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of the atmosphere. We have seen such locations tried on Cape 

 Cod. Most of the vines died. Some few lived and bore a little 

 fruit. The gentleman who tried this experiment, says : " If I had 

 hoed them as I did the vegetables on my farm, I believe I 

 should have succeeded ; I mean to try again." 



Places in which stagnant water has been found, have been 

 tried by some cultivators. But the scum or slimy moss which 

 has been generated in such locations has injured the vine. In 

 consequence of this they are often avoided in selecting a desir- 

 able location. 



Obtain, if possible to do so, a southern aspect. The vine has 

 been known to do well in northern situations ; but it is admitted 

 by the most experienced cranberry growers, that a southern * 

 aspect is best. A sheltered position is a favorable one, as it 

 protects the vines from the fierceness of the weather. 



Swamps on the Cape have been frequently chosen as the 

 best locations for the cultivation of the vine. It is true that 

 these hitherto useless places have been turned to good account. 

 It is believed that the greater number of swamps on Cape Cod 

 have a similarity of soil, and if this be a fact, and some of these 

 swamps have been converted into cranberry yards, and they 

 have done well, by paying remunerative profits, then why not 

 make good use of the rest by a similar application ? Cape Cod, 

 in this respect, abounds Avith good locations for the cultivation 

 of the vine. 



Meadow lands which are low and moist, aflFord excellent 

 locations for the cranberry vine. In fact, these damp situations 

 are very suitable, providing the dampness or moisture is not too 

 cold and icy. Many of the yards on Cape Cod are on locations 

 of this kind, and they are found to be good. 



Gradual descents from a hill or upland to the margin of 

 ponds are in some regions highly prized. Such locations have 

 been proved to be available for the advantageous culture of the 

 cranberry vine. These are numerous in tlie county of Barn- 

 stable, and we may yet hope to see them improved by being 

 converted into cranberry yards. 



Sheltered and protected positions are sought after ; these are 

 situations in which the vines are not likely to meet with the 

 force of the hardest and stormiest weather. On this account 

 they are valued much by the cranberry cultivator. 



