Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-06-29
GOOD WEEK FOR CROPS.
Conditions Favorable rs Regards Tenn
pcrrture and Moisture.

tt0stOT, June SS.-Inc weekly crop Dul-
lctin of the New England section of the
climate and crop service of the weather
bureau says: Tho weather of the past
week, for the several portions Of tho New
England district. presents some rather
marked contrasts. both as regards tenn
peraturo and precipitation. corrcspon-
dents In northern and northeastern por
tions reporting cold dry and cloudy condi-
lions. with little or no precipitation,
while in the balance OF the district the
temperature has been quite seasonable
and precipitation very general, even ex-
ccssivc in many central localities Cen
eral cloudincss. until the 23d prevailed in
all of the states. AS whole the week
has bccn favorable for vegetation. AL
though but very little outdoor work has
been accomplished in tho greater part of
the district on account of tho frequent
rains and wet condition of the fields.
CONDITION OF CROPS.
All planted crops are rapidly advanc-
ing under very favorable conditions,
both az regards temperature and mois-
ture. In central and southern portions.
the condition of the soil has been too wet
generally for cultivation of crops. and
account Of the rapidly approaching time
for tho harvesting of the hay crop. some
anxiety is being expressed that many
fields will be very foul before they can
be properly cared for. In northern por-
tions vegetation has advanced somewhat
more slowly on account of tho cooler
weather. However. the general express
sion seems to be that all crops are in
;.;.
ally all the later planted ones. Insect
pests still abound everywhere; rose bugs.
grasshoppors and spittle insects being
added to the list this week.
CHARACTERIZATION conditions have been
very advantageous for all grains, and
both the winter and spring planted are
expected to yield well. oats are growing
rapidly in all portions and. in tho South
are beginning to head. Rye is imrrov-
ing and Indications point to a very good
yield. Corn in all parts of the district
is looking better. though beginning 10
need cultivation badly. Preparations arc
being made in several localities to SOW
buckwhcat this week
irass.-t'rass is making phenomenal
growth. and hay prospects continue to
improve in all parts of the district. Old
meadows are thickenng up and many
that were given up n fortnight ago will
now produce fair crop. In northwestern
portions bountiful crop of alfalfa is
now being harvested and clover is al
most ready to cut. In other localities
much grass that had lodged is also being
cut. Lodging has been quite prevalent
in many southern portions. Considera bic
hungarian is now being sown. The pro-
sent prospect Is that an average crop OF
hay will be harvested in all the New Eng
land states. Pastures arc furnishing
abundant grazing.
Fruit-Fruit having set we'll in all por-
tions Of the district and hut very little
dropping taking place to date. prospects
for a bountiful harvest in all tho States
are excellent. Indications still point TO
one of the largest peach crops ever har-
vested in Connecticut. Apples will be
short in some localities, although con-
servatvc correspondents state that there
will he about an average crop. Pears are
not expected to yield very plentifullv
this season. Cherries are beginning to
ripen in southern portions. bu1 the rains
have somewhat bliGhtod them in parts
| of Connecticut. Tho berry crop will be
abundant in all portions. Stra wberries
arc yielding we'll though number o.
reports of rotting and moulding on ac-
count OF the excessive moisture have
been received. Insects in Rhode Island
have injured grape vines by destroying
the blossoms.
| Vegetables. Reports fran ArOostook
County. Me. state that the condition Of
potatoes is excellent. In southern ror-
tions the plants almost cover tho ground
and setting has commenced. The warm
woa ther has brought out a large number
Of bottles. and much complaint concern
ling their raVaGcs has been received
Peas are now being picked for market il
central portions. Spittle insects are very
numerous this season in Massachusetts
ana reports from northern localities
state cutworm to he injuring SQUASH and
cucun,bcrs. Garden corn in all portions
| is somewhat backward. All vegcta bles
are growing rapidly. and gardens gcncr
ally are in excellent condition. Reports
from Nantucket Island. Mass. and points
along Cape Cod. Mass, indicate a grcat
amount Of damage to gardens by the eX
cessivc rain during a thunderstorm or
the 10Th.
'robacco-SettinE Is practically com
pletcd. much hocing has been done an.
plants are growing finely. many of then
reaching up to about ten inches ir
height. Although somewhat later. the
crop is considered generally to he il
better condition than at the same porioc
of last season. a much larger acreage
a