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Dukes County. 

 West Tishury (Geo. Hunt Luce). — The season is later than 

 usual on account of the cold weather. Pastures and mowings are 

 in 90 per cent condition. The bloom of apples was 75; of pears, 

 late. Tent caterpillars are doing the most damage. Of planting, 

 70 per cent is already done ; this is below the average amount. Help 

 is scarce and only 25 per cent is good help. Wages per month, with 

 board, range from $20 to $25. No bird damage is noticeable at 

 this time. A little later blackbirds and crows will pull the corn. 



Nantucket County. 

 Nantucket (H. G. Worth). — The season is about normal. The 

 condition of pastures and mowings is 75. Insects are not doing 

 much damage as yet, but tent caterpillars were never so numerous. 

 Planting is 85 per cent done; this is about as usual. Help is scarce, 

 and only 10 per cent can be said to be reliable. Farm help is paid 

 $30 per month with board and $2 per day without board. Lack of 

 rain from April 28 to May 23 has injured the hay crop 25 per cent. 



