The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-06-18
COTTON.

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rho first bhlo Of new cotton Of this
seasons growth from tho Mississippi VAL lH.l-
ley la to-day reported as having been re.
ceived at C,seenytlle, Miss. The earliest
date at which the first bale has been
previously reported from the Mississippi
Valley was July 23d. Last year the first
bale was received August 18th. II COM
inenced to look us If this crop was from
six weeks to two months earlier than
last year, largely as the result of tho
use of early maturing seed. IT Is now
only eight days until June 25th. when
tho government report Will be made up,
and / shall not he surprised II the indl-
Gated condition on Juno 18th isSthc high
est on record Some OF N.Y. correspon-
dents III the South estimate August res
5ceipts OF new cotton at 10000 bales II
tho yield OF the acreage planted this year
Is equal to the average Of the past ten
years, the crop Will be 12,b7S0oo bales.
The smallest production per acre we
have ever had would give us a crop Of
over 100000 bales. Under these condl-
,tIons there is no possible reason for
buying cotton apparent to mo.
( quote the following crop advices
reaching mo to-day:
East Prairie, Mo. June 15.-The weather
has warmed up and cotton Is growing
finely. think we will have blooms by
the 4th of July. THAT is carly for this
part OF the country. Scott county, Mo-,
about forty miles north Of us, has 1900
acres OF cotton this year, where they
have not raised any before In fifteen
years. My native home Is Southern Ken
lucky, and my advice from there Is that
they have planted large crops Of cotton
this year where they have not raised any
for twenty years.-T. M. WILKINSON
Lando, S. g., juno 1b.--Your remarks IN
yesterdays Charlotte, N. c.. Observer re-
cotton III Texas this season have been
noted. AS bearing upon this question,
your attention Is called 10 the fact that
during Nnvember, December and Jantl-
airy OF the present season hundreds of
carloads OF cotton seed were shipped
from this State and North Carolina to
Texas for planting purposes. The earliest
varieties were selected, 1t being desired
to secure such seed as would mature
early before he ravages of the boil weovil
became SO pronounced. rs the writer's
opinion that this fact. together with tho
favorable conditions so far reported.
would indicate u large and unusually
early crop for tho State Of Texas. The
conditions OF the crop 1t, this Immediate
vicinity arc ideal, and with an increase
OF from 10 per cent, to u per cent. In
acreage and continuance Of favorable
conditions large crop Is assured.-H. g.
HEATH.
4 A canvass OF the situation In the cotton
belt has been made for Dun's review by
branch offices OF r. G. Dun and Company.
Dun's review says: AS the season adj
vances the prospect for a large yield OF
appeared less than the customary amount
OF injury from the elements and insects,
while tho reports as to the acreage are
practically unanimous in showing q ma
terial Increase. It is especially graft y-s
ing to note such Gunanimity of sanguine
Indications from Texas. because of the
large proportion OF the total crop Sc
cured in that State. The crop there IS
decidedly earlier than last year, and
weather conditions are all that can be
desired An increase OF more than Q per
cent. in Texas acreage means largo
amount Of cotton, provided the condition
Is maintained. The only drawback Is 4
found in the prevalence Of boil weevil,
and as to this there is hope of some I'M
provement over last year.
FIallyille, Texas, June 1.-THE cotton
crop is about three weeks ahead OF last
years crop in this section. having very
good stands, stalks strong and healthy
Lots OF squares. Most too much rain
lately, but With q, week OF Ten udy "
such weather as we have had this week
crops will soon be clean. Acreage IN
creased about IS per cents to 10 per cent;
more fertilizers used than usual, and
cotton planted on best land. Yield should
be good No wecvis In these parts that
we know of.--FI. j 5 ) ON ES.
Greenville, NJ. C.i June 15,--The cotton
crop through eastern North Carolina In
acreage is about % per cent. greater
than last year. The condition at present
is as good as could be asked for. Stands
good fields all clean and free from or -;
plant good size, and at present | see
nothing to prevent a bumper crop for
1e9i.-ED. H. SHELBURN.
T. A. Mcintyre and Co. have the follow
ing from Temple, Texas:
'.In ten milo drive yesterday after
noon visited great many fields of
cotton. You would have to sec this cotton
to believe 1t is SO fine. Can say 1t is al
most perfect Blooms and small bolls
clean and healthy. Farmers
say weevil is doing little OF. no damage
as yet.
(Sgned) THEODORE II. PRICE.