1030 IOWA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. 



CLAYTON. 



HENKY LUEHSEN, GABNAVILLO, SEPTEMBEE 20, 1905. 



General Condition of Crops, Etc. — The season was exceptionally 

 favorable, and all crops are the best raised for many years. 



Corn. — Of good quality and will yield above the average of former 

 years. 



Oats. — Acreage very large and yield and quality good. 



Wheat. — Small acreage, but both spring and winter varieties yielded 

 well and was of good quality. 



Rye. — Verj' little raised. 



Barley.-^iAcrea,ge not quite up to the average, but yielded a good crop. 



Flax. — None raised. 



Buckioheat. — Very little raised. 



Millet. — Very little raised. 



Sorghum. — Good average yield. 



Tiviothy. — Good crop both in seed and hay. 



Prairie Hay. — Good average crop. 



Other Grains and Grasses.— tAre fully up to the average. 



Potatoes. — About one-half crop, and quality not very good. 



Vegetables.— Yery good. 



Apples. — Not up to the average, either in yield or quality. 



Other Fruits. — Were abundant and of good quality. 



Cattle. — Our farmers are raising cattle extensively. Many of them 

 have choice thoroughbred stock, some selling as high as $700 a head, 

 such as Shorthorns, Herefords, Polled Angus, Galloways and Jerseys. 



Horses. — Good prices prevail, and there is a noticeable increase in 

 the number being raised. 



Swine.-WThis industry is growing yearly. Some of the principal 

 breeds are Poland Chinas, Berkshires, Chester Whites, Duroc Jerseys 

 and Yorkshire. 



Sheep. — Are being raised extensively. Some farmers have large 

 flocks. 



Poultry. — ^.In a flourishing condition and is very profitable. 



Bees. — Did well. 



Drainage. — Good natural drainage. 



Other Industries. — Creamery industry is the principal one. 



Lands. — Of rich black soil in most sections. Some rough land. 



Report of Fair.-^The 45th annual exhibit of the Clayton Countj 

 Agricultural Society was held at National. September 5. 6. 7 and 8. The 

 attendance was the largest in the history of the association. Exhibits 

 were good in every department, especially in live stock. The weather 

 was favorable throughout the week and the exhibition was a success 

 in every respect. The races were interesting, as were also all other 

 attractions, and all who were in attendance were well pleased. No 

 gambling or immoral shows were allowed on the grounds. 



