The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1895-09-09
TOO MUCH RAIN
The Heavy August Rains Without
Recorded Precedent.

the crops of the state are III a io''
promising condition, Notwithstanding 'ne
unprecedented rainfall for the mohth Vi
August.
The effect of the rain has causeu sun
of the cotton plants to prematurely uiop
their bolls. but this will not seIiouaiS
damage the crop. The rain has eVlueh'is
been of great benefit to the corn crop 40
reports for the past week show Soou au-
vances that have been made. In the horth-
ern portion of the state rain has not
fallen for several days and much Iodder
and grain have been harvested.
The rain has in no way affected the
smaller crops and all that has been hopeo
by the farmers will be realized
There has again been too much rain Tor
cotton in most sections of the state. The
plant continues to shed, and rust is quite
prevalent. Picking Is becoming general III
southern counties. several bales already
having been marketed from that section.
In the northern portion of the state the
bolls are opening rapidly, but as yet only
a small amount has been picked. Corn and
all minor crops, vegetables, etc, are IN a
most fourishing condition, having been
very favorably affected by both the tenn
perature and rain of the past seven days.
Northwest Section.
Reports received from the northwestern
counties show that there has been an ann
pie supply of rainfall and heat in those
counties during the past week; in fact,
for cotton there has generally been too
much OF the forlrer, and the plant is sull
shedding and rusting i'm many nelds, but
complaints of the ravages of insects are
unusually few. Corn still holds its own,
looks healthy and whore not entirely made
has improved Fodder pulling has been
pushed as rapidly as the wet weather
would permit and in few favored locali-
ties is we'll advanced toward completion.
portion of this important forage crop
has been either injured or entirely ruined
by excessive moisture. Minor crops have
improved.
North Section.
The weather in the northern counties of
the state during the past seven days has
been warm, with very little rainfall, which
has been beneficial To cotton, which is now
opening rapidly. Large quantities. of up
land fodder have also been saved ana
housed in good condition While the wealth
or has been favorable to the above named
crops, il has been Il little unfaVOrable to
land becoming dry and hard except i'm
few favored localities, where good showers
have fallen. Cotton is improving, ana all il
needs now is "A late fall. All minor crops
are reported in good condition.
East Section.
In the east section Of the state plenty
of rain has fallen in all and too much in
some localities. Burke, Columbia and
Emanuel counties complain of too much
wet weather doing injury to cotton by
causing rust and shedding. Generally it
has been "A fairly good week. Cotton has
opened wei and farmers have been occu-
pied by picking it. Fodder pulling has been
completed. Corn Is all made and weather
can now only affect its curing and harvest.
sweet potatoes are doing well and are be-
Ing used. All minor crops have done well.
Southwest Section.
The weather i'm the southwest portion OF
the state during the past seven days has
on the whole been favorable for crops, eN-
cept I'm few localities where too much
rain IA reported. Cotton is opening rapidly
anu picking Is now the order of the day.
Considerable rust is reported in cotton.
Sugar cane, peas, potatoes ana rice are az
good as could be desired Fodder mas about
all been pulled ana stacked Fruit an gone
Planters are now busy with fall gardening.
south section.
In the south section there was an annie
supply OF heat, but the rainfall was very
unevcnly distributed. As a rule there was
caused an increase OF shedding and rust.
Ticking is becoming quite general. Corn
has improved. Fodder pulling has leen
fnlshed, except in a few unfavored loCaIf-
Ties. Minor crops have improved under the
influence of favorable weather.
In ,ho1 l.hcass ~ ...sf{fs received
show the Week a a., ne EXCEPT in 'T Tatt-
OF too much rain In this county cotton is
showing rust and top forms are shedding.
tSienle,rally cotton has done well. Rice IS
LOOKING well. Cane has shown some inn
hfoNemcnt. II was blown down badly i'm
di a.tn liiii county by high wind on the
Northcnst Section.
Correspondents in the northeastern conn
,Its report the weekly rainfall light, which
mas been favorable to all vegetation ON ;,r-
count OF the previous wet weather Cotton
mas been opening. In Franklin county II
y IS nearly stopped shedding Late cotton
rs rule, shows injury from rust II las
been a good week for the nlling OF corn.
most of which is now made There is some
complaint OF an insect inturng tuSnips.
Sorghum is being made into strip
West section.
There has been an excess Of rainfall in
most OF the western counties Of the state
during the past week, while i'm some few
counties the rainfall has only been about
been considerably damaged. The plant Is
still small and late, and rust and shedding
is quite general. 1t is also opening proma-
turely. Some farmers have begun to PICK.
and all minor crops. Most all upland Tod
der has been saved and housed I'm good CON
dition Sorghum fine and large quantities
Of sirup are being made.
Central section.
With hot weather and an occasional
shower crops in central Georgia have cen
tinued to improve. except in the case OF
cotton. for which there was generally TOO
much rain. Farmers have been busy pix
ing the staple wien the weather was dry
enough for field swork. Although COM
plaints of shedding and rust are quito fre-
Ouent the plant has been free of insects,
except In a few isolated eases. Large
quantities OF fodder have been ruined by
the excess Of wet weather, hut the t;u mer
IL devotinC considerable time 10 saving
what remains i'm the fields. Sorghum cane
looks healthy. Corn shows no signs Of
deterioration. Fruit is getting scarce, hut
the harvest was large and the tarir or
wen satisfied Potatoes and peas are thlfV-
ing under the influence OF abundant rams.
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