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be devised to destroy the young in their hatching-ground, the locusts hatched in mid- 

 summer in these altitudes must ever be a terror to the husbandman of the valleys. 



I returned from th'e San Juan Valley by the way of Conejos and Costilla Counties. 

 These extensive sections are principally devoted to pasturage, and have not been much 

 injured. Late crops have uniformly been cut off, however. 



My observations have confirmed my previous statement to you, that investigations 

 would be more profitable later in the season. The attention of the people has not 

 heretofore been called to the advantage of scientific researches, but with the personal 

 explanations given and the extensive distribution of printed matter, a desire to assist 

 has been expressed, which will be manifested during the season, I presume. 



I shall take pleasure in collecting statements and facts during the remainder of the 

 season, as my duties as a correspondent take me into the different portions of the ele- 

 vated jdateau of the Rocky Mountain regiou. 

 Respectfully, 



\V. HOLLY. 



Del Norte, July, 1877. 



Dudley, May 5. — There are no grain ranches within fifty-six miles of here and too 

 much snow for grasshoppers. Eight inches of snow fell last night, and it is still 

 snowing. 



Morrison, May 5. — As far as I can ascertain, there will be from 25 to 30 per cent, 

 more wheat sown in this vicinity this year than last. It is the opinion of the ranch- 

 men that many of the grasshoppers have been destroyed by recent storms, but this 

 cannot be relied upon. 



Fair Play, May 5. — No wheat is raised in Park County, and I am told that not over 

 one hundred acres of wheat will be sown in Fremont County. The snow has destroyed 

 some of the grasshoppers here, but in the wheat region they are very plenty and wait- 

 ing patiently for grain to come to have a feast. 



Central City, May 5. — I am informed that little or no wheat is sown near here. It 

 is thought that the recent heavj' and frequent rains have killed a great number of the 

 'hoppers. 



Georgetown, May 5. — No wbeat ever sown in Clear Creek County. No grasshop- 

 pers to speak of. 



Idaho, May 5. — No wheat is seen around here, and not many grasshoppers have been 

 seen here since the storms. — \_IiOcTcy Mountain News. 



Colorado Springs, May 5. — The wheat is looking nicely, and ranchmen are looking 

 forward to a good crop, provided it is not destroyed by the 'hoppers, upon which there 

 is a variety of opinions. The general impression, however, is that the recent storms 

 have destroyed a large quantity of them, and that the greater part of the damage 

 will be done by the fliers rather than by those hatched in this vicinity. 



Boulder, May 5. — The general impression indicates confidence in a forthcoming 

 abundant harvest. No apprehensions are entertained with regard to the young grass- 

 hoppers, and a feeling prevails that the late storms have aided the prospects of speedy 

 growth, and at th.e same time retarded and in some measure destroyed the grasshop- 

 pers. 



LoNGMONT, May 5. — The grasshoppers have done no damage as yet. The recent 

 storms have killed a good many, and no danger is anticipated from what is left, as 

 they have plenty of water to fight them. All the ranchmen seem confident of a large 

 crop. 



Canon City, May 5. — Reports come from every direction that the recent storms 

 have destroyed large numbers of the grasshoppers. — {^Colorado Farmer. 



Evans, May 5. — In some places the grasshoppers have made their appearance, 

 though as yet too small to do any damage to growing crops. The recent storms have 

 had no effect in destroying them. 



Greeley, May 5. — Very few grasshoppers have hatched out as yet, but the storm 

 has not materially affected those that were hatched. Some claim that the storm killed 

 those that were about to hatch. Farmers are feeling well at the prospect of a good 

 crop, and not much fear of 'hoppers. Everything looks prosperous and good in this 

 valley. 



Hughes, May i>. — We find no grasshoppers yet, but have seen shells some four weeks 

 ago. There, is considerable white corn planted, as some farmers claim it to be grass- 

 hopper proof. Quite a quantity of pease are being sown. All grain was sown early, 

 and there is some talk about the weather being too wet and cold. 



Golden, May 5. — In places where the grasshoppers had hatched and begun ravages 

 the wet weather has nearly destroyed them. Some report eggs hatching on warm 

 days, and the 'hoppers all right, but the general impression is that the wet season will 

 check their depredations sulficient to prevent any serious damage. 



Pueblo, May 5. — But few grasshoppers have put in their appearance as yet, and 

 the farmers generally do not apprehend any danger from them this year. The only 

 section that reports grasshoppers in any considerable numbers is along the Greenhorn, 

 where they are in great numbers. It was believed the recent heavy storms would 



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