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Ikdiax Corn. 

 Indian corn is reported as being late in all sections of the 

 State on account of the cold, wet spring. In some localities 

 the seed rotted in the ground, and fields had to be replanted in 

 whole or in part. The crop is generally considered small for 

 the time of year. Reports of increased acreage, in some cases 

 of 25 per cent, come chiefly from eastern and southeastern 

 sections. In other parts the acreage is about as usual, or 

 normal. Only 4 correspondents report the acreage as being 

 less than, or below, the average of former years. With warm 

 nights and sufficient rainfall during July the crop should 

 make up for lost time. 



The Hay Ckop. 

 About half the reports showed that haying had begun, the 

 proportion of those reporting begun, to those reporting not 

 begun, being greater east of Worcester County, than in that 

 county and westward. The continued rains of the spring gave 

 promise of a bumper hay crop, but the dry weather of the 

 past month, coupled with the droughts of the past few years, 

 have reduced the crop considerably below expectations. The 

 crop will generally be a normal one, and in some instances 

 even heavy, especially on low lands. !^ewly seeded pieces 

 and well-cared-for mowings offer good crops, while permanent 

 mowings and upland fields are reported as being light. 



Potatoes. 

 The acreage of early potatoes is about the same as in former 

 years, with a slight tendency toward a decrease. Many fields 

 were planted so late that the plants are just above the ground, 

 and lack of rain has held the crop in check. In places only 

 late varieties hare been put in on account of the excessive wet 

 weather the latter part of May. Vines are looking well, 

 but it is too early to prophesy as to the outcome of the crop. 

 Rain will add much to the brightness of the prospect. 



