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NOTES OF CORRESPONDENTS. 



[Returned to us June 24.] 



BERKSHIRE COUNTY. 



Tyringham (Edward H. Slater). — Potato bugs are proving most 

 injurious. Indian corn is from two to three weeks later than usual, 

 but the acreage is somewhat increased over last year. Acreage of 

 potatoes about the same as in former years, with the prospect of 

 a fair crop. Very few market-garden crops are raised. Dairy 

 products are somewhat higher than in recent years. Only a small 

 number of cows have been sold. Pasturage is looking fairly well. 

 The outlook for apples is very good, and there will be a good crop 

 of berries of all kinds. Gardens were somewhat damaged by frosts 

 in the early part of June. 



West Stockhridge (J. S. Moore). — Insects doing damage are 

 mostly tent caterpillars, with a limited number of potato bugs. In- 

 dian corn is at least three weeks late. About the usual amount of 

 planting has been done. Haying has not commenced, but there are 

 prospects for much better crops than last year. Acreage of early 

 potatoes about the same. Weather has been so cool that no estimate 

 of the crop can be given. Very few or no market gardens in town. 

 About the usual number of dairy cows are kept; butter and milk is 

 fuUy as high as last year. The high price of grain fixes price of 

 cows and dairy products. Pasturage unusually good on account of 

 so much rain. Little or no fruit or berries grown for market. Had 

 light frosts on the 8th, 10th and 14th; but little damage was done 

 as the gardens were still underground. 



Becket (Wm. H. Snow). — Potato beetles and apple-tree worms 

 are proving injurious. Indian corn is very late, but several more 

 acres than previously are planted. Haying has not begun; there 

 will be an average crop. Potatoes planted early are looking fine 

 where the frost did not touch them; some are just being planted. 

 Market-garden crops are all very late; frost and cold weather have 

 kept some back. The supply of cows small and scarce. Price of 

 dairy products fully up to former years. Pasturage is better than 

 usual. Apples, i^ears, strawberries, blackberries and blueberries 

 have bloomed full. Frosts on the 7th, 9th and 10th, and very cold 



