Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-08-28
WEEKLY CROP BULLETIN.
Weather and Crop Conditions Of New Eng
land. Week Ending Monday, Augustus.

The weather of the week, as whole, W..
satisfactory for work aud crop growth. fem
peratures were somewhat higher, es ,rciaily
the latter part of the week. and the rainfall
was fairly well distributed. The northern
states received the greater amounts. some
what above the average. while in the ,.uth
there was a general deficiency. Thun Ter.
storms caused considerable damage 10 prop
erty, especially in New Hampshire tnd ver-
mont. some uncut grain.was lodged aud fruit
blown off.
All crops are reported as having made ex-
cellent growth, as in most in, ances the
weather has been all that could he desired.
Showers interfered somewhat with the COM
pletion of haying and the hary, :, in of grain.
Tut large amount was nevertheless secured
in fairly-good condition. Although growth
has been good for the past two weeks, vet t he
majority OF crops are SO far behind the aver.
age that it is doubtful If satisfactory yields
are obtained.
GRAIN.-The harvesting Of barley and oats
continues, and there has been some thresbiny
OF these grains and rye, the yields being very
good Although corn has made rapid strides.
it is so late that it seems impossible that the
ultimate yield can amount to much. There is
considerable complaint that both field and
sweet corn are not earl - out well.
GRAss.-Considerable grass remains to be
cut AS work was delayed by showers during
the week. The yield is up to the average
aud the quality apparently good. although
there Is some fear expressed that it has not ms
much nutrltive matter available as would he
the case had its growth conditions been Ale.
Ierent. some fields of rowen are nearly
ready to harvest. promising good WELD.
Pastures remain fresh with the prospect of a
good amount OF fall feed. Hungarian, owing
to the lack of sunshine and warmth, will not
make so good crop as in many wears.
FRUIT.-Some fruit was blown from the /
trees during the week. and there is complaint |
Oh dropping; also that the fruit is ripening
early and of small size in some localities. II |
is feared that the early ripening NAV cause
ne quaity to be inferior. The cranberry har-
vest has begun. the yield seems to be below
the average in quantity. but the quality of the
berries is first-class. Wild blackber.ies are
abu rdant and excellent.
NEGErABLEs.-Blight and rot are reported
Is DONG much damage to potatoes in scat.
'red localities, especially in middle Connect.
cut Inc main part of the crop is. however.
good condition, and where digging has be.
suh the yield appears to be up to the AVERAGE
be el are being injured by rust and the Weld
WI oe materially decreased. Cubfoot il
lume evaleht among cabbsges, and onions.
u e and tomatoes, promise small crops
IoBAoCo;-rhe tobacco situation is nm.
,a. .neI ,e 6eing marked contrasts not only
,e.ween diuerent fields, but between plants
n .ne same field. The crop. as a whole. has
'nproved lately. but it is fought that the !
Top VIII not come up TO tSsverage. Cut
ing mas been begun on some farms, and with
n a weather. will be in full blast apotb.
"eeA' T. L. BRIDGES ,
Acting Section Director. 4