Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-09-07
WEATHER CROP BULLETIN.
Condition of Weather and Crops
During the Past Week.

The weekly crop bulletin as issued by
the Maryland State Weather Bureau con-
tains the following information concern
ing crops and weather in Southern Mary
land during the past week:
The past week opened comparatively
cool and continued SO until Friday, when
the weather became somewhat warmer.
There was a gradual increase in heat un-
til and including Sunday. but decided
temperature fall occurred Sunday night.
and cool weather again prevails through
out the section. As is usual at this time
OF the year. the midday temperatures
have been warm for few hours, but the
nights have been pleasant.
The heavy rains of August 27th. 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 Thurs
day, and thunderstorms early Saturday
morning were accompanied by moderate
ly heavy showers IN many Districts
Partly cloudy TO cloudy weather prevail
ed, except on the last two days OF the
week winch were Gear.
The heavy rains OF August 27th were
accompanied by hail in portions Of the
western and northern central counties,
and some damage resulted TO early corn.
buckwhest. tomatoes and apples. These
rains were very beneficial in the dry dis
tricts, permitting resumption OF fall
plowing in many localities where this
work has been considerably delayed by
drought conditions. An increase in the
amonnt of sunshine is now the general
need OF all growth. and especially TO in
sure more rapid curing of fodder and
tobacco.
In portions of Allegany and Caroline
counties the ground is still rather dry.
but elsewhere the soil is in excellent con-
ditlon for fall plowlng. which is being
rapidly pushed in the districts where the
work is backward. although. considering
the section as whole. satisfactory prog
ress 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 districts. giving poor to medium
yields owing to prevailing dry ness during
the early growth OF the crop. The late
buckwheat will require occasional light
showers TO insure good returns.
Young crimson clover has set well in
nearly all districts. Pastures continue
excellent in the southern and eastern
counties. and have been greatly refresh
ed over most OF the northern and western
counties by the heavy rains of August
27th. Corn is curing slowly on account
OF prevailing cloudiness, but rapid prog
ress is being made in fodder saving in
the southeastern counties. and some har-
vesting is being done in all except the
extreme western counties. A very prom
ising crop is the general report for early
corn. The late corn has been benefited
by the rains. but more moisture will be
needed in few sections.
Damp and ioggy weather has been un-
favorable for curing tobacco. and some
damage has resulted from heavy show
ers. Housing is progressing as rapidly as
possible, however, and in the districts
that escaped exteusive injury from the
storm OF August and excellent yields are
expected. The crop now stands in need
OF warmer weather and plenty of sun
shine. The apple crop promises to be
short in Garrett. Calvert. Wicomico. SOM
erset and Worcester counties. but else
where the crop continues in bountiful
promise. There has been considerable
drop, and it still goes on, so that it is not
safe to speak with too much assurance
regarding final yields. Grapes are re-
ported as being plentiful except in por-
iions OF Anne Arundel and Hartford coun-
ties. Carroll county reports a good plum
crop. The pear crop is medium to very
light.