Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-05-27
"WEATHER-CROP BULLETIN.
The Week Ending May % Was Favorable
Throughout New England.

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The u. S. agricultural departments
weekly bulletin has the following to say
about the weather and crops for last
week:
The past week in New England has
been favorable in about all sections, the
exceptions, if any, being in Connecticut,
where showers were too frequent. In
most sections the sunshine was abundant,
n summer temperatures were attained
during the middle of the period. These
conditions with the occasional light
showers combined in making a growing
season. Rain is beginning to be needed
In parts of Maine, where the surface Is
becoming hard. Frosts occurred in some
sections of New Hampshire on the morn
ing of the 2lst, but so far as officially re-
ported, without damage.
The crops are reported in fine condi-
ton in all sections. Vegetation is strong
and thrifty and the soil In excellent
state for cultivation and for the rapid
growth of crops. Reports from Maine
indicate a want of rain, and on some of
the highlands the dryness is nearing the
stage of a moderate drought. Sowing
and planting still in progress except in
southern sections of the district where
they are practically completed. A large
acreage is generally reported.
This crop continues in fine condition
throughout the district, and a rapid and
vigorous growth is reported for the past
week. The color is generally a dark to
a black green, and the height above the
average for the season. Many sections
report a large hay crop as assured. The
feed in pastures is excellent, and in
most sections seldom eXcelled.
Corn being planted in Maine, New
Hampshire and Vermont. In southern
sections of the district this crop is
planted, and in many fields is above the
ground sufficient for cultivation. Oats
and peas are through the ground rs far
north as southern Maine. Correspond
ents in Connecticut report winter grain
and oats as promising a heavy crop.
Rye is heading. The acreage of grain
will be large in all sections.
From all sections the indications point
to an abundant crop of fruits of all
kinds. The apples are in full bloom In
the southern half, and are beginning to
leaf and bud in the northern half of the
district. Other fruits are in full bloom
or have passed that stage. Many cor
respondents are of the opinion that the
yield will be most abundant, especially
apples. Caterpillars are reported in
large numbers, particularly in the
northern portion Of the districts, but as
yet no injury has resulted to the fruit or
foliage.
Lettuce, r%adishes, asparagus and the
earlier garden vegetables are now being
marketed. from many of the southern
sections. The quality. is generally ex-
cellept, and in quantity fully up to the
average. Strawberries are in bloom In
about all sections and every condition
seems to favor an abundant crop of eK-
cellent fruit. Other garden berries are
also promising. In many sections spray
ing for protection from insects is being
done for the first time.
AS yet little is reported with regard to
this crop. The beds are, however, re-
ported as improved and the plants In
good condition.
Except in some of the northern Sec
tons potato planting is about finished.
In parts of Massachusetts, Rhode Island
and Connecticut the plants are above
ground. At present the conditions are
favorable to this crop. Tomatoes are
being set extensively in southern fields.
Here peas and cabbage are in a state of
cultivation.