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Forage Crops. 

 Fodder corn is the forage crop most extensively raised, 

 although it is closely pressed by the millets, Japanese millet 

 being the favorite. Oats, Hungarian grass and barley follow- 

 in the order named. Other forage crops mentioned are oats 

 and peas, rye, peas, turnips, cabbage and buckwheat. 

 Rather more of these crops than usual have been planted 

 and they are in excellent condition. 



Market-garden Crops. 

 The frequent rains have kept market-garden crops growing 

 well, and with warmer weather excellent results are prom- 

 ised. Prices have apparently averaged better than usual. 



Early Potatoes. 



At the time of making returns very few early potatoes had 



been dug, but almost all correspondents unite in reporting 



the prospects for the crop to be excellent. There were a 



very few reports of blight, but not enough to affect the crop 



materially unless it becomes more prevalent. Prices have 



been well sustained. 



Fruits. 



Apples continue to promise w^ell, though the crop will not 

 be a record one. Pears promise to be even a smaller crop 

 than has heretofore been anticipated. Peaches promise a 

 fair crop, perhaps above the average for this climate. Plums 

 will be a fair crop, but not a heavy one. Quinces are good 

 as far as reported. Grapes set very heavily. Cranberries 

 appear to have set well, so far as reported. 



Pasturage. 

 The frequent rains have kept feed in pastures growing 

 well, and in most sections they were never in better condi- 

 tion at this time of year. 



Small Grains. 

 Rye, oats and barley have generally done well. Oats and 

 barley, especially the latter, are little grown except for for- 

 age, but promise well in that capacity. 



