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but the promise is better for the future. There is no change from last 

 year in dairy products and dairy cows, but both are much higher than 

 five years ago. Pasturage is in very good condition because of heavj' 

 rains. Apples, pears and strawberries promise well, and there will be 

 some peaches. 



Andover (Milo H. Gould). — Gypsy and brown-tail moths, tent 

 caterpillars and cut worms are doing damage. Indian corn is looking 

 fairly, with the acreage slightly increased. Haying has begun, with 

 the prospect of a good crop. The acreage of early potatoes is about 

 normal, and they promise well. Early market-garden crops are back- 

 ward, but have brought good prices. Dairy products of all kinds are 

 higher than for a number of years. Pasturage is in good condition. 

 Strawberries are doing well ; apples promise well where the trees have 

 been sprayed. Good dairy cows are scarce and high. Many have 

 gone out of the dairy business in this section on account of small 

 profits, but it may start up again with the increased prices. 



Rowley (D. H. O'Brien). — Canker worms, brown-tail moths, tent 

 caterpillars, flea beetles, cut worms and gypsy moths are doing damage. 

 Indian corn looks very poorly, with more than the average acreage. 

 A few have begun haying, but there is only a light crop in prospect. 

 The acreage of early potatoes is about a-\^erage, but they suffered from 

 light frost and look poorly. Quantity of dairy products below average, 

 price above; supply scarce, price very high. Pasturage is in quite 

 good condition. Apples are extra good; peaches scarce; strawberries 

 medium. Late frosts did serious damage, and heavy rains have de- 

 stroyed crops on low land. 



Topsfield (B. P. Pike) . — Gypsy and brown-tail moths and cut 

 worms are doing damage. Indian corn is looking very well, and the 

 acreage is somewhat larger than usual. Haying has begun, with pros- 

 pects of a fair crop. The acreage of early potatoes is about the same as 

 usual, and they are looking well. No early market-garden crops are 

 ready yet, but they promise well. Dairy products bring higher prices 

 than last year; dairy cows high. Pasturage has been short but is 

 improving. The outlook for berries is good; fruit very scarce. 



Wenham (N. P. Perkins). — Cut worms, black and striped squash 

 bugs and brown-tail moths are doing damage. Not much Indian corn 

 is grown here for grain, mostly sweet and silo corn. Haying has com- 

 menced with the prospect of a good crop on moist soils which are well 

 fertilized. Not many market-garden crops are yet ready for harvest, 

 but the rains have improved the prospect for all. Milk brings a little 

 better price than last year; supply of good cows small and prices high. 

 Pasturage has improved greatly since June 1, and is now better than 

 a year ago. There is a good crop of strawberries; other berries not 

 yet matured, but promise well. 



