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NOTES OF CORRESPONDENTS. 



(Returned to us September 23.) 



BERKSHIRE COUNTY. 



Monterey (Wm. S. Bidwell). — Indian corn is a full average crop. 

 Rowen is a short crop and fall feed is 30 per cent off in condition. The 

 usual amount of fall seeding has been done and it is now in good con- 

 dition. Potatoes have made a fair yield of superior quality. The pros- 

 pect is normal for root crops, celery and other late market-garden crops. 

 Apples are half a crop ; pears half a crop ; no peaches, plums or gi'apes 

 grown. 



Tyringham (Geo. F. Kopp). — Corn is a good average crop. Rowen 

 and fall feed were never in better condition. The usual amount of fall 

 seeding has been done and it is looking well. Onions have made a fair 

 crop. Potatoes made a very large yield and are of extra quality. The 

 prospect is good for root crops, celery and other late market-garden 

 crops. Apples have made a good yield and there will be a good many 

 shipped. The tobacco crop has been all secured and will be extra good 

 if it cures well 



Alford (L. T. Osborne). — Indian corn is the best crop in this section 

 we have had in ten years. Rowen and fall feed are about average in 

 condition. Fall seeding is a little backward on account of dry weather, 

 but about the usual amount has been put in. Potatoes are 10 per cent 

 above the average in yield and quality. Apples are about 40 per cent 

 of a full crop and are selling at $ 1.25 to $1.50 per barrel. 



Slockbridge (F. A. Palmer). — Indian corn is an average crop. 

 Rowen and fall feed are up to the usual average. Not as much fall 

 seeding as usual has been done, owing in part to dry weather. Onions 

 are 5 per cent above an average crop. The prospect is very good for 

 root crops, celery and other late market-garden crops. Apples are 

 about 65 per cent of an average crop ; pears the same ; plums and 

 grapes average ; no peaches. 



Beckel (Wm. H. Snow). — Indian corn is a full average crop and 

 some call it the best ever grown. Rowen is up to the average, but 

 pastures are short. The usual amount of fall seeding has been done, 

 but it does not look as well as in some years. Onions are an average 

 crop. Potatoes are an average ci - op in yield and quality. Root crops 

 do not promise well, but celery looks well. There is a fair crop of fruit. 



Washington (E. H. Eames). — Corn is about the same as last year. 

 Rowen and fall feed are up to the usual average. Not much fall 



