Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-07-13
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Weather of the Past Week suited Ia
Growth Of Crops.


Boston, July 1.-THE weekly crop bu
lctin OF the New England section OF the
climate and crop service of the weather
bureau says: The weather Of the past
week has, on the whole. been decidedly
favorable for the development of crops
of all kinds: the rains being quite gen.
oral in all parts in the carly portion of
the week. especially in tho northern
States. and followed as they were by
clear and warmer weather resulted in
rapid growth in all vegetation. Thunder
storms were quito prevalent on the eSth
particularly throughout Maine. New
Hampshire and Vermont.
CONDITION or CROPS.
Crop conditions throughout all parts
OF New England showed a marked inn
provcmcnt for the past week, tho most
favorable reports being received from
Maine, Vermont and New Hampshire.
where previous conditions have not been
so promising. The excessive moisture
during the early part of the week greatly
retarded the cultivation Of crops in all
sections, and many fields became foul,
but as crops made rapid growth also.
advancement was satisfactory. Consid-
cradle damage has been reported due to
insect pests, but probably not moro than
is usual. Generally speaking, the tone of
correspondents shows an optimistic ten
dency
Grain.-Ttapid development has been
shown the past week in all grains. Rye
| and oats are showing well, the former
being headed. and indications arc for a
large Yield in both. while the hoeina
of corn was greatly delayed, duo to OK
ccssivc precipitation in the early part
Of tho wcok good progress was made in
| tho last three days and. in NEST locali-
| ties, fields arc in good condition. While
| "orn is about ten days behind the season,
| the color and stand are good and indica-
tions are for at least an average crop.
| Grass.-Rcports show n great improve
mont in grass conditions. and an abun-
dant crop is assured. especially in the
northern and central portions High
and excessive moisture lodged the grass
greatly in many places and has delayed
| haying. TIaying has also been delayed
| by the backward conditions ~ other
crops especially corn; most farmers pre-
forring TO lay aside their corn before
| beginning their having. Glover is ready
to cut and harvesting has begun in many
localities. Pastures generally are r
| good condition, but some parts or con
necticut require more moisture to i'm
prove conditions.
| F'ruit.-Indications point to an avcraC e
crop of all kinds Of fruit excepting win
ter apples, which will he below the aver
age. Some reports would indicate an un
usual dropping Of apples. and excessive
winds Of the 2sth did much damage ii
Maine and New Hampshire. Cherries are
plentiful and are being marketed. Der
res show an abundance and conditions
Eare generally favorable. Insects arc re-
ported as having destroyed the grape
yield in many places especially in Rhode
| Island.
Vegetables. All vegetables Throughout
New England will he produced in abun
| dance. as conditions are far above thu
normal. Potatoes arc blossoming anC
some are being marketed. Peas arc nov
matured In all sections. Garden corn i
backward and none as vet ready for th'
market. Some reports from ravages %
insects but not as much as usual. OWNS
to the lack NJ warm temperatures.
Tohacco.-Tobacco setting was com
plctcd tho past week and hocing /:
well under way, although the latter wa
hampcrcd somewhat the first part %
the week by wet weather. Condition
favorable and indications are for a Soo'
crop.