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Westport (Alsbert S. Sherman). — ludian corn is 25 per cent 

 better than an average crop. Root crops are scarcely average ; 

 blight injured turnips very badly. Farm stock is in good con- 

 dition and promises to winter well. Fall seeding has taken well, 

 and looks nicely. Prices for farm crops about as usual, except 

 potatoes, which are low. Corn is our most profitable crop, and 

 potatoes our least profitable one, as they rotted badly. The season 

 has been a profitable one, crops and prices generally being fair. 

 Milk production is our principal industry, and good milk always 

 finds a ready sale. 



AcHshnet (M. S. Douglas). — Corn is 25 per cent above the 

 normal in yield and value. Root crops have been average yields. 

 Farm stock is in good condition, with plenty of fall feed. Fall 

 seeding was done late this year, and has not made good progress. 

 Prices for crops raised for market have been good, except for 

 potatoes. Hay has been our most profitable crop, and potatoes 

 our least profitable one. Considered as a whole, the season has 

 been a profitable one. We had no early frosts to hurt vegetation. 



PLYMOUTH COUNTY. 



Hingham (Aaron Low). — Indian corn has not grown as well 

 as usual. Root crops have proved to be average crops. Farm 

 stock is in excellent condition, pastures having been good. Fall 

 seeding is first class. Farm crops have sold at low average prices. 

 Cabbages have been our most profitable crop, and potatoes our 

 least profitable one. The season has not been a profitable one, 

 owing to low prices for crops, and high price and poor quality of 

 labor. 



Norwell (Henry A. Turner). — ludian corn is a good average 

 crop. Root crops are good, with the exception of potatoes. Farm 

 stock is in good condition. Fall seeding is very good. Prices for 

 crops raised for market have been about the same as usual. Cauli- 

 flower and hay have been our most profitable crops, and apples 

 and potatoes our least profitable ones. We have had a good 

 season. 



West Bridgewater (Clinton P. Howard). — Corn is the best 

 crop for years, and above the normal in value. Root crops are 

 average yields. Late pasturage has been good, and pastures are 

 looking finely. Fall seeding is in very good condition. Hay and 

 pasture first, and potatoes second, have been our most profitable 

 crops. If the average farmer can make his own time worth as 

 much as he has to pay all day help hired, the season will be a 

 profitable one. 



