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above average in any extended locality. Some report 

 pastures as being short, but still green. 



Oats. 

 Oats are largely cut green for fodder or hayed in this 

 State, but where grown for grain they were much better 

 than last year's crop, and up to or above an average crop. 

 The same may be said of those cut for other purposes. Very 

 little rust was reported. 



Tobacco. 

 No question was asked in regard to tobacco, but enough 

 information has been obtained, from the returns of corre- 

 spondents and from other sources, to warrant the statement 

 that the crop is, at present, in the best condition of any crop 

 for years. It is a large growth, with a large leaf of fine 

 color, and remarkably free from imperfections. The crop is 

 now practically all secured in excellent condition. Some 

 sales are reported at prices advanced over those of the last 

 few years. 



