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Tobacco. 



The acreage of tobacco appears to be about the same as 

 last year, with possibly a slight decrease in some towns. 

 Cutting was well under way at the time of making returns. 

 In several sections there had been considerable damage from 

 hail and wind, but otherwise the crop was universally re- 

 ported as being in first-class condition, one of the finest for 

 years. 



Pasturage. 



The rains that fell in most sections with fair regularity 

 during the last week of July and the first weeks of August 

 brought pasturage forward very rapidly, and it was reported 

 as good in most sections. In some localities it was not what 

 it should be with good conditions throughout the season, but 

 even there was reported as improving. 



Fruits. 

 Apples continued to deteriorate in condition, and only a 

 very light crop will be secured. They dropped badly during 

 the month, and winter varieties will probably be of small 

 size in most cases, owing to the dry weather of midsummer. 

 Pears, peaches and plums will generally be very light crops. 

 Quinces are somewhat better, but hardly an average crop. 

 Grapes promise an excellent crop, barring damage from 

 frosts. Cranberries are considerably below the normal, the 

 reports from the Cape and adjoining sections being generally 

 that there is from one-half to two-thirds of a normal crop. 

 Wild berries have generally been plentiful in all sections. 



Oats and Barley. 



Oats arS a little below an average crop, where raised for 

 grain, owing to the early drought. Barley is little raised for 

 grain, but is reported as in excellent condition where sown 

 as a late forage crop. 



