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have about the usual acreage, and promise a good crop. The yield 

 of most early market-garden crops was heavy, but the prices were 

 low, except for peas. Early beans and second early peas were 

 not ready to pick in June, a very unusual occurrence. They will 

 not be ready in any quantities until after July 4. Pears and 

 currants will be a good crop. 



Weston (H. L. Bkown). — Potato beetles and squash bugs are 

 to be found, but are not doing very much damage. Corn is look- 

 ing well, with a somewhat increased acreage. No haying has been 

 done, because of bad weather. The acreage of early potatoes is 

 about the same as usual, and the crop looks well. Asparagus has 

 been off in yield, with the price about as last year. About the 

 usual quantity of milk is produced, with price a little higher in 

 some cases. Pasturage is in good condition. Strawberries are a 

 good crop, and raspberries and blackberries promise well. Canker 

 worms have made their appearance for the first time in years. 



HnpJeinton (W. V. Thompson). — Rose bugs are doing the most 

 damage. Corn is in good condition, but late ; acreage about the 

 same. Not much hay cut as yet, and only clover is above an 

 average. Early potatoes promise an average crop. Early market- 

 garden crops had a good yield and price. Dairy products are 

 about average in quantity and price. Pasturage is in fair condi- 

 tion. Outlook for fruit and berries good. 



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Haverhill (Eben Webster). — Rose bugs and squash bugs are 

 doing the most damage. The acreage of corn is fair, and the crop 

 looks well. Haying has not begun yet, and the crop is not quite 

 an average one. Early potatoes are looking well, with an acreage 

 about as last year. Milk sells at the same price as in former years. 

 Pasturage is in fully average condition. Strawberries are a good 

 crop, cherries are plenty and currants promise well. 



West Neivbury (J. C. Tarleton). — Canker worms are doing 

 the most damage. Corn is rather backward and small, but has a 

 good color. Haying is progressing slowly, with the prospect of a 

 very good crop. Early potatoes are looking well, with a larger 

 acreage than usual. Dairy products are about the same as usual. 

 Pasturage was never in better condition. Strawberries are a very 

 good crop, and raspberries set well. 



Ipswich (O. C. Smith). — Rose bugs and potato beetles are 

 doing the most damage. Corn looks well, and has about the usual 

 acreage. Haying has just commenced, with an average crop. 

 Acreage of early potatoes about average ; in good condition, though 

 planted late. Butter has increased in quantity about ten per cent, 



