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from it is perhaps one-fourth that from the dairy. Market garden- 

 ing is increasing, and so is dairying. 



Ghicopee (R. W. Bemis). — Corn is a remarkably good crop 

 where properly cared for. Rowen is considerably less than a 

 normal crop. Late potatoes are less than an average crop, but 

 there is not much blight or rot. Tobacco is considerably above 

 the normal. There is a fair prospect for a good crop of pears, 

 peaches and grapes, but it has been too dry for apples. Pastures 

 have been very dry. Oats and barley have been good crops, taking 

 the drought into consideration. Some pay considerable attention 

 to poultry, others do not ; the amount of income depends on the 

 ability of the farmer and the attention given. 



Ludlow (C. B. Bennett). — Indian corn is in very good condi- 

 tion. Rowen will give about half a crop. Late potatoes look 

 well, but have commenced to blight. Very few apples and pears 

 and no peaches, but a large crop of grapes. Pasturage is poor, 

 but is improving. Oats and barley are average crops. Very little 

 attention is paid to poultry. Ensilage corn looks uncommonly 

 well, and some have begun to fill their silos. 



East Longmeadow (J. L. Davis). — Corn is in need of rain to 

 carry out the ears set. Rowen is not over 25 per cent of a full 

 crop. Late potatoes have blighted on half the fields, and not over 

 half a crop is expected. Apples and peaches light crops ; pears 

 plenty. Pasturage is short and our farmers want to sell their 

 stock. Oats have been a light crop. There is more poultry kept 

 this year than last ; should say the income from poultry was about 

 one-tenth that from the dairy. 



Wales (C. F. Crawford). — Corn is looking very well. Hay 

 was cut late, which spoils the rowen crop. Potatoes promise a 

 light yield, but there is no rot or blight. Apples are an average 

 crop ; other fruits not plenty. Pastures are good for the time of 

 year. Oats and barley are good crops. Poultry is of little im- 

 portance, compared to the dairy, with us. 



WORCESTER COUNTY. 



Warren (W. E. Patrick). — Indian corn is in fine condition, 

 but is a little backward. Rowen will be about two-thirds of a 

 normal crop, and will be cut late. There is a fair prospect for 

 late potatoes ; very little blight and no rot. There is a large crop 

 of apples, pears and grapes ; also a good crop of peaches. Pas- 

 turage has improved with recent rains, and is now about average 

 for the time of year. Oats are not quite up to the average, and 

 are mostly hayed. Not much attention is paid to poultry by our 

 farmers. 



