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8. Do your farmers pay much attention to poultry, and 

 what proportion does the income derived from poultry 

 products bear to that derived from dairy products ? 



Returns were received from 178 correspondents, from 

 which the following summary has been made : — 



Indian Cokn. 

 Indian corn is somewhat backward as a rule, but is 

 otherwise generally in fine condition and promises a good 

 yield of both stover and ears. There are some complaints 

 of leaf curl, but these are not general, and the recent rains 

 have probably done much to alleviate this condition. Rain 

 was needed for the continued well being of the crop in many 

 sections, at the time of making returns, but since then heavy 

 rains have fallen in almost all parts of the State. 



Rowen. 

 The rowen crop will be light in all sections, and in the 

 eastern part of the State it is nearly a failure. Early cut 

 fields will yield well in some instances, but as a general 

 rule mowing fields have not yet recovered from the drought 

 of the early part of the season, and much rain is still needed 

 to put them in condition for next year. 



Late Potatoes. 

 At the time of making returns, late potatoes were looking 

 well and promised to give a good crop. Much depends on 

 the set, however, and it would not be surprising, if on digging 

 they were found to be, like early potatoes, few in the hill. 

 Blight has appeared, more or less, in all sections, but is by 

 no means general, while but very little rot is reported. In 

 parts of the southeastern counties white grubs are reported 

 to be doing much damage to the tubers. 



Tobacco. 

 Tobacco is reported as somewhat uneven, owing to the 

 early drought, which necessitated much resetting. Other- 

 wise the crop is generally in excellent condition and promises 

 a good yield. There appears to be less worm and flea work 

 than usual, and but little injury from wind and hail. Cut- 



