Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-05-04
SEED oEAM1NAT1oN SLOW.
Vegetation HELD Back ~ Usfavorabic
Weather Conditions.

| WeasnOr CO00utuO0Qs
Eoston, May 3.--The weekly crop hui.
lctin Of the New England section OF tho
climate and crop service OF the weathc,
bureau says: Generally clear weather
with scasonable day temperatures, has
prevailed the past week. Seed germina.
ton. in northern sections. has been slow,
owing to a continuation of cool nights,
drying winds. and dcarth of prccipita-
ton. In southern portions, however,
where the temperatures have ranged
somewhat higher. with scattered show
ers. vegetation has advanced rapidly.
While there has been a continuation of
the low night temperatures, the days
have been warmer than those Of the
former week, the average at the section
center being several degrees above the
| normal. Frost was reported on the 2Sth
| in tho northern sections, temperatures
ranging as low as "A degrees. No pre-
cipitation has occurred. except very
small amounts in the central portion Of
the district on the 18th and 10Th, and
amounts up to one.quartcr of an inch
| in tho southern portion on the 2sth and
eth. Reports rom all parts of the CEN
trail and northern sections Indicate the
ground to be il very dry state, and
Vcgeta don is much in need of moisture.
CONDITION OF CROPS.
Farm and field work has progressed
ra pidly, but vegetation is still being held
back by unfavorable weather conditions
A general warm rain is greatly needed
all over the district The recent frosts
have caused but little damage to fruit
buds, but some reports of trees being
killed by mice during the winter have
heen received Forest fires are reported
from southwestern New Hampshire. with
much damage resulting to forests. While
the season is considered by most cores
pOndents to be carly, vegetation is about
a week later than usual.
Grain.--In northern portions ground
preparation. fertilization. blowing, har-
rowing, etc. is continuing, with some
wheat and oats already in. High winds
have somewhat hindcred sowing. In CEN
trial portions winter grain seems to be
in good condition. Spring rye has been
sown. oats are up in the south, and the
ground is being prepared for corn
Grass.-Grass and clover look we'll and
have good color. but need rain. Pastures
are fairly good, and, in many sections,
there is abundant grazing for stocks.
Fruit-Fruit luds are coming along
slowly in northern sections, while in the
south cherry and plum trees arc in Llos-
som. Peach buds which had adj
vlncod rapidly under the influence OF
tho recent watm weather. have been
checked by tho cool temperatures of the
past fortnight. This is considered to be
of benefit inasmuch as it will lessen the
probability of damage from late spring
frosts should any occur. OF small fruits
some strawberry beds are commencing
to blossom, and currant and berry canes
are beginning TO leaf out
Eeget1bles-rotato planting is about
completed in the extreme southern por-
ton and in progress in others; early
peas are up in some places to six inches.
and asparagus cutting has begun. Gar
dcning is under way throughout the dis
trict although in southern sections it is
advancing to a linish.
Tobacco.--Tohaceo beds are, in good
condition and We'll advanced, and setting
in some place will BE- early. Reports
indicate an increased acreage of tobacco
put out this season.