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cranberry, but we believe tliat more extended ac- 

 quaintance Avith tbis fruit will set tliem at a higher 

 number.] Septimus. 



I^ETTER 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 heach 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 JSTovember 

 to the first of June, which prevents the insects from 

 destroying the blossom or cranberry. To do this, level 

 the surface and dyke the land where it does not com- 

 municate with a i^ond. 



The best time for transplanting the vine is the 

 spring months, not removing the earth from the roots. 



Decemher llth. 1855. Abijah Howes. 



