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]S^OTES OF COKRESPON DENTS. 



(Returned to us July 30.) 



BERKSHIRE COUNTY. 



Sandixjield (Geo. A. Shki'aim>). — Potato bugs are very 

 muuerous. Potatoes are lookiug well, though some pieces are 

 blighted. Hay crop good. Pastures never better at this season 

 of the year. Apples will be scarce, although we anticipated a 

 large crop when they first set. 



Egremont (J. H. Rowlkv). — Hay crop one-fourth to one-third 

 less than last year, but of good quality. But few early potatoes 

 dug and the yield has been fair. An average crop of late pota- 

 toes is promised. Prospect of a very small crop of apples. 

 Pasturage very good generally. Rye crop better than last year. 



Lee (A. Bradley).— Hay crop considerably larger than last 

 year, with quality about the same and nearly secured in good con- 

 dition. Few early potatoes, and selling for $1 per bushel at 

 wholesale. Late potatoes looking finely. Apples have dropped 

 off largely. Pasturage good. Rye crop better than last year. 



Dalton (W. B. Barton). — Hay has been secured in first-class 

 condition, but is a smaller crop than last year. No rain for twenty 

 days has cut off the yield of early potatoes. Indications good for 

 late potatoes. Apples set well, but have dropped off badly. 

 Pasturage good. A full average crop of rye. 



Windsor (H. A. Fokd). — An average hay crop of very extra 

 quality. Indications good for late potatoes. Apples dropping 

 and the crop will not be large. Pasturage quite good. AVe had a 

 very nice rain the 31st, which was a great help to feed in pastures 

 and rowen as well as to crops in general. 



Hancock (C. H. Wells). — A slight increase in quantity of hay 

 over last year, with quality good. Light yield of early potatoes ; 

 price about $1 per bushel. Indications very good for late pota- 

 toes. Corn is looking well and growing rapidly. Small apple 

 crop in prospect. Pasturage better than common. 



Cheshire (L. J. Northup). — Quantity of hay a trifle less than 

 last year ; quality good. Good yield of early potatoes ; price about 

 7.') cents per bushel. Apple crop will be small. Pastures are dry 

 and getting very short. Rye crop is large. 



