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a whole the weather was very pleasant, and it will go on 

 record as one of the most agreeable of its name. 



In the circular to correspondents returnable to us Septem- 

 ber 23 the following questions were asked : — 



1. How does the crop of Indian corn compare with an 

 average crop ? 



2. Are rowen and fall feed up to the usual average? 



3. Has the usual amount of fall seeding been done, and 

 what is its present condition ? 



4. How does the onion crop compare with a normal crop? 



5. Are potatoes a normal crop in yield and quality? 



6. What is the prospect for root crops, celery and other 

 late market-garden crops ? 



7. How have the apple, pear, peach, grape and cranberry 

 crops turned out ? 



Returns were received from 150 correspondents, from 

 which the following summary has been made : — 



Indian Corn. 

 The warm weather of early September ripened Indian corn 

 in excellent condition, and the crop is one of the best ever 

 secured. It is reported as well eared, and with a good 

 growth of stover, which was secured in good, bright condi- 

 tion, and which should be of good nutritive value. 



Rowen and Fall Feed. 

 An unusually good crop of rowen is reported in all sec- 

 tions. The rains of the second and third weeks of the month 

 interfered with securing the crop and damaged that cut and 

 in the field to a considerable extent, but otherwise the crop 

 appears to be of good quality. Fall feed is also in excellent 

 condition, and pastures and mowings should start another 

 season in good condition. 



Fall Seeding. 

 Less than the usual amount of fall seeding has been done, 

 as the rains made it diflBcult to prepare the land in many in- 

 stances and also owing to the fact that farm work was gener- 

 ally somewhat behind at the beginning of the month. Many 



