768 IOWA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE 



Timothy — ^Very light crop, less than a ton per acre. The crop was se- 

 cured in fine shape; quality good. 



Clover — Much of last year's seeding was killed in the winter and the 

 crop was light. Some good yields of seed from the first crop are re- 

 ported. The second crop did not amount to anything on account of the 

 drouth. 



Prairie Hay — No wild hay except in sloughs. 



Other Grains and Grasses — Some farmers are experimenting with alfalfa 

 with some success. 



Potatoes — Early ones almost a failure; late .ones made from 50 to 75% 

 of an average crop. 



Vegetables — Generally a light yield but of excellent quality. 



Apples — A fine crop and of superior quality. 



Other Fruits — Peaches a failure; pears fairly good; grapes good; all 

 small fruits a light crop. 



Cattle — Stock will go into winter in good condition. Short-horns and 

 Herefords predominate. No disease. More attention is being paid to 

 buying and feeding than to dairying. 



Horses — Marshall, Jasper and Story counties are all noted for fine 

 horses. Special attention is given to heavy draft breeds. No disease 

 among the horses in this section. Young stock doing well and prices are 

 good for good animals. 



Swine — A leading and profitable industry; good lot of pigs and no dis- 

 ease. Chester White, Poland China and Duroc Jerseys the leading breeds. 



Sheep — Only kept in small fiocks but they are of good breeding. This 

 industry is growing in this section. 



Poultry — One business man of Rhodes has done a business since Jan- 

 uary 1, 1911 in eggs and poultry amounting to $52,000. 25 cars of eggs 

 and 4 cars of live poultry have been shipped from Rhodes since January 

 1, 1911. This evidences the importance of this industry. 

 . .Bees — The past two winters have been fatal to bee keeping; but few are 

 kept. 



Drainage — Public and private enterprise has done much in this line of 

 work for several years. Most of the swamp land in this district has been 

 reclaimed. 



Other Industries — A very successful Farmers' Creamery at State Center. 

 We also have successful cement plants in this district. 



Lands — High in price. Land with fairly good improvements selling 

 from $125 to $175 per acre. 



Report of Fair — Our fair was held at Rhodes September 19-22, 1911, and 

 was a success in all respects. The weather was good; attendance good; 

 very good attractions; fine exhibits, especially horses and swine. 



MILLS. 



I. J. Swain, Malvekn, Septembee 28, 1911. 



General Condition of Cro,ps and Season — The season opened under the 

 most pleasing auspices, the soil was in prime condition for seeding at 



