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Onions. 



Onions are rather less than an average crop in most sec- 

 tions, although there are numerous local exceptions. Like 

 all crops this season requiring a long period of sunnner 

 weather to reach maturity onions are not yet ripened in 

 many cases, and still need some warm weather for best re- 

 sults. Thick necks appear to be somewhat prevalent, l)ut 

 practically no blight is reported. Prices are very satisftic- 

 tory so far as reported on. 



Potatoes. 

 The yield of potatoes was somewhat shortened by rot, but 

 not as much as was feared a month ago. The quality of the 

 crop was generally excellent where unaffected by rot. 



Root Crops, Celery, etc. 

 Koot crops are generally reported as in excellent condi- 

 tion and promising well. Celer}'' is also a good crop as 

 far as reported on. Other late market-garden crops are 

 generally fair, but not extra good, as the cool weather has 

 operated to hold them in check. 



Fruits. 

 Apples improved in condition during the month and a 

 good crop will be secured, winter varieties, however, not 

 giving as good results as fall varieties. The fruit is un- 

 usually fair and of good quality. Pears are, as previously 

 indicated, a very light crop. Peaches are uneven, but the 

 crop as a whole was above the average in yield. There was 

 some complaint as to the quality and tlavor of the fruit. 

 Grapes are a heavy crop, but did not ripen well in many 

 cases and are still liable to injury from frost. Cranberries 

 are a light crop in the sections of commercial production, 

 although some bogs will yield very well indeed. 



