Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-10-03
CLIMATE AND CROP SERVICE.
ISSUED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF
AGRI0ULTURE.
Report Of Condition Of Crops Throughout
Maryland For The Weak Ending
October End.

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The weekly report issued by the Wea-
iher Bureau contains the following infor-
nation about climate and crops in Mary
land during the past week
The cool and invigorating weather con-
| ditions that had prevailed throughout this
section since the 18th came to a close on
Saturday, the 2Sth, when general rains
fell. Showers have continued since thar
date, and nearly all, il not all, districts
have received more than the normal
amount of precipitation for the week.
The temperatures for the entire period
have averaged slightly above the nor
NAL. owing to warm weather in the early
and latter parts. The middle portion of
the week was cool, with minimum tenn
peratures at night ranging from ago to
45o. Light or kiiling frosts were reported
in the more western counties, and occur
red at exposed places in the northern
central counties, but the southern and
eastern counties escaped their visitation.
Very little damage resulted from their
occurrence. The week as a whole was
very favorable for all kinds OF farm work,
and the rains at the close will aid in soft
ening the soil for plowing, as the ground
was becoming quite hard in many locali-
ties. Wheat seeding and the preparation
OF fallow land made good progress dur
the week, and some corn ground was
sowed in grain. Seeding is over in a
few places and is about half finished in
many others, but scattered through
the section are large areas in which but
limited progress has yet been made.
The delays have been mainly due TO
two cases, namely, a desire to sow late
to lessen the possible damage by the
Hessian fly, and because OF the intention
to utilize corn ground to a large exten,
for the coming wheat crop. The land is
generally in good working condition, and
the recent rains will further fit it for plow-
ing. narrowing or drilling. The saving
OF late hay is not quite finished in parts
of the south and southeast. where crab
grass and pea vines are being cut for
winter feeding. Some pea vines have
been plowed under to serve as green
manure. Pastures were beginning to
look parched in few localities, but the
recent rains will revive the growth again.
Corn cutting has made excellent pro-
gress during the week, although much OF
the late crop is still green. In the south
ern counties the fodder has been saved
and housed in fine condition. Generally
throughout the section the crop promises
to be large, and danger from frost is now
past, except in the case OF a very late
crop. Heavy dews at night have pre-
vented the corn from drying rapidly. but
no loss by rot or mold is reported. Some
husking has been done in the southeast.
Tobacco has been nearly all housed
although few small and late plants are
out yet. The general opinion is that the
crop has been saved in good condition,
despite the damage done by damp and
foggy weather early in harvest season.
Peaches are about over, only few late
varieties being left. Apples are gener-
ally scarce, and the fruit for the most
part is small and knotty.
Late potatoes are poor in yield ard
quality, except in parts of Wicomico,
where they are reported to be looking
well. Sweet potatoes are below average
to fair. Turnps are growing nicely, but
cabbages continue to rot. Sugar corn
and tomatoes are falling to a marked ex-
tent, and canneries are not doing much
work at present. The coming week will
see the close of the tomato season in
many districts. Most kinds of garden
vegetables continue to give satisfactory
yields.
The weekly climate and crop bulletin
has closed the series for the crop season
| just ending. In summing up the results
tor the year /: Wheat, rye, barley, oats
and potatoes have not yielded well. Hay
was poorly in the season, but improved
towards the end of the harvest period.
Tomatoes also improved at the close OF
the season, but were short. Peaches
were poor to fair; cherries yielded well,
Other fruits were short-apples particu-
larly so. Pastures were good at al
times, barring brief periods OF sparse
growth. Buckwheat will give good yields
Tobacco was hurt some during the curing
period. but the yield and quality is fair
Corn promises to be splendid crop.
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