correspondence. 107
cranberry, but we believe that more extended acquaintance with this fruit will set them at a higher
number.] Septimus.
LETTER XIV.
Dear Sir,—Having had some experience in the
cultivation of the cranberry, I find that the soil best
adapted to the growth of the cranberry is beach sand,
or light sandy earth.
In our selection of a plat we should be particular in
making use of one that can be flooded from November
to the first of June, which prevents the insects from
destroying the blossom of cranberry. To do this, level
the surface and dyke the land where it does not communicate with a pond.
The best time for transplanting the vine is the
spring months, not removing the earth from the roots.
December 11th, 1855. Abijah Howes.
correspondence. 107
cranberry, but we believe that more extended acquaintance with this fruit will set them at a higher
number.] Septimus.
LETTER XIV.
Dear Sir,—Having had some experience in the
cultivation of the cranberry, I find that the soil best
adapted to the growth of the cranberry is beach sand,
or light sandy earth.
In our selection of a plat we should be particular in
making use of one that can be flooded from November
to the first of June, which prevents the insects from
destroying the blossom of cranberry. To do this, level
the surface and dyke the land where it does not communicate with a pond.
The best time for transplanting the vine is the
spring months, not removing the earth from the roots.
December 11th, 1855. Abijah Howes.
