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the 1 7 til, except on the 12th, when copious showers occurred, 

 which further relieved the drouthy conditions and greatly 

 benefited all vegetation. On the night of the 18th began a 

 period of cloudy weather and almost continuous rain, which 

 continued through the 2 2d. The rainfall was heavy, with 

 amounts of 2 inches and more in all sections. This was the 

 first period of general and heavy rains occurring for man}^ 

 months, and efiectually removed the conditions resulting 

 from absence of moisture, for the present. The temperature 

 remained low during this time, but with clearing weather 

 and sunshine from the 23d to the 26th rose to slightly above 

 normal, and to maxima near 90° on the 26th. This warm 

 period was broken on the afternoon of the 26th by a severe 

 thunder storm of rain and wind, and in some sections of the 

 eastern portion of the State accompanied with hail, which 

 caused some damage to trees, buildings and grass. From 

 the 27th to the end of the month moderate temperature and 

 generally fair weather prevailed. Considering the month 

 as a whole, the temperature averaged below normal, the 

 rainfall much above normal, and the sunshine slightly below 

 the usual amount. 



In the circular to correspondents, returnable June 24, the 

 following questions were asked : — 



1. What insects are proving injurious in your locality? 



2. How is Indian corn looking, and what is its acreage 

 as com})ared with previous years? 



3. Has haying begun, and what is the prospect for the 

 crop? 



4. Will the acreage of forage crops be increased in your 

 locality ? 



5. How does the acreage of early potatoes compare with 

 previous years, and what is the promise for the crop. 



6. How do early market-garden crops compare in yield 

 and price with former years, and what is the prospect for 

 those not yet harvested? 



7. How do the quantity and price of dairy products and 

 the supply and price of dairy cows compare with former 

 years ? 



