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NOTES OF CORRESPONDENTS. 



(Returned to us May 31.) 



BERKSHIRE COUNTY. 



Sheffield (Dwight Andrews). — Seasoa about three weeks later 

 than last. Promise good for pastures and mowings. Fall seeding 

 did not winter well. Fruit bloom not as full as in former years. 

 Frost of May 14 did considerable damage, especially to grapes. 

 Tent caterpillar doing some damage. Farm help scarce and about 

 one-fourth is good help. Wages $20 per month with board and 

 from $25 to $28 per month without board. 



Cheshire (L, J. Northup). — Season about an average. Past- 

 ures and mowings are looking fairly well, although it is too dry. 

 Fruit bloom about an average. Early garden stuff and fruit trees 

 where not sheltered were damaged by the frost of May 14. Tent 

 caterpillars are very plenty. Farm help seems to be more plenty 

 this year than usual. In this vicinity help get on an average 

 about $20 per month and board. 



Williamstoion {^. A. Hickox). — This season compares favor- 

 ably with last. Outlook for mowings and pastures poor until the 

 welcome rain of May 27. Fall seeding wintered well. Fruit 

 bloom was good. Frost of May 14 did not do much damage. 

 Tent caterpillars are doing some damage. Farm help is plenty 

 and about 10 per cent is good help. Wages $10 to $20 per 

 month with board and $25 per month without board. 



FRANKLIN COUNTY. 



Charlemont (H. S. Giles). — The high temperature and sun- 

 shine of the first part of the month sent the season along rapidly, 

 and all vegetation is ahead of the average. Fall seeding win- 

 tered well. Pastures are very good. Mowings appear quite well, 

 but more rain is needed. The fruit bloom was below the average. 

 Potato bugs are plenty. There is plenty of farm help and about 

 three-fourths are good help. Wages for average help are $18 per 

 mouth with board and $1.25 per day without board. 



