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THE SOUTHERN WORLD, JULY 15,1882, 9 Condition of the Crops. Cotton.—Bradstrect’a June cotton report is based on replies from 649 counties repre senting 89 per cent, of the cotton growing regions of the South. In making the report counties with less than 500 acres of cotton in cultivation were ignored. There are 048 counties in the South each containing over 500 acres. Throughout the cotton-belt the weather was unfavorable until the close of the first week in June, since which time it has been good. The progress of the plant is from 15 to 20 days behind that of the cor responding date last year. The average stand is fair, and the condition good. The falling off in acreage for the cotton- bcdt is 0 per cent. The decrease in Texas is 1 per cent, or 25,652 acres. The decrease in Arkansas is 59 per cent, or 69,550 acres. The total cotton acreage is 15,- 214,373 acres. The statistical return of the Department of Agriculture for July, which is very full, sliows cotton to have improved since the first of June. Its average condition is three points better on the first of July from Vir ginia to Georgia and west of the Mississippi. Every State shows higher figures. From Florida to Mississippi and Tennessee the condition lias slightly declined. The general average is 92, which is higher than in July, 1873 and 1874, and lower than in any other year of the past ten. It was 93 in 1877 and 1879, and 95 last July. This condition is due to tlie late wet spring, and is rapidly im- proving under favoring skies. The figures for the several States are: Viginia 85, North Carolina 90, South Carolina 98, Georgia 92, Florida 92, Alabama 93, Mississippi 87, Loui siana 96, Texas 97, Arkansas 90, Tennessee 78. In Texas and South Carolina the condition is better than in July 1881, and the same as ut that date in Louisiana. The returns are neurly unanimous in indicating a good de gree of vigor, and rapidity of growth. Thus fur there is only a loss of time for develop ment and fruitage. Future favorable con ditions may make good the deficiency, but unfavorable weather in July and August would make a full crop impossible. Corn.—Seven columns of crop reports in the Chicago 'limes, of July 8th, thus sum nmrized, shows: Corn will not be an average erop any wiiere, and in a considerable major ity of districts the farmers do not expect to get more than half an average crop, though warm weather, even at this late day, would materially reduce the loss. In the southern part of the corn and wheat belt tlie loss wilt be less severe than in tlie northern part, and in the latter corn is doing tolerably well on uplands, or where tlie ground happens to be well drained. In a few looalities the reports are quite favorable, but these are rare excep tions. The corn crop of the United States was, in 1880, 1,527,535,940 bushels, whicli was a slight reduction from the crop of the previ ous year. Iu 1881 the crop fell to 1,191,916, 000 bushels, a reduction of one-fourth. Dis patches indicate that it may be as serious this year or that it would he cut down to 900,000,000 bushels, but it may not be so bad os that. In all localities, corn is very back ward, but in many of them it is promising fairly after all, and with fine weather will not show such a great reduction from last year. Still the fact remains that last year'i crop was a large reduction from those of the ' two previous years, and it is certain that this year’s crop will not come up to that of last year. In Missouri corn is in fair condition, and will, probably, yield what it did lost year, and may yield more. Corn in Illinois last year was not much more than half the crop of 1879, and this year it is almost certain to be much below what it was lost year. The same is true of corn in Iowa. Even in Indiana where bad weather has had the least effect tlie crop will not be quite as large as last year. Wheat.—The wheat prospects are much more encouraging, though they were not ail that was hoped for early in the season. There is a considerable reduction in the acreage of wheat in Iowa, Wisconsin and some parts of Minnesota; but in other parts of the last state, and in Dakota and in Nebraska, there have been large additions to the area. The same is true of other localities. In Iowa and Wisconsin, what wheat there is, is promising well. In Wisconsin the crop will be larger than last year, but in Iowa it will not be so large, the gain in one state being about equal to the loss in the other. Last year’s wheat crop in Iowa was over eighteen million bushels, or about half what it was in 1880. This year it will be somewhat less than last year. In Wisconsin the wheat crop was nearly eighteen million bushels lost year, a small gain over 1880, and this year it may go over 20,000,000. In Illinois the wheat crop last year was 26,882,000 bushels, or barely one-half what it was the year be fore. This year .the calculations are that the crop will exceed that of last year and may amount to 30,000,000 bushels, but a good deal depends on the luck farmers have in harvesting, for wetness of ground delays work and compels the cradle to be used, in stead of the machine in many cases. Nebraska last year produced a little less than 14,000,000 bushels of wheat, and this year promises to go two or three millions above that. The acreage has increased and grain is looking well. The finest reports of wheat come from Michigan. The crop in that state two years ago was over 30,000,000 bushels. Last year only a little over 21,000,000 bushels. This year the crop promises to be nearly or quite equal to that of 1880. In Indiana the crop of two years ago was over 38,000,000 bushels, last year about 31,- 500,000 bushels. This year it will exceed the crop of last year, and may reach to nearly the figure of two years ago. In Missouri wheat is very promising. The crop of last year was 20,000,000 bushels, about two-thirds- of the crop of two years ago, and tlie crop of this year may attain the dimensions of that of 1880. In Minnesota the crop of last year was larger than that of two years ago. This year tlie crop will probably not vary greatly from 35,000,000 bushels, produced in 1881 In Kansas the wheat harvest is nearly over. The crop is estimated at 30,000,000 bushels or more than fifty per cent, in excess of the crops of the last two years. A Vincennes, Ind., special says: “The wheat crop of southern Indiana turns out wonderfully, and is one of the largest the country has ever been blessed with. The acreage in this county is 120,000, and tlie average yield eighteen to twenty bushels per acre, many places showing thirty-live to forty bushels. A prominent statistician estimates the yield in fifteen southern comi ties of Indiana at. 12,000.000. Clinton, Illinois, estimates that wheat will go thirty-five to forty bushels to the acre on many farms. Other Crops.—In all the states rye, oats, potatoes and hay are, with very rare excep tions, in various localities, uncommonly promising. In most places thesu crops will be larger than ever before. that Instead of being lavished on tlie opening chap ters and then degenerating Into common place, deepensaa It progresses, until It reaches the culmina tion. The readfr that takes up “the Homestretch'' will become so fascinated with It, that It Is Impossible to lay It down until the "finale" Is reached. Miss l'. Is a writer of great force and patboe, of rare descrip tive powers and Hne Imagination. Her touches of character are true to nature, “untrainmeled by art” and show a reserved force that la destined to place her In the front rank as a Southern writer. The Art Amateur for July, contains a numerous ar ray of floral and figure designs, especially valuable to the decorative artist, besides a page of Salon pic. tures and two pages of sketches by the famous French battle painter,, Detatlle. Articles on Illuminations Wedgewood ware and curious shoes are llnely Illus trated. William Astor's art gallery Is described, di rections for " Pastel Painting” are given, the “Perish ability of Artists’ Materials” Is considered-and some “Vexed Questions of Furnishing” are ably discussed. “Conventional Treatment In Design,” "Darned Work" and “Painting Sun-Shades"are among the other topics practically treated. “Montezuma's Note Hook” overflows with spicy paragraphs on tbe reign ing art sensations In London, and nothing Is lacking to maintain the well-earned reputation of tills uiaga- slnc as an Indispensable aid toall amateurs Interested In practical art. The public, by the way. Is specially warned against pretended traveling agents of The Art Amateur, who have been swindling tbe people In various parts of the country, especially the West. Subscriptions should be paid to established agents known to be personally responsible, or else sent dl. rect to tbe publisher, Montague Marks, 23 Union Square, New York. KECKIVKn KOIt NOTICE. From tbe Department of Agilculture, Washington City: Florida: Its climate, soli, productions and agrlcul tural capabilities ; Tea Culture, as a probable American Industry, by William Saunders; Origin and growth of Sheep Husbandry In the United States, with some remarks on Angora fleece. Proceedings of State Orange Patrons of Husbandry of South Carolina. Crops, Live Stock, Fruit, etc. Prospects for 18B2, from second quarterly report of Kansas state Board of Agriculture. Premium List of Washington couuty, Tennessee Agricultural and Mechanical Society, Jonesboro,Ten nessee, October -1th. How to Build Silos: S. L. Merchant & Co., N. Y. Be|iort of tbe Agricultural and Chemical Depart. mcuiHof the State Agricultural and Mechanical Col lege, Auburn, Alu. Catalogue of Augusta Female Seminary, Staunton Va. Our excellent coteniporary, tbe Connecti cut I’anner gives tlie following suggestion which we heartily endorse: “Tlie farmer and tlie farmer’s )>oy nets! more than any one else to learn to know his friends and his enemies in tlie insect world, tlie lower grades of animal and bird life. Entomol ogy is a science which in its practical appli cation should be taught in all our primary schools, Now if we war on insects at all most of us war blindly and slay our best friends with our enemies. Every farmer’s boy should by this know enough to protect a toad and kill the snake that would make a meal of him.” PREMIUM FOR BOYS TOY CANNON. This pretty toy Is made or wood well tin I abed and mounted on wheels. Tbe projecting force Is a strong spring within tbe centei the gun. Tbe Cuiiuou eight Inches III length. Sev oral wooden balls and a of “ Nine Pins" accompany it. These balls can thrown twonly-flveor thirty feet, and with a little practice the “Pins" can lie quite ceasfully " bombarded" that distance. Tlie Southern World for u year anil Toy 81.50. Cannon separately 73 cents, (liven as a premi um for Hve subscribers. Address Southern World, Atlanta, Ga. UIIII HO UNII TAIIEE. "Work and Play,” by Mary J. Jacques. T. 8. Den nison, Chicago. Price to rents. This Is an interest ing brochure of 110 pages, designed for schools and. home, containing motion exercises, games, rhymes, charades, tableaux, dialogues, recitations, etc. It meets a general want and Is udmlrnbly adapted for the purposes designed. We cheerfully commend it. "HowtoBelectCows; or the Guenon System Slm- pllfled, Explained and Practically Applied, by Willis P. Hazard, Westchester, 1’a." Ki pages. Hound In pa per 50 rents; In cloth 75 cents. This Is an excellent work, and as evidence of Its popularity, we cite that nearly 30,UUI copies have been sold. All Interested In cows, will And this work Invaluable. “The Georgia Form Book," a collection of legal forms under Oeorgtu laws, prepared by Sllniau A Thompson, Jeflerson, Ga. J. P. Harrison A Co., At lanta, publishers—WO pages. Price R. Thu endorse ment of Judge Logan K. Bleckley, as to Its accuracy and reliability, Is a sure guarantee of Its merit. It Is work that Is needed and will be found useful to all classes. "Co. Aytch,” Maury Grays, First Tennessee llegt- meat, or a side show of the BlgShow, by Baui. Wat kins, of Columbia, T»nn. Cumberland Presbyterlau Publishing House, Nashville, Tenu. Price 73 cents. This Is a handsomely printed book of 210 pages, ami Is tbe tint account of the late unpleasantness of the common BOldier side. High Private Watkins, has discharged that duty with great ability. All tbe phases of a soldier's llfe-“from grave to gay, from lively to severe,”are portrated with a fidelity true to life. It Is not only a readable and Interesting book but a meritorious production. A new degree ought to be Instituted In order that It may be conferred upon High Private Watkins. "The Home Stretch.” a novel.by S. M. A. C., George W. Harlan, publisher, New York, HO pages. The press has not given to the public In the past few yean, a more Interesting and meritorious contribu tion to current literature than tbe haud'omely print ed volume, Issued In Harlan’s superb style, bearing the novel title of "The Homestretch." Miss Mattie A. Collins, tbe gifted anthoress, (a special contributor to the SouTHKBN World,) has taken a new depar ture In uovel writing, She punues no stereotyped plan, but Invests her story with a natural Interest PKKMIVM NO. 13. (Order by number.) Wlinf will llioWonllicr bwTo-nsorrowT POIH.'S SIGNAL SEItVICK. ll.lltO.HKTF.lt, Or Ntarm-itla*M and Thermometer (hmhtnrd, WIU TELL YOU. 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Mobile county, Alabama, on the New Orleans and Mobile railroad containing Ok) acres, 3U acres In a high state of culti vation, tbe remulnderln pine timber: 211 acres In fruit -consisting of 1,1X0 line bearing l'ear trees, eleven ears old; tour acres In Concord. Hartford and ives Grape vines in full bearing; seven acres in Peach trees of the llnest varieties; two acres In Strawber ries, several Apple and other Fruit trees and vines. The improvements consist of a Dwelling House lHK”. * l ? uble * ,ld 5*1"' two-story Sugar-house with Mill, Evaporator, Defecator, sulphur Machine. Set tling Tanks, Sugar Boxes, and nil necessary appli ances for the manufacture of sugar or syrup, with a capacity of three-fourths liogshcsd or sugar or one hundred and eighty gallons syrup per day. Also Farming Implements,Wagons, Carta, etc., together with sufficient oats In the barn to feed the necessary work Block one year. 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