The Hay Chop. 

 Haying had hardly begun at the time of making returns, 

 and the crop generally had not secured its full growth, 

 owing to cold weather and lack of rain in May, Avhich pre- 

 vented it starting early. The wet weather of the latter part 

 of May and of June has tended to improve the crop mate- 

 rially, but a few days of warm weather are needed to bring 

 it to maturity. Haying sliould be well under way by the 

 first week in July, and correspondents in general appear to 

 expect a good crop, although a few report injury from heavy 

 frosts and from the early dry weather, from which they do 

 not expect the crop to fully recover. 



Acreage of Forage Crops. 

 There will not be a special increase in the acreage of 

 forage crops this year, judging from the returns, but there 

 is an undoubted tendency to raise more of these crops for 

 soiling purposes, as our New England pastures cannot be 

 depended upon for a steady supply of feed throughout the 

 season. A favorite combination for partial soiling in this 

 way is oats and peas for early feed, followed by Japanese 

 millet, fodder corn and barley in the order named. 



Early Potatoes. 

 There is no material change in the acreage of early potatoes, 

 falling off of acreage in certain sections being balanced by 

 increases in others. The crop is somewhat later than usual, 

 owing to cool Avcather, but germinated well in most cases, 

 and the vines are now looking well. It is too early, how- 

 ever, to make any definite predictions as to yield. 



Early Market-garden Crops, 

 Early market-garden crops were generally later than usual 

 in reaching the market, cool weather operating to hold them 

 in check, together with all other crops. Prices appear to 

 have been rather higher than for some 3'ears. Asparagus 

 and peas both yielded well and have brought good prices. 

 Later market-garden crops have made good growth and now 

 promise well. 



