The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1904-09-01
NORTH CAROLINA CROP BULLETIN
Report on Conditions by the Depart.
nnent Of Agriculture.

nent Of Agriculture.
For the week ending August 20, 1904
Warm and sultry weather prevailed
during the first two days OF the week
with temperatures ranging far above
the normal. This was followed by cool
er and more or less unsettled weather.
On the 23rd and Gath rains fell In the
western and southwestern parts of the
State, also at scattered places farther
east; but the week remained practical
ly dry in the eastern section till the
afternoon Of the 2sth, when general
rains set in, which continued with
slight intermissions till Sunday morn
ing. Excessive rains fell at a number
OF places in the central and eastern
counties, and the heaviest "a hourly
amount SO far known was 2.7O inches at
Moncure. With the beginning Of the
latter rainy period there came a deci-
ded change in the temperature and dur
ing the entire Saturday the thermome-
ter ranged slightly above so degrees In
all sections Of the State. 1t Is too early
to ascertain whether any damage re-
suited from this cool spell; but it is be-
lived that it was of too short dura-
ton to affect any of the growing crops.
The cotton bolls are beginning to op-
en- in the eastern half IF State, but the
crop, as whole, made no improvement
during the week, although the weather
during the first half was favorable; on
the contrary, the crop seems to be de-
clining and the complaints of damage
by rust, shedding and turning yellow
are just as numerous from all parts of
the State as during the week before.
Corn continues good; especially on up
| lands; in low places and on light soil
it is damaged in few localities. 1t is
maturing we'll and an exceptionally fine
crop is nearly assured. Fodder pull
ing is nearly over in the eastern and
, central counties; the first half Of the
week was favorable for this work, but
there was not enough sunshine during
| the latter half, and large quantities of
! louUcI DScdlue uduldScu ny Iuc rams.
Curing tobacco is nearly over in the
eastern district, but is still in full pro-
press in Stokes, Surry, Rockingham
and a number of other north-central
counties. The reports in regard to the
yield are similar to those received
heretofore, inasmuch that the leaves
are curing satisfactorily, although the
crop is below the average. Peanuts
are fair, and with but few exceptions
the vines are growing we'll. The early
crop Of Irish potatoes Is being dug and
| the yield is considered good, especially
in the western counties; the fall crop
is already up and the stands are salts
factory. Turnips and rutabagas are
coming up in most sections, but in the
western half considerable of sowing is
yet to be done. Melons are ripening in
the western counties and are quite
plentiful. Cabbages are generally well
headed, but the wet weather Is injuring
the plants; peavine hay is excellent; all
minor crops are doing fairly well; fruit
will be far below an average crop.
Rains Tin inches) for the week end
ing a. M today: Raleigh, 2.01; Will
mington, 1.2O; Hatteras, 2.10; Char
lotte, 2.40; Asheville, $50; Goldsboro
21O; Greensboro. 046; Lumberton
16S; Newbern, 2.46; Weldon, 1.36.