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FRANKLIN COUNTY. 



Rowe (Henry D. Wright). — Tent caterpillars are doing some 

 damage. Corn is backward, with the acreage about the same as last 

 year. No haying has been done as yet, but the crop will be a third 

 larger than last year. There is the normal acreage of early j^otatoes, 

 and they are in fair condition. Market-garden crops are little grown. 

 Dairy products are higher in price than usual, also dairy cows. Pas- 

 tures are in good condition. Strawberries are a good crop; no other 

 berries grown for market. The wet weather has kept crops back, 

 especially corn. 



Colrain (W. H. Davenport). — Small flies are injuring the leaves of 

 garden truck. Indian corn looks well, but is a little backward ; acreage 

 fully up to the normal. Haying is just beginning with a fair crop, 

 slightly above the average. The acreage of early potatoes is about as 

 last year; vines a little backward. Gardens are decidedly late. Prices 

 for dairy products a little better than formerly; cows scarce, and 

 bringing high prices. Pasturage is in excellent condition. Apples 

 have received better care than ever before and look well. The cold 

 weather and rains made planting late. 



Bernardston (R. H. Cushman) . — Indian corn is now growing well, 

 and the acreage is fully average. Not much haying has been done, 

 but the outlook is very promising, though more sun is needed. All 

 potatoes show an uneven stand, but a large acreage has been planted. 

 Milk and butter prices range well up, and dairy cows, and in fact all 

 stock, are scarce and high in price. Cloudy weather and frequent 

 showers have made pastiirage about 0. K. Strawberries need more 

 rain; all berries promise full crops; apple will not be a large crop. 



Shelburne (W. J. Purington). — Potato bugs are the most in- 

 jurious insect. Corn is rather small for the time of year, with the usual 

 acreage. Not much haying has been done as yet, but the prospect 

 for the crop is good. The acreage of early potatoes is about the same 

 as usual, and they are loolcing fairly well. Early market-garden 

 crops are normal in yield and price. The quantity and price of dairy 

 products is better than last year's; cows scarce and high. Pastures are 

 in good condition. Berries will give good yields; apples promise 

 fairly well; other fruits very good. 



Whately (C. L. Crafts) . — Wire worms are doing considerable 

 damage. Corn is uneven, owing to wire worms, but the acreage is 

 increased. Haying is just beginning, with a heavy crop in prospect. 

 Early potatoes are about average as to acreage and look fairly well. 

 Early market-garden crops made light yields, with the usual prices. 

 Cows are very high, and dairy products low in price. Pastures are in 

 good condition. Raspberries are a good crop; other fruits little grown 

 for market. 



Montague (A. M. Lyman). — Cut worms are doing much damage 



