The spectator., 1919-08-22
per acre, thus exceeding the 1o-year

dNSIdSc IOl toEpy tCil puShCao. Sweet Potatoes-This crop lost 9 | points during the month, but as it is drouth resistant it is possible for it to recoup. Present condition indi- cates about four-fifths of normal yield, and a slight excess over the 1o-year average yield of 95 busheis per acre. Rice-In Arkansas county. which raises over half the rice in the state, the condition is very fine. Many fields will make the best production in their history. While the average of the county is probably close to 35 per cent, it seems to be especially good in the southern part. Other counties are not quite so good, though the condition in Lonoke and Prairie is very promising Growers have not stretched the capacity of their pump ing plants as heretofore, and the crop is better cared for in the more northern counties, like Poinsett and Craighead, the crop is quote spotted due to necessarily poor preparation of tho soil. and adverse conditions at the sowing and planting time The average condition for the state of SS is slightly below the 10-year average Early varieties are now heading.
 Apples-Apples promise nearly four-tffths of a full yield Benton county has the best crop in years. and Washing gton is nearly, if not quite, as good. Summer varieties are prac- tically all marketed the Maiden Blush being now in the process of gathering. and bringing as high as S7 per barrel or upward The har. veStins of Jonathans will begin about the last week in the month, and the crop has been pretty largely bought by Northern dealers Prices for ones and twos per barrel have been run ming from s65o to s725 The av- craze 1o-year production is only one half of a crop; therefore, this years figures exceed the average by eS points, and promise total produc- ton of 2.4S2,o00 bushels.
 Hay-The hay crop is one of the best in years and will possibly excell that of two years ago. II is certaIr that the first outings are the best in years. although in the case of alfal'l and clover, which must be carefully cured there was considerable loss by rain following the first cutting. The detailed report by counties showing the acreage and condition of the crop is herewith appended. For the state as a whole the estimated yield is nearly onefourth ton per acre above the 10-year average of ore and one-fifth tons.
 Glover for Hay-lt has been m especially good clover year with fali production and high quality. The ds- craze yield per acre is 1.6 tors.
 Alfalfa-Dry weather of July low cred the condition to SS from 96 oil July 1st.
 Millet-Condition so. decline of 9 points.
 Pasture-Condition s3. decline of 20 points.
 Grain Sorghums-Condition SC, decllne or points.
 Cowpeas-Condtion 75, a decline of 9 points.
 Field Beans-Condition "A, de cline of II points.
 Tomatoes-C Condition so, a decline Of II points.
 Cabbages-Condition 77, a decline of 15 points.
 Onions-Condition SC, a decline of 3 points
 Peach~s-Due 10 dry weather there vas a slight lowering in peach con dition, especially in the Arkansas River Valley The present condition of S2 indicates a total crop of 3,692.- coo.
 Grapes-Condition S5; 1O-year av- craze "A
 Blackberries ConditiIn 110; 1o year average 76.
 Watermelons and Cantaloupes - There are about 9,5o0 acres of can taloupes in the state. from which we will ship in the neighborhOod of l.. 200 ears. The condition Of the crop is average. There are about 5000 acres of watermelons. Present con- dition 72; 10-year average 73
 Broom Corn-Condition 7G. de- cline of 4 points since July |
 Sorghum for Syrup-Condition 79 decline of points Indicated yield of S4 gallons per acre.
 Peanuts-Condition S1. Indicated yield of 3S bushels per acre
 Bald Knob. The Bald Knob Fruit Growers Association held it's annual election of officers as follows: DrnSiHant ,Jo