The spectator., 1919-07-29

| Ef1cJS, where many uelQS were SD | badly begged as to prevent seeding. | It is probable that the Carlisle, Lo- noke. Stuttgart and Dewitt areas have made increases, but not sutti- | Weiner and Hunter districts. A still 1 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.
 l Condition-While rains interferei with the preparation of the fields, pre- venting the killing of grass, still the condition of the crop, all cIrcum- stances considered, is very encourag- ing. Where grass growth was elimi- mated before seeding the stands are unusually fine, and the the plant has a color and yigor far beyond the aver age at this time of year. Acreage 160, ,S90. Indicated production 6,956,- 900 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- ing so that figures are not yet avail. able upon which to base reliab ble con- CluSions.
 Apples-Reports on this crop are extremely optimistic, especially from Benton county, where it is thought the crop will be a record breaker. The condition figure of S1 for the state indicates total crop for the state of 2,446,000 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, ,o00. 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 600 cars. The percen- tage condition of SS indicates ,o,al 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 flg- ure. The size which the fruit is at | t,;n;pr ;s oauc;pC coypmept
 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 i1 it's entirety than was the case with | the first and second cuttings. Clover 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 TO-
 ports indicate the best growth in d
 long period of time. though the mead
 ows contain more weeds than usual.
 Waterme,ons and Cantaloupes - 1 Increased plantings have been re- ported for cantaloupes. Shipping as !
 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
 cantaloupes and watermelons report T
 condition of S5 per cent of normal.
 with prospects for hi-her figures.
 Peanuts-From the most reliable N.
 formation obtainable. Arkansas had
 about 105,0O0 acres of peanuts plant
 cd last year. Owing to good prices
 and agitation in favor of enlarged planting, much interest has been man ifestcd and growers generally planned
 to increase their output. Due to ef
 forts of various agencies some 60d tons of seed more than the local sup
 ply were bought. but apparently only
 $50 tons have been delivered. The weather conditions have been such that many of those intending to plan'
 peanuts have been prevented from Sd doing. However, reports indicate that
 14 per cent addition has already
 been made to last years acreage, with
 chances that this figure may still be
 increased. Average condition pc'
 cent on July was S3. As 47 bushels
 per acre is the normal yield for tho
 state. this condition romises yie'd
 state. this condition promises a yield
 4,66S ,000 bushels.
 Sorghum-Indication are for tw'
 per cent increase in the acreagc
 planted to sorghum for the produc
 ton of syrup. The condition is re
 ported al S3. which indicates yielf
 of S3 gallons per acre.
 Chas. s. Bouton. Field Agent.