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NOTES OF CORRESPOXDENTS. 



(Returned to ns June 24.) 



BERKSHIRE COUNTY. 



New Marlborough (E. W. Rhoades). — Much damage is being 

 done to gardens by cut worms. Corn came up rather unevenly, but 

 is now of good color and growing nicely ; good acreage planted. 

 There is a large amount of clover this year, but the quantity of hay 

 may be a little short. Only a moderate amount of forage crops is 

 planned for. The prospect is now excellent for a large crop of 

 potatoes. Peas are making good growth, and promise well, as do 

 other garden crops. The supply of dairy cows is not large, and 

 they command good prices ; dairy products in full supply. So far 

 this season the feed in pastures has been sweet and good. Black- 

 berries blossomed full, and promise an abundant crop. On ac- 

 count of the difficulty of securing farm help, many farmers are 

 keeping more and better horses, and are using improved machinery 

 and implements. 



Monterey (Wm. S. Bidwell). — Indian corn is looking well, with 

 an acreage 10 per cent above the normal. Haying is just begin- 

 ning, with prospect of a small crop. The acreage of forage crops 

 will not be increased this year. There is about an average acreage 

 of potatoes, and they are looking well. Dairy products and dairy 

 cows are both higher in price than usual. Pasturage is in from 

 fair to good condition. There are no fruits or berries grown for 

 market except apples, and the prospect for them is good. 



Alford (Lester T. Osborne). — Insects are much less plentiful 

 than usual, and are doing little damage. Indian corn is in about 

 average condition. Haying has not yet begun ; outlook for the 

 crop better than formerly, but there will hardly be an average 

 crop. The acreage of forage crops will not be increased. There 

 is an average acreage of early potatoes, and the crop looks very 

 promising. Prices for dairy products are so far a little better than 

 last year's ; price of cows about the same. Pastures have suffered 

 from dry weather, but are improving. The outlook for apples is 

 very poor. 



