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satisfy the demands of the Board of Health. Pasturage is good, but 

 feed is short because of lack of rain. Blackberries winter-killed in 

 some places; strawberries suffered from frosts, but there will be a 

 fair crop. 



Sterling (Henry S. Sawyer), — Potato bugs and currant worms are 

 doing some damage. Corn is looking well, but the acreage is smaller 

 than usual. Very little haying has been done, but there is prospect 

 of a good crop. About the usual acreage of potatoes has been planted, 

 and they are looking well. Peas are in blossom; other garden crops 

 late. Milk and butter are selling for good prices; dairy cows are 

 selling well, at from $40 to $75. Pastures are in good condition. 

 Strawberries are scarce and late; raspberries badly winter-killed; 

 blackberries in blossom; cherries injured by cold weather. 



Northborough (John K. Mills). — Insects are doing but little 

 damage. Corn is late, but looking well; acreage about the same as 

 last year. Haying has not begun yet, and the crop will not be more 

 than an average one. The acreage of early potatoes is about the same 

 as usual, but it is too early to judge as to what the crop will be. Early 

 market-garden crops have been light, and prices somewhat better 

 than usual. There is an average supply of dairy products, with prices 

 a little higher than formerly; good cows sell readily at good prices. 

 Pastures are good but need rain. Fruits and berries are late; straw- 

 berries will be an average crop. 



Leicester (H. H. Kingsbury) . — Potato bugs, squash bugs and 

 spittle insects are doing some damage. Corn is very backward, with 

 about the usual acreage. Haying has not begun, and the quantity and 

 value of the crop depend on the weather conditions of the next two 

 weeks. There is the usual acreage of potatoes, and they are growing 

 very fast. The yield of market-garden crops has been short, but 

 prices are good. Price of dairy products has kept up well with the 

 quantity. The recent hot weather has made excellent pasturage, and 

 rushed all vegetation. Blackberries and strawberries have a full 

 bloom, indicating a good crop. 



Oxford (D. M. Howe). — Indian corn is very backward. Very little 

 hay has been cut, and the prospect is good for the crop. Quite a good 

 many early potatoes are planted, and they look fairly well, considering 

 the lateness of the season. Early market-garden crops are late. Dairy 

 products are in good supply, at good prices; and dairy cows bring good 

 prices. Pasturage is in excellent condition. Strawberries look well; 

 none picked as yet ; now selling at from 1 6 to 20 cents a quart. 



Blackstone (O. F. Fuller). — Cut worms and San Jose scale are 

 doing damage. Corn is backward, with about the usual acreage. 

 Haying has not begun, but there will be a fair crop. Acreage of early 

 potatoes about the same as usual, but the crop is backward. Yield of 

 early market-garden crops about the same as usual, and prices higher. 



