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them, why not the upland? The objections which
lie against the latter, ten or fifteen years ago applied
with equal force against the former. What is now
wanted is only a fair trial on the part of those who
take any interest in the cultivation of cranberries.
These vines must be experimented with and tried; and
doubtless Professor Shepherd feels convinced that they
will be highly remunerative, or he would not recommend them. There are thousands of acres of land in
this country which are dry and parched, and seemingly
unfit for the development of vegetation, but if future
experience in connection with this variety should
prove them to be of value, and their cultivation practicable, we may hope to see these now useless tracts
occupied and made of use to the farmer.
Without saying anything further, I call the attention of the reader to Professor Shepherd's letter, upon
which he can form his own opinion, and also to the
announcement found at the end of this manual, that
Mr. Trowbridge has made arrangements to supply this
variety of vine to those who may require it.
New Haven, Dec. 28, 1855.
Dear Sir :—As Mr. Trowbridge is about to forward
to you a specimen of the Oxycoccus Palustris, or Upland Cranberry, at his request I would respectfully
state that these berries are such as I have seen growing
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them, why not the upland? The objections which
lie against the latter, ten or fifteen years ago applied
with equal force against the former. What is now
wanted is only a fair trial on the part of those who
take any interest in the cultivation of cranberries.
These vines must be experimented with and tried; and
doubtless Professor Shepherd feels convinced that they
will be highly remunerative, or he would not recommend them. There are thousands of acres of land in
this country which are dry and parched, and seemingly
unfit for the development of vegetation, but if future
experience in connection with this variety should
prove them to be of value, and their cultivation practicable, we may hope to see these now useless tracts
occupied and made of use to the farmer.
Without saying anything further, I call the attention of the reader to Professor Shepherd's letter, upon
which he can form his own opinion, and also to the
announcement found at the end of this manual, that
Mr. Trowbridge has made arrangements to supply this
variety of vine to those who may require it.
New Haven, Dec. 28, 1855.
Dear Sir :—As Mr. Trowbridge is about to forward
to you a specimen of the Oxycoccus Palustris, or Upland Cranberry, at his request I would respectfully
state that these berries are such as I have seen growing
