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$1.50 as the average. The general industrial depression as 

 yet had had no material influence on the acreage of crops. 



July 1 the potato beetle appeared to be the only insect 

 generally prevalent. Indian corn was looking well, though 

 backward, and a slight increase in acreage was reported. 

 Haying was just commencing. Early potatoes reported as 

 looking well, with promise of a good crop ; a considerable 

 increase in acreage was noted. Early market-garden crops 

 were generally a fair yield, with prices somewhat lower than 

 usual. Dairy products were average in quantity, with slight 

 but general decrease in prices received. Pastures reported 

 as " dry," *' short" or " badly in need of rain." The out- 

 look for fruits and berries was fair. Strawberries were a 

 fair crop, currants a good crop and cherries abundant ; 

 blackberries and raspberries promised well. 



August 1 the potato beetle and the horn fly were most 

 frequently mentioned as prevalent and troublesome. A good 

 croj) of Indian corn promised. Hay crop harvested gener- 

 ally in excellent condition, and quality as a rule very good. 

 Yield estimated as three-fourths of an average crop. Fodder 

 corn reported as the forage crop most universally grown. 

 Market-garden crops below average in quantity, with prices 

 low. Early potatoes light yield and quite small, but of 

 good quality ; prices low. Apples and pears generally prom- 

 ised well ; grapes fair to good ; few peaches promised ; cran- 

 berries promised a light crop. Pastures "very short," 

 " crisp," " dry " and "badly burned." Rye a good aver- 

 age crop. Oats injured by dry weather, and considerably 

 rusty. 



Septemlier 1 Indian corn promised about a three-fourths 

 crop. The drought badly injured potatoes. Tobacco a very 

 fair crop, of good color and quality. Apples and pears very 

 uneven ; very few peaches ; grapes a fair crop ; cranberries 

 light. Pasturage in all sections very poor. Oats and bar- 

 ley suffered considerably from drought, and fell short of 

 average crops. 



October 1 Indian corn about a three-fourths crop ; rowen 

 almost a total failure. Fall feed considerably improved, but 

 still far from avcraoe condition. Less than usual amount 



