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:^OTES OF CORRESPONDENTS. 



(Returned to us September 23.) 



BERKSHIRE COUNTY. 



Alford (L. T. Osborne). — Indian corn is not yet ripe and is 

 said to be the poorest crop ever known. Rowen and fall feed are 

 above the average in condition. Fall seeding has been late and 

 farmers are badly behind ; weather now very favorable. Potatoes 

 are rotting badly and some fields are total failures. Fruit of all 

 kinds is much below the normal in this section. 



Tyringham (E. H. Slater). — Corn will yield about a two- 

 thirds crop. A good supply of rowen has been harvested and fall 

 feed is better than usual. The yield of potatoes compares favor- 

 ably with former years and the quality is good. There is a good 

 supply of apples but not as many as last year. 



Becket (Wm. H. Skow). — There is not half a crop of corn and 

 very little of it will do for seed. Rowen and fall feed are fully up 

 to the usual average. Less than the usual amount of fall seeding 

 has been done, but that put in looks well. Potatoes have made a 

 full average yield of good quality. The prospect for root crops, 

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

 will be a fair crop of apples and pears. 



StocJcbridge (F. A. Palmer) . — Indian corn is far below the 

 normal, say 20 per cent. Rowen and fall feed are above average 

 in condition. About the usual amount of fall seeding has been 

 done, but it is too early to judge as to condition as most are late 

 in sowing. Potatoes are 80 per cent of a normal crop, quality 

 fine, but with some rot. The prospect for root crops, celery and 

 other late market-garden crops is extra good with us. Apples 

 30 per cent of a full crop ; pears 40 per cent ; no peaches ; grapes 

 30 per cent ; no cranberries. 



Per7i (F. G. Creamer). — Indian corn is a very poor crop. 

 Rowen and fall feed are up to the usual average. The usual 

 amount of fall seeding has been done and it is in very good condi- 

 tion. Potatoes are above the average in yield and quality. Apples 

 are a very good crop. 



