The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-05-25
WEEKLY CROP REPORT.
Weather Conditions AuspiciOus and
'"egetat1on Progressing Finely.
Slight Damage From Frosts
vt Several Points.
Eery Little Rain but Need Of Hoisture Is
Not Yet Felt

Boston. May 25.-The week Just closed
has been In the main characterized by
weather conditions auspicious for vege-
tation. AS a rule the nights were cool.
but an abundance of warmth prevailed
during the days, and thus all crops pro-
gressed i'm an acceptable manner. Lack
of sunshine Is mentioned from some To-
calities, although generally ii was ample.
Frosts were frequent i'm the interior, and
ice formed in places; the damage. how
ever was very slight.
The precipitation was very deficient.
In central Massachusetts and south
western New Hampshire the total falls
for the week were barely more than a
few hundredths of an inch. Western
Vermont and northern New Hampshire
were favored by rains which were sea-
sonable, though not heavy. The largest
rainfalls occurred in extreme eastern
Maine, but were less than one inch in
amount. Thunder showers occurred on
Thursday night, confined principally to
southern and western sections. The
need Of rain is not as yet being severely
felt.
Maine.
The season continues cool and back
ward in this state. Some correspondents
consider 1t at least two weeks behind the
average, others one week. Land has
dried very slowly, and much is yet too
wet to till. Warm weather is badly
needed. Considerable wheat and oats
have been sown, and a few potatoes
planted. but little or no corn thus far.
Reports vary as to the condition Of grass
lands. In the northern counties the
grass does not promise to be good, hav-
ing been badly winter killed. In the
south the outlook is more favorable for
this crop. With bright sunny weather
crops should improve greatly from pres
ent conditions.
New Hampshire.
Light frosts on Sunday morning
caused some damage to early crops. The
general opinion in regard to grass is that
ii looks very well. In the extreme north,
however there is complaint of winter
killing. Corn is not all planted, but will
be nearly so this week. Potatoes have
come up well in the southern sections
during the past week. Field straw
berries blossomed heavily. In fact, the
outlook is for large crop Of all berries.
The apple bloom is fair, although mostly
all light colored. Canker worms are re-
ported to be doing damage. Notwith-
standing the earliness Of the season. It is
said that farmers are somewhat late In
their work.
Vermont.
The past week was an excellent one
for farm work, and the outlook is now
for a fruitful season. Frosts occurred
n hIt &c
were hardly apparent. Seeding is nearly
completed, and early sown grains arc
making a good stand Potatoes are
nearly all planted. Corn planting is in
full progress. All correspondents re-
mark on the splendid condition of grass,
which gives promise Of large hay crop
and good pasturing.
Fruit trees have blossomed well. ex-
cept apples. In the western part of the
state, though, they are blossoming
heavier than in 1896.
Massachusetts.
The nights of the past week have been
rather cool, yet on the whole it was
a growing week. The same good report
Is made in this state as to the condition
OF grass. The majority of field crops are
in the ground. Early corn, potatoes and
peas are up apd coming forward in fine
shape. The bloom on small berries is
especially heavy; cranberries also make
a good showing. Peaches. pears and
cherries are expected to yield largely.
The bloom on baldwin apples is light:
other kinds better. Asparagus has
grown well and very large amount has
been shipped from the market belt
around Boston
Rhode Island.
All crops are doing well in this state
under the influence of weather condi-
tions entirely suitable. The nights have
bee N quite cool, but the days were warm.
with plenty of sunshine. Small garden
stuff is ready for market. No exception
to the generally fine prospect Of large
hay crop is noted. -.a.
Connecticut.
A much needed. although light, rain
has greatly improved the state of grass
and pasture lands, so that they are at
present looking the best possible. Corn
has been planted under most favorab BILE
circumstances, and is practically COM
pleted. Early Strawberries are set. Po-
tatoes are coming up. Rye is making a
very heavy growth. Small fruits indi-
cate full yield; grapevines, especially.
have blossomed abundantly.
j. w. Smith.
Section Director Rostou