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Jackson Argus

Location

Jackson, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1897

Page

4

Condition Of The Crops Report Shows Mixed Yields

The bulletin notes cotton stands fair with adequate rainfall in places, corn needing July rains for good yield, and wheat promising with fields yielding 20 to 30 bushels per acre in North Georgia. Fall oats fare well, spring oats disappoint, fruit crops vary from high grape maturity to short peaches and watermelons with prices likely high due to smaller acreage. Stock health remains good aside from hog cholera linked to western corn sales.

North Georgia

Two Kinds of Rust in Wheat and Preventive Planting

The State Agricultural Department explains there is not two rusts but one disease attacking blades and stalks. Wet hot weather fosters rust and some wheat varieties are more susceptible. weak plants suffer more. No cure exists but prevention helps: soak seed in four ounces of blue vitriol per gallon for two to three hours and remove defective seed. salt as fertilizer is unproven. Selecting rust free, fully matured seed improves odds of avoiding rust.

State Agricultural Department

Why quinces fail in gardens due to diseases

The State Agricultural Department outlines four quince diseases. Leaf Blight and Fruit Spot, Quince Rust, Black Rust, and Twig Blight. Causes include cedar near orchards and poor cultivation. remedies cover Bordeaux mixture spraying, fungicides, sanitation by destroying infected fruit, late copper sprays, and cutting out blighted branches.

Bordeaux State Agricultural Department

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