Cleveland County herald., 1919-07-24

l GU, put reports plainly show a failing off in the Hunter and Weiner dis tricts, where many fields were SC badly begged as to prevent seeding
 It is probable that the Carlisle, Lo noke, Stuttgart and Dewitt areas have made increases, but not sutfi- eient to overcome the decrease in the
 Weiner and Hunter districts. A still further tendency toward the seeding of early varieties is noted, especially with Early Prolific and Storm Proof
 Blue Rose Is also increased, while Honduras is diminished.
 Condition-While rains interfere1 with the preparation of the fields, pre- venting the killing of grass, still the condition of the crop, all cIrcun- stances considered, is very eneourag- l ing. Where grass growth was eIimi- hated before seeding the stands are unusually fine, and the the plant has a color and vigor far beyond the aver age at this time of year. Acreage 160,890 Indicated production 6,956,- GOO bushels
 ] Wheat and Oats-Wheat and oat threshing have not progressed far. Some very fine yields have been re- ported, one from Hampstead county of 56 bushels of oats per acre, but in general the wetness of the land and of the shocks has delayed thresh- 1 ing so that figures are not yet avail able upon which to base reliable con clusions.
 Apples-Reports on this crop are extremely optimistic, especially from Benton coTnty, where it is thought the crop will be record breaker. The condition figure of St for the state indicates total crop for the state of 2.446,OOO bushels.
 Peaches-The peach crop is the best since 1914 It is thought that q total of something like 2,S50 carloads will be shipped from the state. The crop from the Highland district alone is roughly estimated at $1,000,0o0, and the crop in Pike county will be in round numbers 40 per cent of the crop of the state. The next largest pro ducing area will be Johnson county. with possibly GOO cars. The percen- tage condition of 88 indicates rorai production of 3,674,000 bushels
 Truck Crops-Tomatoes, cabbages and onions These three crops indi- cate an average of about 90 per cent of full crop, though it is probable tomatoes will later exceed this fig Gre. The size which the fruit is at- taining is causing comment.
 Alfalfa, Clover and Grasses@The third cutting of alfalfa is progressing over much of the state with much bet ter prospects of saving this cutting in it's entirety than was the case with the first and second cuttings Glover Is being cut a second time in many localities, and the yield per acre Of both crops is especially good. Very little wild hay has been cut, but re- ports indicate the best growth in d long period of time, though the mead ows contain moro weeds than usual.
 Watermeions and Cantaloupes
  ported for cantaloupes. Shipping as sociations have been formed in number of localities, and the prospect for good returns is most encouraging. It is expected that Hampstead coun- ty alone will have 5000 acres, and the entire planted acreage in the state may equal 10000 acres. Both and watermelons report of S5 per cent of normal, with prospects for hirher figures.
 Peanuts-From the most reliable in. obtainable, Arkansas had about 105,00O acres of peanuts plant i ad last year Owing to good prices and agitation in favor of enlarged llpnting. much interest has been man. ] Tested and growers generally planned l a increase their output Due to ef- orts of various agencies some 600 ons of seed more than the local sup 1 ,lv were bought, but apparently only 50 tons have been delivered. The bat many of those intending to plant 1 peanuts have been prevented from so loing However. reports indicate that | 4 per cent addition has already ,een made to last years acreage, with dances that this figure may still be Average condition per 'ent on July was S3 As AT bushels per acre is the normal yield for the tate this condition romises a yiefd state, this condition promises yield Lees 900 bushels.
 Sor"' nm-Tndication are for two DOT cont increase in the acreage rlanted to sorghum for the produc- 'ion of syr'1p The condition is re- norted at 93 which indicates yield of S3 gallons per acre.
 Chas. S. Bouton, Field Agent. ->->-~>---->----~--~>---~-~
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