Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-09-21
DEFICIENT IN SUNSHINE.
Otherwise, Weather Favorable Aor
Maturing OF Plant Growth.

boston, Sept. 20-'rhe weekly crop bull
letin of the New England section OF the
climate and crop service of the weather
bureau says: The weather of the past
week, although deficient in sunshine,
was favorable for the maturing OF all
plant growth. and no abnormal features
were noticeable. The temperatures we're
slightly below the normal. tho prccipita-
;ion did not vary much from the average
and the winds generally were moderate
although occasional reports show some
damage from high winds along the coast
Except for the gathering of hay. the
weather was favorable for farm work
CONDITION OF CROPS.
Crop conditions at the present writing
are fully as favorable as those obtaining
ut the last report. Corn has advanced
with the season. and unlts abnormal
conditions arise within the next ten days,
AN abundant crop is assured. In the cx-
tremc northern portion OF the section tine
droughty conditions still obtain. ard rain
is badly needed. On the whole however,
tho present crop indications are fully up
to the average for this season of the
year.
ing the past week. under not the most
favorable conditions and although some
reports of killing frosts were received.
no damage TO corn MAS reported from
any portion of the section. With another
week or ten days of mild temperatures,
corn will be out of danger of frost.
Much corn is being shocked and indca-
tions are very favorable for good yields
Late-snwn corn for folded is making
excellent growth and assures an abund-
art crop. All ensilagc crops are promis-
ing. and silos are being filled throughout
Ncw England. Corn for canning pur-
poses continues to he marketed. but is
getting rather too large; late -planted
fields. however. are producing corn in
prime condition. Bnckwheat continues
to give every indication of a fine crop
Grass.-A good crop of rcwcn is assur-
cd. but tho weather OF the past wcc;l has
been rather too wet for hayinG. Hun
garian and millct are hcing harvested
aud the results arc encouraging. Some
damage to cut hay from the heavy rains
OF the past week in certain localities was
reported. but not to any great extent.
Fruit. decided change has oocurr-
Ell in the fruit situation since the last
report was issued. High winds caused
much fruit to fall. particularly apples in
coast portions Of the section. Poacho
arc pears are rperine and will be good
crops. Grapes are not maturing as
| rapidly ms desired. hut prospects lcmuil
good. Cranbcrries will be fair crop
| although results do not verify the cx
| lmctations OF two weeks ago; the berrie.
are small in many places. due probably
to lack OF moisture in July. Apples viii
| be very poor crop.
| Legctablcs.--SOme damage to squashc!
and pumpkins by frosts of tho 1ith ant
18th was reported, principally in Maine
New Hampshire and Vermont but result.
were not serious. Owing to the continu
ed wet cordition OF the ground for tn,
past three weeks. Consde ra bic rOtting O
| potatoes has taken place. and the reports
of this nature are so numerous that tn,
total damage from this source will b
considerable. Onions, TO a. certain ex
tent. hav, suffered from the same cause
Cabbuges and celery give every pr0mis
VI fine crops.
Tobacco. Tobacco cutting Is general!
we'll advanced. only small portion be
ing at present standing. Both the yicl,
and quality are fine Tho weather IA
hccn rather too damp for curing, but NJ
complaints from this sc urce lave beel
received