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Forage Ceops. 

 The usual acreage of forage crops seems to have been put 

 in, though not enough attention is given to this line of work 

 by most farmers. Corn is the crop most frequently men- 

 tioned, though millet is a very close second, having ap- 

 parently gained in favor of late, with oats, Hungarian grass 

 and barley following in the order named. Other forage crops 

 reported are oats and peas, vetch, rye, peas, wheat, cabbage 

 and root crops. ISTone of them at time of making returns 

 was in first-class condition, having been somewhat checked 

 by the dry weather. 



Market-garden Crops. 



Market-garden crops were rather injured by the moderate 

 drought, in some cases ripening prematurely and together 

 to such an extent as to glut the market. Prices have ruled 

 about average, except for a few days of oversupply on certain 

 crops. Those not yet harvested are in need of heavy rains, 

 but should do well with seasonable weather and a suitable 

 supply of moisture. 



Potatoes. 



Practically no potatoes had been dug at the time of making 

 returns, the crop being rather backward. The yield has 

 undoubtedly been injured by the dry weather, especially 

 for early potatoes, which r will be nearly a failure in many 

 sections. It is not too late for a good yield of the later 

 varieties, but more rain is much needed by this crop at time 

 of going to press. 



Fruits. 

 Apples will be a light crop in most sections, the drop hav- 

 ing been severe and prolonged. Pears and plums are rather 

 light yields, according to present indications. Peaches are 

 a light crop, except in a few favored sections, and there seems 

 to be less interest taken in this fruit than formerly. There 

 are few reports on quinces, but those received are in the main 

 favorable. Grapes generally promise a very good crop, bar- 

 ring unforeseen conditions. Cranberries are reported to have 



