The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-08-06
WEATHER.cROp REPORT
Weekly Bulletin Of the Texas Section
Of the Weather Bureau.
COTTON CROP WILL RAPIDLY RECOVER
From the Effects Of the Heavy Rains.
Reports Of Shedding Are Numerous
and Boil Weevils Arc at Work.

Following is he report OF the Texas Sec
ton OF the climate and crop service for
the week ending August A.
Temperature.- The early part OF tho week
gave temperatures below the normal In
practically all parts of the State, except
the western and northwestern portions; the
latter part gave high temperatures gen
orally, which, with an absence OF cloudl-
ness and rait cSll. were beneficial TO all
vegetation. continuation OF the weather
conditions prevailing at the time OF issue
OF this report will do much TO counteract
the effect OF the excessive cloudlness and
rainfall during the past three weeks. The
average temperature for the week for the
state was S2.1 degrees, which is approx
mately normal The highest mean tenn
perature for the week was sI.d degrees at
Beeville. and the lowest, $50 degrees. at
Amarillo, The highest temperature oh
served was los degrees. at Henrietta. On
the I'd and Sd OF August and tue lowest,
81 degrees, at Blanco and Temple on the
Goth and S0th OF July, respectively. aud at
kerryille on the I'd OF August.
Raintall,-Ltttle or no rain fell during
the week along the immediate gulf coast,
In the lower Rio Grande valley, and the
western and northwestern portions OF the
state, Elsewhere, rains were general dur
Ing the hrst half OF the week and IN many
sections were excessive. The following
falls. in inches. are the heaviest for the
week: San Marcos 800, Bronham, SS1;
Henrne, 0l5; Temple, o.D6; sulphur
Springs, 642; Waco, 0.o5. Rains such as
these occurring IN the central and eastern
flows on bottom lands. and considerable
damage has resulted theretrom, The great
est damage to crops has resulted from the
overflow OF the BraHos In the counties
south OF Mcuennan. but Il is vet prbIe-
NAUTICAL as to the extent OF the damage IN
question.
Cotton.--The continued rains during the
hrst half of the week CAUSED cotton TO
make too much weed and resulted In con-
siderable shedding, The latter part OF the
week gaNk high temperatures and bright
sunshine, and with continuation Of such
conditions the cotton crop viii rapidly re-
cover from the effects or the recent ex-
ccSsivc rains and foundations. The plant
has made an exceptionally rapid growth
during the week In practically all sections
Of the state. An exception 10 this, how
rain Is needed and the plant Is small,
Fruiting is heavy In nearly all parts of the
state. although complaints ct shedding are
numerous from the central. northeastern
ana eastern portions; and In the lower
BRACES and lower Colorado valleys the
boil weevis are puncturng squares and
young bolis in many fields Ravagea by
boil worms have abated eomewhnt, aud II
is probable that with favorable weather
damage by this pest VIII rapidly decrease
Cotton thut was open In the central por
lions Of the State prior to the latter part
Of the week sprouted aud rottcd In the
bolls, Picking has commenced MS far north
rs Clay county aud with continued hot,
dry weather viii be general over much Of
the State within the ensuing ten days.
Rapid progress has been made In the south
ern counties In picking cotton. elsewhere
weather conditions as a rule have been uu
favorable, Fields are grassy in scattered
sections,
Corn. Late paintings OF corn have made
rapid growth and IN many sections give
promise OF maturing a fine yield ere the
advent OF frost. Considerable of the early
planted corn was Frustrated by the wind
and heavy rains Of the preceding week aud
| is rottng on the ground.
Sugar Cane-Thls crop continues Ia
make an exceptionally fine growth and IL
now in a promising condition In all soc.
lions.
Rlcc.--In favored sectiona, the harvesting
Of this crop Is underway. The late plant
ings are growing nicely IN nearly all sec
lions.
Miscellaneous Crops. Sweet potatoes
promise large yield Range has made q
rank growth and is In the best condition
reported thus far this season Stock water
is ample In ali parts Of tho State. Sdr.
ghum continues TO make rapid growth. AMI
/ IN many sections Of the second cutting will
/ give heavier returns than the first Milo
maize. Kafflr corn. alfalfa and johnson
/ grass promise nne Yields Fruit Is being
1 shipped I'm decreasing quantities, Straw.
| berry plants are being worked out, Pillow
| Ing for fan crops ig well underway In the
| northern portions OF the State Peanuts
| give promisp of n large Weld.