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Indian Corn. 



Although there are many slight local increases and de- 

 creases, the acreage of Indian corn appears to be about the 

 same as that of former years. It is generally reported as 

 being backward, but of good color, and otherwise looking 

 well. Some correspondents, however, state that the pros- 

 pect for the crop is poor, while others speak of the stand as 

 being uneven and poor. 



The Hay Crop. 



At date of making returns, many correspondents reported 

 that haying had not yet commenced, while probably the 

 majority reported it to have only just begun. The crop can 

 hardly be expected to do more than reach the average, for, 

 though many correspondents report the crop as good, many 

 others speak of it as poor or only fair. The drought of the 

 early season injured many fields, particularly old fields, and 

 those on light land. The recent rains, while delaying har- 

 vesting somewhat, have improved the crop in many sections. 



Early Potatoes. 

 The acreage of this crop does not vary much from that of 

 previous years, although, as with Indian corn, both larger and 

 smaller areas are reported. They are generally reported to 

 be looking well, though somewhat more backward than usual 

 at this season. There is every prospect of a full average 

 crop, for, though a few speak of them as being in poor or 

 only fair condition, many others state that they are looking 

 unusually well. 



Market-Garden Crops. 



The yield of early market-garden crops is generally re- 

 ported as being either fair or average, with prices good, 

 although a few correspondents speak of the price of asparagus 

 as having been low. Almost all those reporting on the pros- 

 pect for late crops speak of it as being good. 



Dairy Products. 

 Dairy products appear to be about average in quantity, 

 although, if any change can be remarked, it is in the shape of 



