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crop came forward rapidly during September, and much 

 more of it matured than seemed possible, considering the 

 unfavorable weather of the summer. Nevertheless, there 

 was a considerable portion of the crop which was damaged 

 by frost, and much more which was cut before maturity to 

 avoid that danger. Some report that there were practically 

 no ears. Corn raised for the silo also failed to mature 

 properly, and was much under the normal in value, though 

 nearer to normal than that raised for grain and stover. 



Root Crops. 

 Root crops are considerably below the average, as they 

 did not get a proper start, owing to the drought of August. 

 They have generally brought good prices where raised for 

 market. Turnips especially are reported as small and un- 

 satisfactory in yield and quality. Potatoes did not rot as 

 badly as was indicated, but the crop was light, owing to poor 

 germination and drought. They are selling for good prices. 



Farm Stock. 

 Pastures improved during October, and at date of making 

 returns the feed was unusually good for the time of year.. 

 However, farm stock is, on the whole, rather thin in flesh, 

 especially in eastern sections, where the drought was most 

 severe. The flow of milk was well maintained, but with an 

 increased amount of grain, and, in many cases, inroads on 

 the winter's stock of hay. 



Fall Seeding. 

 Very much less than the usual amount of fall seeding 

 has been done, owing to dry weather during August, and 

 frequent rains, badly interrupting farm work, during Sep- 

 tember and October. Most of that put in was sown later 

 than usual, and is slow in starting. There appears to be a 

 good catch on most fields. 



