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average both in yield and quality. Mangolds are fine, and other 

 root crops a full average. Apples below average ; pears below 

 average ; peaches good ; grapes a fine yield, but rotting somewhat. 



Southioick (L. A. Fowler). — Roweu and fall feed are above 

 the normal. The usual amount of fall seeding has been done, and 

 it is in good condition. In most localities potatoes are below the 

 normal, and reported to be rotting. The prospect for root crops, 

 celery and other late market-garden crops is good. Peaches and 

 pears turned out fairly well, but apples will be a short crop. 



West Springfield (N. T. Smith). — Indian corn will be above 

 an average crop if frost holds off until it is fully ripe. Rowen has 

 improved rapidly since the rains, but is much below the normal ; 

 fall feed is above the normal in condition. About the usual 

 amount of fall seeding has been done, and it is in first-class con- 

 dition. Onions are below the normal, being small in size. Yield 

 of potatoes not over 60 per cent of the normal, but cooking quality 

 generally fine. Root crops, celery and late market-garden crops 

 are fully up to the average ; mangolds especially good ; turnips 

 growing rapidly, with prospect of being free from worms. Apples 

 are a short crop ; pears below average ; peaches fine ; grapes fair, 

 but not well filled out. 



Chicopee (R. W. Bemis). — Corn stover looks good, but it is 

 too early to say how it will turn out. Rowen and fall feed are 

 fully up to the normal. I have not seen much fall seeding. Pota- 

 toes are about a normal crop in yield and quality. Root crops, 

 celery and other late market-garden crops promise to be fully up 

 to the usual average. All crops are rather small this year, though 

 rowen is heavier than usual. 



Wilbraham (H. M. Bliss). — Indian corn is a very good crop. 

 Rowen is below the normal, about three-fourths of a crop. Fall 

 seeding is looking well, and the usual amount has been done. 

 Onions are nearly a normal crop. Potatoes are rotting and the 

 yield is light ; about two-thirds of a crop. The prospect for root 

 crops, celery and other late market-garden crops is fairly good. 

 Apples are half a crop; pears 80 per cent; peaches 90 per cent; 

 grapes 100; cranberries 65. 



Hampden (John N. Isham). — Frosts have held off so that corn 

 has ripened a large crop. The drought in midsummer checked the 

 growth of potatoes, but they will yield a fair crop of good quality. 

 Rowen light ; fall feed a good average. The usual amount of 

 fall seeding has been done ; it has a good start, and is growing 

 satisfactorily. Onions are about two-thirds of a normal crop, but 

 are small in size. Root crops, cabbages, etc., are making a good 

 growth. Apples light ; pears good ; peaches extra good. 



