Evening journal., 1899-09-07
FARMERS WANT SUNSHINE.
WHICH is NOW THE GENERAL
NEED OF ALL GROWTH. Hzl2

NEED OF ALL GROWTH. hsAlA
SOME FEAR NOW ENTERTAINED
REGARDING THE APPLE CROP,
WHICH EARLIER GAVE BoUNTI-,
Full PROMIsE-GARDEN PRO
DUCTS FAIR.
The United States Department Of
Agriculture, Climate and Crop Bulle-
tin of the Weather Bureau, Maryland
and Delaware section, for the week
Just ended, makes the following re-
port:
The past week opened comparatively
cool and continued so until Friday
when the weather became somewhat
warmer. There was a gradual increase
in heat until and including Sunday,
but a decided temperature fall occurred
Sunday night, and cool weather again
prevails throughout the section. AS is
usual at this time Of year, the midday
Temperatures have been warm for a
few hours, but the nights have been
pleasant.
The heavy rains Of August 27, men
toned in last weeks bulletin, were gen
eral throughout the section, although
portions of Allegany county report
light showers only. Light rains fell
during the past week on Wednesday
and Thursday, and thunder storms
early Saturday morning were accom-
panied by moderately heavy showers
in many districts. Partly cloudy to
cloudy weather prevailed, except on the
last two days of the week, which were
clear.
The heavy rains of August p were
accompanied by hail in portions OF the
western and north-central counties,
and some damage resulted to early
corn, buckwheat, tomatoes and apples
These rains were very beneficial in the
dry districts, however, permitting a re-
sumption Of Fall plowing in many To-
cahties where this work has been con-
siderably delayed by drought condi-
tions An increase in the amount OF
sunshine is now the general need Of
all growth, and especially to insure a
more rapid curing of fodder and to-
bacco.
In portions of Allegany and Caro-
line counties the ground is still rather
dry, but elsewhere the soil is in good
condition for Fall blowing, which is
being rapidly pushed in the districts
where the work is backward, although,
considering the section as a whole, sat
isfactory progress has already been
made. The first sowing of Fall wheat
is up in Garrett county, and shows
nice stands. Early buckwheat has
been harvested in the western dis
tricts, giving poor to medium yields
owing to prevailing dryness during the
early growth of the crop. The late
buckwheat will require occ fsional lighi
showers to insure good returns. YOung
crimson clover has set well in nearly
all districts. Pastures continue excel
lent in the southern and eastern coun
ties, and have been greatly refreshe,
over most Of the northern and western
counties by the heavy rains of Angus
27. Corn is curing slowly on accoun
of prevailing clOudiness. but rapil
progress is being made in fodder saw
ing in the southeastern counties, ant
some harvesting is being done in al
except the extreme western counties
A very promising crop is the genera
report for early corn. The late corr
has been benefited by the rains, bu
more moisture will be needed in a fey
sections.
In a few localities the potato crop
good, but over most Of the section ligh
yields are reported, and the tubers ar
rotting where wet weather has prevail
ed. Cabbage and turnips have bee
improved by the rains, although in
few dry districts more moisture is de
sired. The melon season is approach
ing a close in the southern counties
but in Washington county cantaloup
shipments continue heavy. TOmatOe
have given abundant yields in nearl
all districts; the canning season is
its height in the north-central cOuI
ties, but is beginning to fall OF in tn
south and southeast. Garden product
are only fair over much of the section
The apple crop promises to be shol
in Garrett, Calvert, Wicomico, Some
set and Worcester counties, but els
where the crop continues in bountifl
promise. There has been considerab
drop, however. and II still goes on,
that it is not safe to speak with tC
much assurance regarding final yield
Grapes are reported as being plentif
except In portions Of Anne Arund
and Hartford counties. Carroll count
reports a good plum crop. The pei
crop is medium to very light