Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1900-08-03
~WEATHER-CROP BULLETIN.
Copious Knins ana Favorable temperature

Copious Rnins and Favorable temperature
Have Revived All Kinds of crops.
The %copious and widespread rain of
the 18th aud 10Th broke the drought
which had already caused considerable
damage in many sections, and the
weather of the week ending July 30 has
been unusually favorable for most
crops. With the exception of parts of
New Hampshire, the southern counties
of Connecticut, and eastern Massachu-
sets, where the drought still continues,
the rain was sufficient for present pur-
poses, although the wells and streams
have not generally assumed their normal
condition. The high winds of the 25th
did Slight damage to corn in some
sections.
Under the favorable weather of the
week the condition of all crops has i'm
proved. and the present outlook, in
many sections, is exceptionally promis-
ing. The haying season is practically
over, particularly on upland fields.
Estimates place the crop much below the
average yield, but generally of good
quality. Potatoes and grain in the
northern parts of the district are looking
well, with the season a trifle backward.
During the past week these crops have
improved, and are now in good con-
dition. The rain came too late, In west
ern Massachusetts, to save early tobacco
and potatoes; it was also too late in
Rhode Island and Connecticut to save
smaller vegetables. and especially those
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rain is greatly needed in these states.
Meadows, where mOwn are again be-
coming green, and the outlook is promis-
ing in many sections for a second crop
of hay, Pasturage has improved and
the outlook is very favorable for
grazing. Owing to the shortage in the
hay yield, corn is being extensively
planted, particularly IN Massachusetts,
for ensilage.
Oats and rye headed well. Though
the stalks were generally short, owing
to the drought, an average crop is re-
ported. Daring the early part of the
week, corn, on high ground, began to
curl and roll badly, but the rain Of the
25th effectively stopped this. and the in
dications now promise a full crop.
The berry crop will probably be below
the Weld anticipated, but some localities
report extraordinary quantities of black
berries and blucberrios. There is an
abundance of wild varieties. In some
parts of the section apples continue to
drop, but the loss from this cause has
beer considerably checked by the rain,
and those remaining on The trees are re-
ported to be free from worms. All fruits
in Vermont ana Maine are reported to be
in excellent condition.
The conditions during the week have
been exceptionally favorable for the
rapid and substantial growth of vege-
tables, and many crops thar were ON
sidered totally lost have revived. The
rains of the week have put the fields in
condition for the seeding Of late vege-
tables. Turnips are 0 being
Pea lice, grasshoppers and potato beetles
are reported ia a few localities, but in NJ
place have they seriously affected the
crops. Beans and sweet corn are doing
unusually well in New Hampshire, and
late cabbage promise "A good yield in
Massachusetts. Early potatoes have
been almost a total failure in Rhode
Island and CONNECTICUT, and in the other
New England states the crop hiss been
below the average yield. Many potatoes
have been of an u~nmarketable quality.