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East BlacJcstone. — There is a gradual change here towards 

 market gardening, and the farmer who is not a smart, keen peddler 

 fares ill. AVoonsockct, R. I., is our best market. There is no 

 first-class farm help, such as could be had previous to 18G1, for no 

 capable, able-bodied man or woman, unless under peculiar circum- 

 stances, will do farm work for any wages which a farmer can 

 afford to pay. A j'oung man can get about as much, or more, pay 

 as salesman, or apprentice to almost any trade, as he could make 

 working for himself on a farm, with the advantages of less hours, 



easier work, and more agreeable society. 



L. R. Daniels. 



East Templeton. — The past winter was very mild and open, 

 not two weeks of sleighing. Fall seeding uneven, and but little 

 done. This season favorable for grass and grain ; more so than 

 for other crops. Fruit trees are not up to the average in bloom 

 for the even year. More corn will be planted than usual, and 

 potatoes about the same amount. I\Iore attention is being given 

 to gardening and to the growing of small fruits. 



LuciEN Gove. 



Fitchhurg. — While the cost of labor has somewhat increased, 



the prices of nearly all the products of the farm have fallen. 



Production is in advance of consumptive demand, except for 



superior quality. 



Jabez Fisher. 



Leominster. — This season has been rather peculiar in some 

 respects. Fruit trees blossomed about the average time, and the 

 prospect is very favorable for a large crop of apples, excepting 

 Baldwins. Pears, peaches, plums and quinces very favorable for 

 a good crop. Early planted potatoes are looking well. Corn is 

 backward. Grass in pastures and mowing lands looks finely, and 

 the indications point to a large haj' crop. Our rainfall for May 

 was in excess of the average for the past seven years. 



W. B. HOSMER. 



Neiu Braintree. — Outlook excellent for all crops, especially 



grass. Fruits of all kinds promise well. The unusual amount of 



rain delays farm work, but is rapidly pushing all crops that are in. 



Dairy products are low and slow of sale. 



C. D. Sage. 



