The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-06-14
KENTUCKY CROP REPORTS.
CONDITION OF CROPS AND LIVE STOCK
JUNE I, 1899.

Reports were received this month
from l57 correspondents, representing
100 counties.
WHEAT.
The Weekly Bulletins of the Climate
and Crop Service of the Weather
Bureau show a general deterioration
of the wheat crop in the principal win
ter wheat growing States.
In Ohio there has been general fall
ing off in condition due to rust and the
Hessian fly. The Indiana crop has
also suffered from the same cause. In
Illinois there has been some improve
ment in early sOwn wheat, while the
late now shows up very poor. Michi-
gan,repOrts widespread damage by the
''fiy,' and the crop has fallen off in
condition generally. In Missouri dam
age by rust and HeSsian fly. combined
with the presence of an UNUSUAL amount
of cheat, make the crop as a whole "a
poor prospect" In Kansas many
counties report an improvement in con-
dition, but greater number report
loss. Chinch bugs have made their
appearance there, and serious damage
is threatened.
In Kentucky the wheat crop has sui
fered a loss in condition during the
month. The condition averages rs.
while on May LIST it was so. BY sec
tions the following averages are shown:
Western, 81; central, IS; southeastern,
81. 1t should be noted that by far the
highest average condition is shown in
the southeastern section where COM
paratively little wheat is grown. There
is a general complaint of "hy" in early
wheat. Rust is also frequently.report-
ed, but so far is confined to the blades.
Medium early wheat now promises the
best yield. Late wheat is overrun with
weeds. "IIeads sholt, low and thin on
ground" is the expression most fire.
quently used by correspondents in
describing the conditions Of the corn.
CORN.
Both western and southeastern Sec
tons report corn planting not complet-
ed with the close of month. In the CEN
trail section corn is all above ground
and some is qIite forward. Much re-
planting has been found necessary due
to defective seed. The acreage com
pared with acreage of 1898 is 80. The
condition compared with average years
is 81. The condition June LIST. 1898,
was 81. The several sections shows the
following conditions: Western, so;
central, IS; southern, Sc. In the west
ern section the crop in many counties
is getting foul, cultivation being re-
tarded by excessive rainfall.
OATS.
The oat crop is small in acreage, and
appears to be receiving little attention.
There has been an improvement in
condition during the month from 70 on
May LIST, to 50 on June LIST.
HEMP
In the hemp district the crop is re-
ported in good condition. Recent adj
vance in price has hal marked effect
on acreage. The acreage compared
with 1898 is l0l. Scott county reports
an increase of 80 per cent. but in
Bourbon county the acreage is reported
but 10 per cent. of the acreage of 1898
TOBACCO.
Tobacco plants are plentiful and set
ting has been rushed. la some cuun
ties there was lack Of season until the
closing days of tile month. Iu western
Kentucky rain has prevented prepara-
ton of the ground. Per cent. Of crops
set prior to June LIST: In western Sec
ton Is, central So, and southeastern 30.
Grasshoppers and cut worms have
played havoc with early set tobacco in
a number Of Counties. Indications
point TO an average acreage in the prin-
cipal tobacco growing districts.
PAsTUEs AND MEADOWS.
Pastures are unusually luxurlant,
especially in the central district. where
the condition compared with average
years is l03. Clover meadows promise
fine yield of excellen quality but
timothy meadows are overrun with
white BLOSSOM"
The wool clip is estimated at 81 pei
cent. of the clip Of 1873. The price fol-
''clear, unwashe,l" wool averages 20c
winch Is drop of 1c from prices Of
last year.
FRUIT.
There has been decided decline in
u