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SUMMvVRY or CRANBERKY CROP CONDITIONS. 



One of the most marked instances of agricultural special- 

 ization is the cranberry industry on Cape Cod and adjacent 

 territory. In very few instances does the general farmer 

 make a great success in the growing of this crop, and those 

 who to-day are realizing the best profits on cranberry bogs 

 are those who have made a study of the industry from all 

 sides, and who, by practical experience, have demonstrated 

 the value of the methods employed. 



Massachusetts ranks second of all the States of the Union 

 devoted to this crop, with 6,577 acres, ISTew Jersey alone ex- 

 ceeding the Bay State, with 9,030 acres. The quality of the 

 Cape Cod cranberry is unsurpassed, and the fame of this 

 tart appetizer has spread far beyond the confines of the 

 State in which it is produced. 



The intention is to make these special reports of the utmost 

 value to this industry. This month we have but made a 

 start ; we hope to improve upon this start as time progresses, 

 and any suggestions or constructive criticism from our cor- 

 respondents or our readers will be greatly appreciated, and 

 acted upon if possible and practicable. 



The list of questions printed below was sent to growers 

 throughout the cranberry district, replies being returnable 

 not later than May 28 : — 



1. Did most of the cranberry growers in your locality hold 

 their winter flowage or did they take it off early? (Give 

 approximate date.) 



2. How did the bogs in your vicinity come through the 

 winter; was there much winterkilling? 



3. Does there seem to be as much water this sprina: as 

 usual in connection with the water supplies for reflowing 

 bogs in your section ? 



4. Are the bogs in your locality well budded for a crop ? 



