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blackberries promise a good crop ; cherries are somewhat plenty ; 

 other fruits looking well. 



Neio Ashford (Elihu Ingraham). — Tent caterpillars are doing 

 some damage. Indian corn is small and backward, but with an 

 average acreage. Haying has begun and there is prospect of a fair 

 crop. There is an average acreage of early potatoes and they look 

 fairly well. Average quantity and price of dairy products ; dairy 

 cows in good supply at usual prices. Pasturage is in good con- 

 dition. Fruits and berries are not grown for market. 



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Colrain (A. A. Smith). — Cut worms are doing some damage. 

 Indian corn is looking finely and the amount planted is larger than 

 usual. Haying has begun and the prospect is that the crop will be 

 good. The acreage of early potatoes is increased and the crop 

 promises well. Quantity and price of dairy products the same as 

 in former years. Pastures were never in better condition. The 

 outlook is good for cherries, currants, strawberries and wild berries 

 of all kinds. 



Leyden (U. T. Darling). — There is but little damage from 

 insects. Indian corn is looking very well, but is small for the 

 time of year ; acreage not above the average. Haying has hardly 

 begun and there will not be over an average crop. The acreage of 

 early potatoes is increased and the promise is very encouraging for 

 a good crop. Very little is done here in the way of market- 

 gardening. The quantity of dairy products is good, but prices are 

 a little under last year. Pasturage is in good condition. Black- 

 berries and raspberries are looking well. 



Shelburne (Geo. E. Taylor). — No insects are doing damage. 

 Corn is looking very well and the acreage is about average. Very 

 little hay has been cut, but an average crop is expected. More 

 potatoes than usual have been planted, and they promise well, 

 though backward. Quantity and price of dairy products about as 

 last year; supply of dairy cows short. Pasturage is in fine con- 

 dition, but needs rain. Plums, blackberries and currants will be 

 plenty ; apples set very well. 



Haxoley (C. C. Fuller). — There has not been much damage by 

 insects. Indian corn is looking fairly well, with about the usual 

 acreage. Haying has begun on early farms and there is prospect 

 of a good crop. Acreage of early potatoes about the same as 

 usual and prospect of a fair crop. We have no market-garden 

 crops. Dairy products about normal, and dairy cows bringing good 

 prices. Pastures are in fair condition, but need rain. There is a 



