The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-09-08
WEEKLY CROP BULLETIN.
The Weather and Crop Conditions c
 New England.

New England.
 Boston, Mass, Sept, 7,-The weather for the past week continued very warm and sultry, There was, however, more sunshine and less moisture than during the preceding week. The general con ditions have favored agricultural pur- suits, and farm industries have pro- sressed accordingly. Advantage was taken of these conditions to finish the harvesting of over-ripe grain, securing the second crop of hay, cutting tobac- co and to further general farm work, which has Jagged during the prortract- ed wet weather. Violent local storms occurred in many sections during the week, mostly on Wednesday and Thurs day In many instances considerable damage resulted to grain and fruit from high winds; in a few others from light ming. A barn was burned at Hnsdale, Mass, and house set on fire at Spring field, Mass. At Brookline N. H., large trees were uprooted by the wind and the electric fluid damaged wires and electrical instruments. Seasonal condi- tions obtain in the eastern and northern counties of Maine, where a drought, more or less severe, prevails.
 Temperature.-In this element the week exceeded the preceding one throughout the district. Several cor respondents considered it the warmest period of the season, The high tenn perature has caused rapid growth of vegetation.
 The average temperatures for the week at weather bureau stations in the Ifetn lot Fn11 Portland 70, Northfield, Vt, 72 Boston 76, Nantucket "A, Albany so, New York city 80.
 Rainfall.-The precipitation is by far the lightest for several weeks. Yet the only complaint of drought is from Maine. where wells and springs are failing, streams running low and pas lures and meadows drying for want of rain.
 The totals at the weather bureau sta tions for the week are as follows: East port 0.50, Portland 0S0, Northfield, Vt, 0S0, Boston 030, Nantucket 0,1o, Alba ny 0.20, New York city 0.05.
 Condition of Crops.
 General Situation egetation gener- ally continues in a most thrifty condi- tion, except in parts of eastern Maine, where rain is needed. Light showers with warm, sunny weather have main- tained mid summer verdure Harvest ing of grain is now nearly completed, tobacco cutting well advanced, corn nearing maturity, potato digging is be- coming general and fall blowing and planting have begun. At present every thing points to 8 favorable termination of a good crop season. All products are fairly abundant and of good qualf- ty. Fall feed Is plentiful and stock in excellent condition.
 Grain.-Good weather has favored the harvesting of grain, which has ad- vanced rapidly, with the end In view. The securing of buckwheat is now at its height. The crop is reported good, in many sections large-heavily filled. Reports are unanimous in favor of a large corn crop. Sweet corn Is being canned in large quantities, and the field variety is being picked and the stalks cut, especially in southern sections. Frost now would, do much damage to the crop. Fall blowing and seeding are in progress. At Hawleyville, Conn, re- seeding will be required, due to the dry WGdluGI III JullS. Ic piCSSHL tolAeii~ tions presage successful operations in fall farming.
 Grass.-Much grass mostly second crop, has been secured during the week. Rowen is unusually large, Iii many sec- tions almost equalling the first crop. Hungarian grass Is also good and se- cured in good condition. With few ex captions pastures are in good condition.
 Fruit.--Apples continue to improve in color and quality. Tn scattered sections the yield will be large, though the crop will average very light. Pears, plums, peaches and grapes are uneven in qual- ity and quantity. The weather has improved cranberries, though less than an average crop is still indicated pr. J. Fisher of Fitchburg, Mass, reports fruit ripening seven days later than the average for forty-two years, and two days later than in 97.
 egetables.-While there is more or less complaint of rot and rust in pota toes, the crop will be fully up to the average. Digging is now in progress in many sectoins Garden vegetables con tinue abundant. But tomatoes fail to ripen properly in many fields; warm. dry weather would help to improve this crop. In the southern states celery is nearly ready for market. Beans, on- ions and vines are generally satisfac- tory.
 Tobacco.-This crop is probably three fourths harvested and in good condi- tion. Correspondents at Leeds, Mass, state that the crop is as good as ever grown in that vicinity In the neigh borhood of West Simsbury, Conn, the crop is the best for three years. Har- vesting, where still in progress, is fa-