The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-06-25
VEGETATION FLoURisHEs.
Northwestern Crops Make Much Proc.
ress During Past Week.

Ihe Northern Pacifc's weekly croD
report shows that all grains i'm the
Northwest, with the exception Of corn.
are t1ourishing. The cool nights have
retarded the growth Of corn. Rain is
needed in many localities, but there ia
no immediate danger Of a drought,
The report in detail is:
Minnesota Division-Main line east and
south Of Staples: The weather has been
cool and dry. Corn is growing rather slow
ly, but small grains and potatoes are Do
ing nicely ~
Staples to Moorhead The weather
continues faXorable and all grains re
hour1shing. There have been showers at
most points. Corn generally has made
good growth; warmer weather. however
W would improve the crop materially
begin In about two weeks
81. Paul & Duluth Division: All cro1ss
VIII, with the exception of corn are doing fine.
The latter has not made much headWay
on account of the cool weather. Rive will
soon be ready to cut and promises good
yIeIu- W neat and oats are standing from
10 10 70 inches high.
Little Falls Dakota Division: Crops
are st1ll in good condition and are grow
ing nicely. There were several showers
during the past week and the ground at
present is in good shape although rain is
needed for some late sown fax and pOta-
toes. Rye stands 10 inches, wheat and
oats about Y. corn and hay about 2
rect. The outlook is very favorable at
present. ~
FERGUS Fails & Black Hills Branch:
With one or two exceptions ali renorts are
very favorable. Small grains are doine
me, some wheat and oats being eighteen
nnches nigh. Corn has also shown mark
mence. soon. The ground is Still in good
be of behef1t III
Red River Valley Branch: There were
several rains on northern part of this
oIaHcn, which have done a great amount
VI soou, especially helping late sown fax,
Wnlch otherwise would not have sprouted.
South OF Grafton rain is needed as the
moisture mentioned in last weeks report
was not as general as at first reported.
some fields on high ground are bell ming
in general still look well and rain the
coming week will prevent any serious
Dakota Division: Several districts re-
port good rains and everything is grow
ing nicely. In a few localities moisture
Is needed especially in the extreme east
sown fax will not sprout without heavy
showers. NO crops are suffering as vet
put good soaking rain will be of great
Fargo & Southwestern Branch. Tho
weather generally is favorabIy. although
little cool for corn, which has not made
Inuch progress. All small grains are do
Casselton Extension: This branch has
had plenty of rain and all crops are pro-
crossing nicely. There has been no dam
very encouraging.
Cooperstown Branch: The past week
mas been very favorable to growing crops.
grain is somewhat ahead of last season.
Ram Is needed for late sown flax, which
IS somewhat uneven and scattered.
jamestown & Northern Branch: Tha
crop conditions are still very favorable
Good rains, however, would freshen things
tricts.
Yellowstone Division-Mandan to Dick
inson: Conditions still remain favorable
Inere nave been several heavy showers
Wheat has a dark, healthy color and
stands about eight or nine inches. Oats
and Siax are also doing nicely. More rain
VIII be beneficial. The hay crop especially
will be helped.