Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-07-27
DECIDEDLY FAVORABLE.
Weather Of the Past Week Good for
All Crops.

All Crops.
Boston. Mass, July 2t-The weekly
crop bulletin of the New England sec
ton Of the climate and crop service of
the weather bureau says: The weather
of the past week was decidedly favorable
for the growth, as well as the harvesting
of all crops. The high temperatures of
the frs. three days Of the week. accom-
paanicd by occasional showers. caused
vegetation to make exceptional progress.
Haying. however. was delayed to a Ger.
tam extent in consequence, but no grea,
damage was reported from rainfall. The
high winds accompanying the storm OF
the 10Th did considerable damage to
crops and trees. In several localities hail
accompanied this storm. but stones were
small and no damage resulted.
CONDITION OF CROPS.
Crop conditions throughout New Eng.
land advanced with the season the
past week and, on the whole. are
decided favorable. The weather was
favorable for growth and. as general
rule for harvesting. Haying in certain
localities suffered to a limited extent
from showers of the 18th. 18th and 10th.
hut not seriously. Corn made rapid
growth. as did all garden truck. Grains
show very well. and Indications gener-
all point to Il good yield.
Grain.-The past week was generally
favorable for the growth and develop.
ment Of corn. especially during the frs,
part of the week. The high daily tenn.
peratures. as we'll as warn. nights, to-
gcthcr with occasional showers formed
ideal conditions Corn is reported as
tasseling in many localities. and being
comparatively free from, weeds. Unless
later unfavorablc conditions arise.
crop above the average will result Small
grains OF all kin3 show well; rye is
practically harvested and Indicates a
good crop; oats and barley are turning.
the harvesting OF the latter will begin in
many places this week. BuCkwheat made
poor progress during the early part OF
the week. but advanced we'll the last
three days.
tirass-'rhc weather OF the past week
was generally favorable for the harvest
| ing of the hay crop. which is nearly COM
pleted. In few isolated cases. some
damage was reported from heavy show
ers of the first days OF the week. and in
Connecticut some damage resulted TO
clover from high winds of the storm OH
-
whole. the hay crop will prove consider
able above the average both in yield
and quality. Pastures are generally good
hut more rain is needed in all sections,
particularly in Connecticut and Rhode
| Island. and parts Of Ma ssachusetts.
| Stock is in good condition. Rivers. creeks
and wells, are reported low in some
| localities.
| Fruit.-Fruit prospects are generally
good in nearly all parts. with the single
| exception of the apple crop. which will
be exceedingly light. Small fruit are
very promising and are being marketed
in large quantities. Raspberries. both
black and red as we'll as currants. prom
Use a very large yield. Reports indicate
| that insects grow less each week.
| Vegetables Reports regarding vege-
ables of all kinds show a very favorable
| condition. Potatoes show rank growth.
have hlossoned well and indicate good
yield. although more is needed In many
sections Bugs have prove very bother
some, but farmers have generally been
quite successful In Kidding the vines OF
these pests. Beans. peas, aud other gar
den truck, show very favorable con-
| dition.
| Tobacco.-Rapid progress was mace oy
tobacco during the week just ended, with
but few unfavorablc reports. Early set
tings are showing buds and some topping
has taken place. Some curling, due to
intense heat and lack Of precipitation
was reported. Throughout certain parts
OF Connecticut considerable damage re-
suited from the high winds Of the storm
| OF the Isth tobacco being blown down
and otherwise suffered to a limited ex.
/ tent.