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:n^otes of correspo:n^dents. 



(Returned to us June 25.) 



BERKSHIRE COUNTY. 



Tyringham (Edavard H, Slater). — Indian corn is backward, but 

 the acreage compares favorably with former years. Haying will be 

 late this year, but the crop is now coming on rapidly. About the 

 usual acreage of potatoes has been planted, but they are very back- 

 ward. Market-garden crops are late, and none are harvested as yet. 

 Butter is in light supply, and prices are somewhat higher than usual. 

 Pastures are not looking as well as usual at this time. The outlook 

 for apples is good, and there will probably be a good yield of black- 

 berries and raspberries. 



Stockbridge (F. A. Palmer). — Less corn than usual was planted, 

 owing in part to the cold, wet season, and it is very backward. Haying 

 is not yet begim, and there is only a fair crop promised. There is 

 about the usual acreage of potatoes, but they are late, and it is too 

 early to judge as to probable yield. Market-garden crops are back- 

 ward, and prices are higher than usual; crops now coming on finely. 

 Dairy cows and dairy products command better prices than formerly. 

 Pasturage is in good condition. Berries are looking well, and the 

 market is good; pears and peaches off; apples looking finely. Old 

 mowings on damp land are looking poorly, as sweet grasses are running 

 out and weeds taking their places. 



Washington (E. H. Eames). — No insects are doing damage at 

 present. Indian corn looks well, but is very late; acreage about as 

 usual. Haying has not begun, and the crop will be late. Early 

 potatoes are very backward, with about the usual acreage. Market- 

 garden crops are not grown here. Dairy products are in good supply, 

 with prices a little better than usual ; dairy cows are in good demand, 

 at good prices. Pastures look well, but need rain. Fruits and berries 

 are not grown for market in this locality. 



Richmond (Timothy B. Salmon). — Potato bugs are doing some 

 damage. Indian corn is in fair condition, but is late. There will be a 

 good crop of hay. There is about the usual acreage of early potatoes, 

 and they are in good condition. Early market-garden crops have 

 given average yields, and brought higher prices than usual, with a 

 good prospect for later ones. Dairy products are average in quantity, 

 and bring higher prices than usual ; cows scarce, and bringing higher 

 prices. Pastures are in good condition. Strawberries, raspberries and 

 cherries promise well. 



