The Pulaskian., 1919-07-25

badly begged as to prevent seeding It is probable that the Carlisle, Lo- noke, Stuttgart and Dewitt areas have made increases, but not sufti- cient 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-W While rains interfered with the preparation of the fields, pre- venting the killing of grass, still the condition of the crop. all circunl- stances considered. is very encourag- ing. Where grass growth was elimi- mated before seeding the stands are unusually fine, and the the plant has color and vigor far beyond the aver age at this time of year. Acreage 160,890. 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 reliable 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 a 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 2,850 carloads will be shipped from the state. The crop from the Highland district alone Is roughly estimated at $1 ,000 .000. 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 perceu- 
 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 ure. 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 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 -. Increased plantings have been re- ported for cantaloupes. Shipping as- sociations have been formed in a number of localities, and the prospect for good returns is most encouraging. It is expected that Hempstead coun- ty alone will have 5000 acres, and the entire planted acreage in the state may equal 10000 acres. Both cantaloupes and watermelons report . condition of S5 per cent of normal, with prospects for higher figures.
 Peanuts-From the most reliable M, formation obtainable, Arkansas had about 105.000 acres of peanuts plant cd last year. Owing to good prices and agitation in favor of enlarged planting, much interest has been man l ifested and growers generally planned to increase their outnpt Due to ef- forts of various agencies some 500 tons of seed more than the local sup nlv were bought. but apparently only $50 tons have been aa'ivered. The wenther conditions bava been such that many of those intending to planr peanuts have been prevented from So doing However, renortr indicate that 1A per cent addition has already been made to last year'e acreage, with chances that this figure may still be increased Average condition per cent on July was Ss As 47 bushels per acre is the normal yield for the state. this condition rcmises a yield state. this condition promises yield 66S O00 bushels.
 Sorol um-Indications are for a two ner cent increase in the acreage rlanted to sorghum fer the produc- ton of syr'lp. Ti'e condition is re rorted at Ss which inHeates a yield of S3 gallons ner acre
 Chas. s. Bouton Tfeld Agent.
 
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