11 



an increase of product. There seems to be a slight but at 

 the same time perceptible and general change for the better 

 in price, particularly in that of butter. While there are 

 numerous reports of an increase in price, there are few re- 

 ports of a decrease, and those due entirely to local causes. 



Pasturage. 



The great majority of correspondents report pastures to be 

 in either good, first-class or excellent condition. While there 

 are some complaints of shortness on account of drought, and 

 some speak of them as being in fair condition, the general 

 condition may be considered as good. There are a very few 

 reports of winter-killing. 



Fruits and Berries. 



The general outlook for fruits and berries seems to be good. 

 Strawberries were generally a good crop, though, us usual, the 

 crop varies greatly in different localities, some speaking of 

 the crop as short on account of drought. Blackberries and 

 raspberries generally promise well, as do also gooseberries 

 and currants. Cherries were very abundant in most sections. 

 Peaches, pears and pluuis promise good crops, but there is 

 quite general complaint of apples not being up to the average. 

 Cranberries are reported as blossoming well. Grapes gen- 

 erally blossomed well, but rose bugs are doing considerable 

 damage to the vines in some sections. 



