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but prices higher than in former years. Cows are scarce and high. 

 Pastures are in good condition. Outlook for fruits and berries rather 

 slim. Damaging but not very extensive frosts occurred on or about 

 the 10th or 12th. Unless we have rain soon, damage to crops will 

 be done. 



NANTUCKET COUNTY. 



Nantucket (H. G. Worth). — Cutworms, tent caterpillars and 

 potato bug's are proving injurious. Indian com is looking well, with 

 increased acreage. Hajdng has begun ; prospect for the crop is fair. 

 Potatoes look well, with an avei'age acreage. Yield and price of 

 €arly market-garden crops are equal to former yeai's. With rain 

 soon, prospect for those not harvested is good. Price of dairy prod- 

 ucts is a little better. Good cows are scarce. Pastui'age is in good 

 condition. Outlook for cranberries good. No frost to hurt anvthins:. 



