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The late sultry weather has so hastened on the ripening of the corn, that the wheat harvest, in some forward districts, is expected to com- mence the week after next.
A sample of new oats, in very fine condition, was exhibited in Glou- cester on 'Thursday last.
The hop plant throughout East Kent is at a stand : the reports from Chilham, Bourn, and from many other places, complain of the scarcity of bine. The late fogs and heavy suns have also caused the honeydew, lice, and vermin in abundance. The duty, even at 160,0001., is much too high, according to present appearances.
In Hereford also, there is a general complaint of the foul state of the yards, though at present it is impossible to form a correct opinion as to the probability of a crop, but it is supposed there will be a short
one.
The plantations near Canterbury have not so promising an appearance as they -had. Some grounds high in sap are getting very foul and honeyed, and the mould is also on the increase. Near Maidstone, the in- crease of vermin is considerable, and particularly, in those grounds where very little fly has been seen all the year. At Cranbrook and its vicinity, the plantations look extremely thriving. At Tenterden, the bine is looking very healthy, and more free from fly than at this period last year. The plantations at 141arden and adjoining parishes,
token an abundant crop. Accounts from Yalding state the bine to • be yertbackward, but in general it is remarkably good. The mould
ha attacked the plantations about Ulcomb.—Kent Herald. .
The Worcester Annual of Monday says—" Though most parts
of our plantation look very bad, it is not anticipated that the failure will be general."
On Monday morning, Mr. James, of Webton, commenced cutting - a field of oats, which are in very fine conditiom—Hereford Journal. A gentleman connected with agriculture, and who has had extensive ocular demonstration of the fact, says that the present appearance of the crops of all kinds is such as has been seldom, if ever, equalled.— Sheffield Iris.
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