The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-06-18
NORTHERN PAC!fIC'S
CROP REPORT is
FAVORABLE
Vegetation Throughout the
Northwest Continues to
Flourish and Promise Is Now
for a ReCOrd-Breaking Har-
vest---COOI Nights Retard
the Growth of Corn.

The Northern Pacifcs crop report
for the week just closed shows all crops
in the Northwest, with the exception of
corn, to be in a favorable condition.
The cool nights have retarded the
growth of corn, and the light frost
last week did some damage, but not
enough to necessitate replanting.
Wheat, rye and other grains are all
progressing satisfactorily and a heavy
yield is anticipated. Pasture lands
never looked better and a bumper
hay crop is assured. Potatoes and
other vegetables are growing nicely.
In a few localities the potato bug has
made his appearance. but so far has
done no damage to growing
crops. Vegetation has not yet suffered
for moisture, but rain will be needed
in many sections before the close of
the present week.
The report in detail says:
Minnesota Division-Main line east
and south of Staples: Crops generally
have made good progress during the past
week. Some damage by frosts was done
to cOrn potatoes and vegetables, but not
enough, however, to neceSsitate re-
planting. Wheat and other grains are do
ing fine. Rye is heading out and corn
generally has advanced considerably, al
though few points state that the
weather has been too cool for rapid
growth. Hay is an assured heavy crop
Rain will be beneficial during the week
Staples to MoOrhead-This district now
looks splendid. Several good rains during
the fore part of the week have put all
crops in tio1rishing condition. The light
frost did little or no damage. Wheat is
looking especially fine. Warmer weather
Will bring corn on rapidly.
st. Paul & Duluth Division-The
weather the past week was generally IA
Vorable and crops are doing nicely, with
the exception of corn. which is somewhat
backward on account of cool nights. Po-
tatO planting is finished and with favor
able conditions very large yield was
expected.
Little Falls & Dakota Branch-The out
look at present could hardly be more
promising. Good rains have put crops in
fine condition Rye stands about fifteen
inches, wheat and other grains about nine
Corn and potatoes doing fine. Willard re-
ports potato bugs exceedingly numerous.
Fergus Falls & Black Hills Branch
making good growth. Corn was set back
somewhat by the frost, although not dam
aged to any extent. Grass is looking fine
and a good hay crop is expected. Rain
will be of benefit during the week.
Red River Valley Branch-North of Red
Lake Falls the weather has been very
dry and grain while not suffering to
any extent, is very much in need of mois-
ture. The crops. however, still present
fine appearance, but continued dry
weather will cause considerable damage.
The southern part of this branch has had
showers. Corn is a little backward on
account of cool weather. Late advices
say there has been a good rain through
Dakota Division-Very favorable condi-
tiOns have existed since the last report
and crops are doing nicely. Showers have
kept the ground In good shape and every
thing has advanced considerably Flax
seeding is now finished.
Fargo & Southwestern Branch-The
weather has been favorable. and crops
ers at most points, and the ground is
IN good shape, A few stations, however,
state that moisture will soon be needed
as the surface is getting dry. Cool wealth
er has kept corn back.
Casselton EXtension-This branch is do
ing splendidly; Several rains during the
lore part OF the week have put crops in
a fine condition and prospects are ex-
ceHent. The light frost on June 10 did
no damage.
Cooperstown Branch-An reports are
very favorable. Crops have grown rapidIv
and the fields could not look better. The
ground is In excellent condition. No frost
jamestown and Northern Branch-Thfs
pranch throughout looks exceptionally
nne. The weather has been mostly warm,
with good rains and all crops have made
splendid Roadway Wheat and fax are
growing fast. The present conditions are
the pest in years and heavy yield is ex-
pected
Yellowstone Division-Mandan to Dick
lnSon-Ihe past week has been warm and
the ground being in excellent condition
an crops nave made rapid progress. Wheat
Is doing especially fine.
Montana-B illings-Warm weather, with
cool nights, prevailed during the past
week. Crops are in an excellent condi-
ton. ~
Red Lodge Braneh-All crops are look
ing well In vicinity of laurel alfaHa is
being cut and the yield is heavy
Big Timber-The weather is warm and
generally favorable. Crops are growing
nicely and are looking well. Rain would be
of benefit.
Gallatin Valley-The weather is warm
er All crops are looking favorable