The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-08-09

thunderstOrms in this district has done
the hops a lot Of good, and they now
look most luxuriant. There is a fair
sprinkling of vernin, and many are
washing with the idea of preventing
them getting into the hops. A little
mold may still be found. but nothing
alarming. With a continuance of warm
weather this district looks like grow
ing a nice crop.
maidstone and District)
The forcing temperature of the past
week has still further helped on the
bine, which has seldom looked better
than it does at the present time. In the
early sorts the burr is already turning
into hop, and burr is developing we'll on
the DRAWINGS. Avery heavy hailstorm
burst over the parishes Of Waterbury.
Teston, West Farleigh and East Mall
ing on Friday and caused considerable
damage in the hop grounds, many Of
the heads being cut off. Earning for
tunately escaped the storm, but had a
very welcome rain on Thursday night
which greatly refreshed the bine At
Boxley and other parts of the Maid
stone district there have been genial
showers, which have done a lot of good.
Very little vermin is to be found any,
where, but some growers still persist
in washing. The prospects for large
crop improve every day.
(Malling, East and West)
Heavy rains and a thunderstorm
have greatly refreshed the bine. which
is remarkable for vigor and good color.
The burr is we'll out, and there is a
wonderfully healthy appearance about
it. Vermin and mold are troublesome
here and there.
Petham South and Waltham.)
The Bramlings are now fast coming
into burr and are looking very healthy,
the warm nights and days exactly suit
ing them. a few spots of mold may
be found here and there, but neither
that pest nor the aphides seem to
flourish with US this season, and 1
think now we shall escape the expense
of washing.
(Petham Valley.)
The trainings are fast coming into
burr which looks healthy and strong.
In the old Goldings I am afraid there
will be large proportion Of blind bine.
Washing has become fully general, but
I don't think there is any increase of
vermin. There is rather a lot of mold
to be seen at places Cultivation might
be better.
(Bainham and Newington)
1t would be impossible to speak too
highly of the promising appearance of
the grounds in this district. The bine
is abundant and robust. and the burr
on the Bramlings fully out, while the
pin on the Goldings is just beginning
to show. There was never a brighter
prospect for a big crop. ~
(Sevington)
The rains of Saturday and Sunday
have undoubtedly done good. The bins
and burr all looks much refreshed. The
most trying enemy is mold.
est. Stephens, Canterbury
There is no marked change to re-
port in this parish The lateral branches
are filling up the alleys and some burr
is showing in the DRAWINGS. Washing
has been begun. but more as a precau.
ton than because of heavy attack of
aphis. Judging from present appear,
ances the hot weather and dry air will
clear the plant speedily.
(Sturry.)
Hops continue to make good progress
There are a few lice to be found, and
here and there spot of mold, but
generally the plantations are looking
fairly well with a nice run of bine,
although little uneven in places.
(Teynham)
There has been a great improvement
in the bine during the last fortnight
owing to the warm nights. A little YER
min on the tips of the lower laterals