The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-08-04
WEEKLY CROP BULLETIN.
Much Damage Done in the East BY Excessiv,
RnInu.

Rains.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3.-The weekly crop bull
letin of the Agricultural Department shows a
favorable condition in the south Atlantic and
east Gulf States and in the States of the Ohio
and upper Mississippi valleys and upper lake
region. but in New England and over the
greater part Of the middle Atlantic States. in
Guiding western New York and portions of the
upper Ohio Valley, it has been too wet, while the
States Of tho lower Missouri Valley have suf-
fered seriously from hot and drying winds. and
drought prevails over the greater part of Texas
and in portions OF Arkansas, Tennessee, and
Louisiana.
The conditions on the Pacific coast have con-
tinued favorable. Much injury has been caused
the hay crop by heavy rains. Maturing and
shocked grain in New England and portions of
the middle Atlantic States also have suffered
from the same cause.
In the States of the central valleys corn gene
rally has mado favorable progress during tho
week, except over portions OF Nebraska, Kansas,
and western Missouri. where it has been injured
seriously by hot winds and the general absence
ofrain. The crop is suffering, also, from drought
in Texas and portions of Arkansas and Louisi-
ana, while in New England and the northern
portions Of the middle Atlantic States it has
been unfavorably affected by excessive moisture
and insufficient sunshine. III the States OF the
Ohio and upper Mississippi valleys and lake
region the reports indicate that corn has made
rapid growth during tho week. and very favor
able reports, especially with reference to late
corn. are received from the south Atlantic and
east Gulf States, with tho exception OF Florida.
Cotton has continued to make favorable prog
resS over the central and eastern portions Of the
cotton belt, but in Missouri, Texas. and portions
Of Louisiana and Arkansas it continues to suffer
from drought. In Texas. however, tho crop is
withstanding the effects of drought better than
was expected. but is opening prematurely and
shedding, especially on uDlaQQS. Picking ia
proceeding rapidly in southern Texas. and has
begun over the central part OF the State and in
portions OF Mississippi and Georgia.
Reports concerning spring wheat are generally
{eyorablc, excepting the late crop r. North
nut. Harvesting is Welt under way over the
southern portions OF the spring wheat region
ton; the outlook in Washington and Oregon
e9rtinues excellent. Tho outlook for tobacco in
lucky is considerably improved. the
general outlook is favorable, although some in
land and southern New England. Cutting Is
practically completed in South Carolina, and
able ploughing for fall seeding has been done In
Iiinots; phio' Tennessee. and Virginia.
New E~ngland-First part of week unseason-
ably cool, latter portion about normal; situation
neids TOO wet for Working; much hay ruined:
corn and potatoes suffering for sunshine; con.
Now Yopk-Heavy rains continued until Sat-
urday; Impossible 10 secure grass. and grain,
both in shock and remaining uncut. badly
hprouted; grain enormous; Ste potatoes promis-
ing; late crops growing finely.
New Jerscy-,ENccssive rains during the week
in all sections have done an immense amount OF
damage to growing and maturing crops. Low
fields submerged; wheat, and rye in shock
sprouting and straw discolored. Oats beaten
fat to tho ground In many places. now cutting
with %cradles; corn Frustrated and broken, also
injured by hail. Orchard fruits suffered severe
ly; grapes rotting badly.
Pcnnsylvania-RecentI daily and heavy rains
delayed oat harvest and hay and damaged con.
blupraDle unnOuSed grain and cut hay in fields.
corn. buckwheat., and grass growing rapidly;
late potatoes and truckers crops doing well:
tobacco very promising. some topped; apple
needed.
Maryland and Delaware-The temperature
has been slightly below the pOrmal; the rain
fall was LAS inches above normal. Consld-
cradle damage reported from heavy rains in
south and eastern sections TO tobacco and corn;
wheat mostly, thrashed; yield excellent; oats
Deing tnrGshed. crop fair; corn gives promise Of
proved.