. Stand somewhat ir-
regular, owing to other than weather
conditions. Good hay making difficult.
because of frequent rains and toggy
mornings. w. i. FINKBINE.
Pdturent.--The weather the past week
has been one of sunshine and showers
all the way through, and vegetation of
all kinds has made rapid growth. To-
matoes. tobacco and sweet potato plants
were set out in quantities. Wheat har-
vest will be on hand in ten or twelve
days. Oats are looking promising. Or
chard grass has been harvested in fine
1VlD 10 biOhiik4 liiONkh III
need Of working. Garden truck looks
well. II. Il. DONALDSON.
annapolis. s.-Local rains 10th, 1lth,
18th and 18th; night of 18th, rained con-
siderable. Crops and fruits looking well.
j. BEARDMoRE.
Wdterburry.-Fr rains with
warm sunshine prevailed most Of the
week, which was very beneficial TO all
growing crops. Splendid growing wealth
ef. All crops are making rapid growth
and look well. Watermelons are look
ing well after being replanted several
times. j. WESLEY AMOS.
Conowdy.-Rain every day this week
except Saturday. tobacco growing,
and most persons finished planting. Corn
and grain looking well. Wheat crop
short. Strawberries will soon be gone.
Nearly everyone through shipping.
Early peas gone; late just coming In
bearing. Cherries are rOttening badly
from so much wet weather. Some far
mers will commence cutting wheat this
week. A little more hot sun will ripen
it up rapidly. G. A. BARKER.
Bristol.-The weather during past
week has been just what the farmers
desired for planting tobacco. The crop
is nearly finished and stands well 80 far.
Corn growing nicely, but needs working.
Wheat ripening fast, and the harvest
will begin this week also hay. All grow
ing crops improved and in fair condi-
tion. Pastures short. Apples and
peaches continue to drop off. 1t is
thought there will not be enough left
for home consumption.
Il. q. WEIGH.