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is generally in fine condition, of large growth and apparent 

 good quality. Cutting was delayed by the rains of the third 

 week of August, but should be practically completed by the 

 close of the month. 



Fruit. 



Apples continued to fall ofi" in condition during the month, 

 and the prospect is for one of the lightest crops of winter 

 apples ever gathered. Fall apples are somewhat better, but 

 still not good. A light to fair crop of pears is reported. 

 Peaches promise only a light crop. Grapes generally promise 

 well. Cranberries are a light crop, particularly in the region 

 of commercial production. 



Pasturage. 

 There are but few complaints of pastures being otherwise 

 than in excellent condition, the frequent rains of the month 

 having kept the grass green and growing. Unless actual 

 drought prevails, they should carry out well and be in good 

 condition for next season. 



Oats and Barley. 

 Both these crops are below the average for grain, and, 

 generally speaking, for straw also. But little barley is 

 raised, except for forage. As forage crops, both are doing 

 well. 



Poultry Keeping. 



The interest in poultry keeping, as in past years, is in- 

 creasing, though perhaps not as rapidly as a few years ago. 

 More attention is paid to it in the south-eastern counties 

 than elsewhere, the income from it in that section equalling, 

 and perhaps exceeding, that from the dairy. Correspond- 

 ents quite generally agree that poultry keeping yields greater 

 profit, in proportion to the capital invested, than most other 

 lines of farming. Attention is again called to the article on 

 " Poultry keeping as a principal feature of diversified farm- 

 ins," at the end of this bulletin, which will be of interest to 

 both farmers and poultry specialists. 



