The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-06-06

Germ Planting Practically Finished In
Most Northwcstern Sfates-

Most Northwestern Sfates-
Chicago. June s.--The reports as 90
the condition Of the crops throughout
the country, and the general effect OF
the weather upon the growth, cultiva'
tion and harvest of same, were Tuesday
made by the directors OF the several
climate and crop sections. The reports
received at Chicago were as follows;
ohio-very favorable week. Some early
corn In south portion OF state received sec
ond cultivation. Wheat maturing rapidly
and heads Milling well. but straw short ana
thin on ground crop past any further or
special Improvement: also damaged by ny
and rust. Considerable tobacco set.
Michigan--cool wet weather has improved
wheat and grass and there is less com
plant OF rust and Hessan fly I'm wheat.
Rye nearly all in head and looks fine. Corn
about all planted and cultivation becoming
general. Oats have grown slowly, put IN
good shape. Cherries and pears baby
whipped of by wind. but other fruit very
promising.
Indiana-Nusncrous good rains improved
crops: hail and local storms did INJURY.
Wheat and barley are ripening; rye ana
oats are In best condition. Corn stands
well In clean fields: grass Is Improved. but
short In localities.
Illinols-The week has been showery with
Violent storms IN southwest anu cohNh III
lions, which did much damage. The lanu
Ia too wet for work and corn cultivation
has been delayed and some replantins mas
been done. Wheat harvest IL just DeSln-
ming In extreme south portion ana rye
harvest In favored fields In central and
north portions. Glover cutting beginning
oats rank growth. gardens ana potatoes eA-
cellent, broom corn a good stand.
Wisconsin-The moderately heavy rains
and cool nights have been somewhat unfa-
vorable TO growing crops though n week VI
sunshine would place them again In eNcei-
lent condition. Crop planting about COM
pleted, and potato planting under way
Wheat improving and heading i'm southern
section. oats and grasses excellent. Sun
shine is needed.
Iowa--Farm work retarded In large part
OF state by heavy rains and cloudiness
Drying weather needed for completing
corn planting and subduing weeds. Win
ter wheat and rye doing well. but other
grain crops show some III effects OF excess
sive moisture.
Minnesota--week showery with about
average temperature and sunshine. Spring
wheat all seeded except northernmost coun
ties where soil Is yet too wet. Corn mostly
planted and terminating slowly; gardens
and all low land vegetation making slow
growth, upland doing better. Grass and
pasture excellent. Winter rye and barley
heading Warmer weather and more sun
shine are needed.
Nebraska--Week favorable for farm worh
and corn planting has been pushed and
most OF the crop Is now In the ground
Early corn six inches high and much OF Il
cultivated. Small grain very rank
growth and lodging slightly except In ex
IRENE western counties where II has
suffered from drought.
Kansas-Very warm with rain I'm east
part OF state and but little in west part
Unfavorahle conditions for grains In wesi
portion Much work done I'm fields and
corn growing well Wheat harvest begur
I'm aouth