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declined some—what, mixed grains and forage crops being introduced instead. To the ravages of the Colorado beetle is also to be attributed the decreased cultivation of potatoes. However, as the soil of the Island is naturally well adapted for the growth of the potato, it must always remain one of the standard crops. A considerable quantity is used in the manufacture of starch. Turnips, carrots, mangels, etc., grow well. Barley is used almost wholly as a stock food; and maize or Indian Corn, and peas mixed with other grains are cultivated for feeding purposes.

“ Pleasant drives by shimmering waters”

onharfig‘xxirs In 1825 there were grown 766 bushels of wheat, progress 10,717 bushels of oats and 47,220 bushels of potatoes. In 1841 there were grown, of wheat 160,028 bushels; of barley 83,299; of oats 611,824; of potatoes

2,250,114 bushels.

In 1860 (as shown by the census of 1861) there were raised of wheat 346,125 bushels; of barley 223.195; oats 2,218,578 ; buckwheat 50,127; potatoes, 2,972,233 ; turnips 348,784 ; hay 31,000 tons.

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