The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-09-27
WEEKLY CROP REPoRE.
Progress of the Harvest and Preparation,
for the Next Crop.

for the Next Crop.
wAsHISoroH. Sept. 26-The weekly sum-
mary OF crop conditions issued by the Weather
Bureau says:
no rain having fallen over a large part Of the
Southern states. the droughty conditions OF
the previous week continue in that section
Rain is also needed over portions OF Illinois
Iowa. Nebraska and in the southern Rocky
Mountain region. Throughout the central and
northern portions OF the country and on the
Pacific coast the weather conditions have been
generally favorable for maturing crops and for
farm work. Except over portions OF Pinor del
Rio. Havana and Santa Clara provinces. much
needed and copious general rains have fallen
in Cuba. proving OF inestimable value to all
crops and putting the soil In excellent condi-
ton for planting.
The corn crop has experienced generally
favorable weather conditions during the week.
In the States of the Ohio Valley and Lake re-
Rion large part OF the crop Is cut and some
husking has been done. As previously stated
the reports indicate that late corn has failed to
develop well in the central valleys and South
The absence OF rain on the Pacific coast has
been favorable for the completion OF grain
Oregon. where the reports continue to show
that the damage from August rains Is much
Under favorable weather conditions cotton
picking has made rapid progress: Nearly the
been gathered over a large part OF the cotton
region. The marked features OF this seasons
aud aud very short top crop. tke latter In some
SECTIONS beinR complete failure.
except limited areas e ersn ap and Soreb
Caroiina where cutting will be completed by
generally favorable for, curl e WON nus ''e"
ST Ss VIII a5as Ana s.;ss s
England, but generally throughout the South
Valley. and Middle. Atlantic States early sown
grain is growing finely.
New England-Copious rains first OF week
very beneficial, putting ground In condition for
fall pouRhing and seeding and i'm proving late
crops excepting light hay and apples. all crops
generally cut potatoes half dug. cranberries
two.ihirds picked: as whole. season fairly
New York-Pastures improved by recent
rains; crops mostly harvested; buckwheat and
reports indicate more winter apples than here
tofore reported: streams and wells abnormally
up and starting weI. but drought tina has N pre
vented proper organization.
New JsrSey-Neather conditions favorable
for all late maturing truck and orchard fruits,
seeding OF winter grain and the harvesting OF
Sept. 20 and u thoroughly soaked the ground.
retarding seeding in some localities; temper
Peensyvns%aes oq
ing ripened crops. seeding and general farm
work. all OF which are wei advanced very little
maturing nicely: pasturage improved; early
seeded grain terminating well; corn yielding
well. bpekwheat and potatoes fairly. ia,
lent condition for ploug hing and seeding a fair
plentliul;, pastures much improved; large
crop Of tobacco housed in fine condition; white
potatoes partial failure: sweet potatoes tine
Tennessee Good showers early in week.
revivinR late crops in many sections and facli-
tating work Of preparing soil for fall seedlings:
considerable areas OF wheat and oats already
sown; dry. cool weather favored gathering OF
matured crops: cotton nearly all open and be-
ing rapidly gathered and marketed; tobacco
about all housed in good condition light frosts
latter rart of week. little or no damage; apples
mostly fallen from trees.
night. when moderate general rain occurred
tobacco nearly all housed; corn cutting pro-
crossing well; late corn rpenng fast: Irish
potatoes. poor crop; sweet, potatoes. good; ap-
pies. very poor: rain will enable farmers to
SOW winter wheat: pastures very poor.
MiohiRan-Ample rains have entirely broken
drought late sugar beats and pasturaRe much
improved whea. and rye seeding are well ad-
vanced. the soil being in splendid condition
potato digging and corn husking general; ap-
BIZ. yield poor,
threshing and saving corn crop: ploughinR well
advanced: dry soil prevents even growth Of
winter wheat and delays its further seeding
all vegetation matured without injury by frost;
Oklahoma- weather for sowing wheat,
picking cotton and crlbbing corn: ground
Indian Territory for wheat seeding: improve
ment reported in cotton in western Chickasaw
rottinR and dropping in Indian Territory
This 10 the last weekly issue OF the climate
and crop bulletin for the season Of 1929. Until
the opening OF the next crop season. the bulle-
tin will be issued monthly.