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and that is the reason that our Fall wool this year has given so little 

 satisfaction; the bulk of it being short in the staple, full of earthy and 

 vegetable substances, thereby rendering it unfit for most purposes in 

 manufacturing. In addition to this fact, the failure of some of the 

 manufacturers who used most of these wools, will account for the large 

 quantity of Fall on hand at this date. 



It is. therefore, established beyond a doubt that it behooves our wool 

 growers here to shear as little Fall wool as possible, and pay more 

 attention to staple and condition of the Spring clip, as good stapled and 

 well-conditioned wools find a ready market at all times, while short, 

 faulty wools are only taken up when nothing else can be had. 



Australia and South America raise better fine wools than California, 

 and can afford to sell their productions at lower rates. Wools of medium 

 quality are in better demand and are in smaller supply. To raising such 

 descriptions, the grower here should turn his attention; as land becomes 

 more valuable, it will pay the farmer to grow only such descriptions as 

 will sell readily and bring a good return. 



The condition of Oregon wools was better than usual, and they were 

 taken readily at full rates. 



