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all parts of the State there was more than 1 inch of rainfall, 

 and in some localities more than 2^ inches fell during this 

 time. Thunder showers again occurred on the 11th, 13th 

 and 17th, that gave a heavy rainfall, between 1 and 2 inches, 

 in the greater portion of the Connecticut valley section of the 

 State and in the southern portion of Berkshire County. On 

 the 26th there was a heavy rainfall in the eastern portion 

 of the State, from a storm that passed up the coast, but in 

 the western portion only a small amount of rain fell. After 

 the 26th fair and generally clear weather prevailed. For the 

 month as a whole there was generally somewhat more than 

 the average amount of rain, also somewhat more than the 

 usual amount of sunshine. 



The temperature was generally normal during the first 

 ten days of the month. From the 11th until the 15th it 

 was above normal, rising to about 90° on the 13th and the 

 Idth in nearly all i3arts of the State. This was also the 

 highest temperature during the month. After the 15th the 

 temperature was lower than usual, the last week being un- 

 usually cold for the season, with an average daily tempera- 

 ture from 4° to 9° below normal. 



In our circular to correspondents, returnable August 21, 

 the following questions were asked : • — 



1. A^Tiat is the condition of Indian corn ? 



2. ^Miat is the prospect for rowen, as compared with a 

 normal crop? 



3. What is the prospect for late potatoes, and have you 

 noticed blight or rot? 



4. How do the acreage and condition of tobacco compare 

 with former years? 



5. What is the prospect for apples, pears, peaches, grapes, 

 quinces and cranberries ? 



6. What is the condition of pasturage in your vicinity? 



7. How have oats and barley compared with former years ? 



8. Are root crops grown for stock feeding or market in 

 your locality, and if so, to what extent ? 



Returns were received from 151 correspondents, from 

 which the following summary has been made : — 



