Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-07-10
U. S. WEATHER BUREAU
ON CROP SUMMARY

WASHINGTON, July S.-The weather
bureaus weekly summary Of crop condi-
tions is as follows:
The northern part OF the country east
Of the Rock mountains suffered from cold
during the last half OF June, but have
with the exception of New England, ex-
perfenced more favorable temperatures.
The Missouri and upper Mississippi val
leys, lake regions, middle Atlantic states
and New England have received abundant
rains, which proved unfavorable in the
Missouri and upper Mississippi valleys
and portions of the lake region and middle
Atlantic states. Drouth continues with
increasing severity over parts of central
and east gulf districts and rain is much
needed in the south Atlantic states.
where the week has been unusually warm,
with showers over limited areas only Tex
as has experienced week of very ia
VOrable temperatures with scattered show
ers and more than usual cloudiness con-
ditions favorable to the conservation Of
abundant rainfall Of the previous week.
The Rocky mountain plateau and north
Pacific coast districts have experienced
week of remarkably low temperatures
with unusual precipitation. much in the
form OF snow, in the northern districts
and general frosts and freezing tempera-
lures In Nevada and Utah. On the north
Pacific coast the week was too cool and
generally favorable. There has been a
general Improvement in the condition in
corn throughout the central valleys and
the outlook for this crop in the corn
states IS encouraging, although in the
states of the Missouri valley IL has suf-
fered considerably from lack of cultiva-
ton due to excessive moisture. In Kan
sas, the bulk Of the crop is laid by and
much Is silking and caring. In Nebraska
corn is rather small. but is growing nice
ly, although needing cultivation. Three
fourths of the crop in Iowa is well Guilt
waited and in normal condition, notwith-
standing the heavy rains. In Tennessee,
Missouri, the Ohio valley, the lake re-
gions, the general outlook Is excellent. In
the southern states very poor crop Is
indicated, and in portions Of central gulf
districts the early planted IS injured be-
yond recovery. The harvesting of winter
wheat Is now practically finished in the
states of the lower Missouri valley. Har-
Vesting has continued in the Ohio valley
under generally favorable conditions. Is
practically finished over the southern por-
ton OF the middle Atlantic states and has
begun in the lake region. On the north
Pacific coast harvest Will be later than
usual. but the general outlook continues
favorable. Harvesting continues under
favorable conditions in California. The
outlook for spring wheat is generally very
promising.
lower Missouri valley, Tennessee and mid
die Atlantic states and the crop is ripen-
ing in the Ohio valley, good yields being
reported. In the Missouri and Ohio val
leys and upper lake region the general
condition of the crop is promising. With
showers over local areas only and very
high temperatures the cotton crop over
much Of the greater portion Of the central
and eastern districts of the cotton belt
has materially deteriorated, especially
over the southern portion of the districts
named, although considering the size Of
the plant 1t IS fruiting well. and is gen.
orally clean. In Tennessee. Mississippi.
Missouri Oklahoma and Indian Territory
the crop continues in promising condition.
although Il is needing cultivation and
making too much weed in portions OF
Arkansas. In Texas cotton shows further
Improvement and is making good. healthy
growth, except in the southwestern and
northwestern counties, where it is at
standstill. Where the plant is small It
Is spreading nicely. and fruiting satisfac-
torily and but few reports Of shedding
and boil weevil are received. Tobacco has
made very favorable progress, except In
the Carolinas and Florida, where Ii Is
badly in need of rain. In Michigan, New
York and New England. apples continue
promising and further improvement Is re-
ported from Kansas and Oklahoma; else
where a very inferior crop Is indicated.
EXCEPT in Minnesota and Michigan peach
es are scarce. Good crop of hay is being
secured in the states of the Missouri and
central Mississippi valleys, but in the up
per Ohio valley and middle Atlantic states
the crop is generally light. Haying has
been interrupted by rains in New YORK
and New England and also in Montana,
Idaho, Washington and oregon.