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crop, and promises a good supply. Potatoes are below .the aver- 

 age ; no blight or rot as yet. The prospect for apples is very 

 poor ; pears more plentiful ; peaches rotting on the trees ; cran- 

 berries very plenty. Pasturage is very good for the time of year. 

 There seems to be but a slight increase in poultry, but it stands 

 very much in advance of the dairy as a source of income. 



DUKES COUNTY. 



West Tisbury (Geo. Hunt Luce). — Indian corn is in very good 

 condition. Rowen will be a poor crop. The prospect for late 

 potatoes is poor, but blight or rot have not appeared. Apples 

 poor ; pears and grapes average. Pasturage is in good condition. 

 Oats and barley are less than average crops. The interest in 

 poultry is not increasing, but the value of the products is about 

 equal to that of those from the dairy. 



