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Rowen and Fall Feed. 



The drought of the first part of the mouth, added to the 

 podr couditiou theu existing, has reduced the rowen crop 

 much below the usual average, and in many sections it is 

 practically a failure. Fall feed is also sadly off in condition, 

 and much rain is needed in future to bring grass roots to a 

 proper condition for the winter. 



Fall Seeding. 



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

 on account of the dry weather, which has made the ground 

 too dry for ploughing and seeding. That which has been 

 put in is also below the average in condition, though the 

 recent rains have doubtless much improved it. 



Onions. 



Onions are generally a good crop, considerably above the 

 average on the whole. In the Connecticut valley they are 

 yielding particularly well, though there is some complaint 

 that they are not curing properly. Blight is not reported, 

 and aside from the objection above noted the crop is gener- 

 ally in good condition. 



Potatoes. 



Potatoes are an exceptional crop in almost all sections, 

 both in yield and quality. The yield is generally spoken 

 of as large, and often as the largest for years. Rot has not 

 appeared, owing probably to the dry, cool weather, and aside 

 from damage from grubs in some sections the quality of the 

 crop is excellent. 



Root Crops, Celery, etc. 



Root crops have suffered somewhat from drought in many 

 localities, but the recent rains have doubtless improved 

 them, and with sufficient rain in future they should yield 

 well. Celery will be a good average crop, judging from the 



