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NOTES OF CORRESPONDENTS. 



(Returned to us June 24.) 



BERKSHIRE COUNTY. 



New Marlborough (E. W. Rhoades). — There has been much dam- 

 age by cut worms to corn and other crops. Rather more corn was 

 planted than usual and it has started fairly well and is of good color. 

 Most farmers say hay will be a hght crop, with very little clover. 

 Early potatoes are a little late, but otherwise promise well. Home 

 grown strawberries command extra good prices this season. Dairy 

 cows, when fresh, bring very liigh prices. Feed in pastures continues 

 sweet and good. There is a fair crop of apples in sight; small fruits 

 more or less winterkilled. 



Tyringham (Ed ward H. Slater). — Potato bugs are doing con- 

 siderable damage. Indian corn is looking well, vnth. a larger acreage 

 than in previous years. Haying has not begun and a light crop will 

 be harvested. The acreage of early potatoes compares favorably with 

 former years and promises a fair crop. Very few market-garden crops 

 are raised in this locality. There has been a good supply of dairy 

 products, with prices about the same as in former years. Pasturage 

 is looking well. The outlook for fruit is good. 



Becket (Wm. H. Snow). — Tent caterpillars and potato bugs are 

 doing damage. Corn is late and small. Hajdng has begun and the 

 crop will not be an average one, on account of dry weather in May. 

 The acreage of early potatoes is probably slightly reduced. Market- 

 garden crops look well, but are not as forward as usual. The price of 

 dairy products is lower than formerly; supply of cows less and prices 

 fuUy as high as usual. Pasturage is in very good condition. Straw- 

 berries, raspberries, blackberries and blueberries promise well. 



Lenox (Horatio H. Sears). — Tent caterpillars and cut worms are 

 somewhat more active than usual, potato bugs are about the same and 

 there are a large number of flea beetles. Indian corn is looking well, 

 considering the late season, and the acreage is slightly increased. Hscy- 

 ing has not begun and the prospect is for a small crop. The acreage 

 of early potatoes is normal and the prospect favorable. Early market- 

 garden crops are normal in yield and price, with prospect good for 

 later ones. The quantity of dairy products is sufficient for the de- 

 mand; supply of cows normal and prices good. Pastures are now in 

 fair condition. Strawberries are a large crop, other berries fair; 

 peaches promise a large crop; apples and pears fair to good. 



