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Miicli of the standing grain has become over ripe, asis also the 

 case with a hirge part of the standing timothy. The total dam- 

 age to these crops is enormous. The Central Lake regions have 

 suffered the least, while the eastern and southeastern sections, 

 and the vicinities of Niagara and Cattaraugus counties, have sus- 

 tained the greatest damage. 



On the other hand all growing crops and pastures are usually 

 in fine condition. Oats are about ready to cut; there is some com- 

 plaint of rust and the fields are badly lodged, but the heads are 

 well IHIed and the straw very good. Corn continues to make a 

 splendid growth; early potatoes as a rule are blighted very badly, 

 but late planted are greatly improved and generally promising. 

 Beans, cabbagps and all late garden truck are making a good 

 growth. Hops and tobacco continue to improve. Excellent fall 

 feed assured. 



Slight change is apparent in the fruit prospects. Pears, plums 

 and peaches continue very promising; blackberries and raspber- 

 ries are abundant; grapes are growing finely. Apples in many 

 sections continue to drop, but in some localities are very good. 



In addition to the general damage caused by the heavy rains, 

 considerable local loss has been sustained from severe hail and 

 wind storms during the week. 



The following is extracted from the national bulletin for the 

 week ending with Monday, July 26th: 



Corn has continued to make rapid growth in the States of the 

 central valleys. Lake Kegion, New England and Middle Atlantic 

 Coast. In Iowa the early crop has reached the earing stage, and 

 there is ample moisture for present needs. In Nebraska it con- 

 tinues late, but is generally in excellent condition. In central and 

 southern Kansas, corn has been seriously injured by hot winds 



