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and backward at the close of the month, and turning yellow 

 in many instances. Haying had not begun, the rainy 

 weather preventing, but a great improvement in the crop 

 was indicated. The acreage of forage crops seemed likely 

 to be considerably increased. Tlie acreage of early potatoes 

 was about normal, and the vines were not far enough ad- 

 vanced to give a reliable indication of the final outcome, 

 though prospects were not of the best. Early market- 

 garden crops had generally made poor yields, with increased 

 prices. The flow of milk was remarkably well maintained, 

 with upward tendencies in the price of dairy products, 

 particularly milk. Pastures were much improved by the 

 rains. The strawberry crop was nearly a failure, from frost, 

 drought and rain. Pears, cherries and plums promised light 

 crops. Apples set well and promised a good yield for an 

 off year. 



In July very little damage from insects was reported. 

 Indian corn improved somewhat during the month, but at 

 the close was still very uneven and backward, and warmer 

 weather Avas needed to develop the crop. Much of the crop 

 is used for ensilage. The frecjuent rains delayed haying and 

 at the close of the month it was still uncompleted in many 

 sections. Rains and warmer weather improved the crop, so 

 that about a normal yield would eventually be secured. 

 Rather more forage crops than usual were Y)lanted, and, 

 with the exception of corn, were reported to be in excellent 

 condition. Market-garden crops promised well, with light 

 yields and high prices for those harvested. No early pota- 

 toes had been dug, but the crop showed excellent promise. 

 The apple crop was greatly reduced by the mid-sunuiier drop, 

 but was still above the average for a non-bearing year. 

 Pears, cherries and plums did not improve ; quinces and 

 grapes promised somewhat better, though not heavy crops ; 

 cranberries a short crop, owing to late frosts. Pastures 

 were seldom in better condition. Oats and barle}^ promised 

 well for forage crops, and are mainly used for that pur- 

 pose. 



August rojiorts on Indian corn were most discouraging, 

 and almost a total failure of the crop was looked for, so far 



