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The other kind of grass in tliis piece is called carex 

 filiformis^ a kind of sedge-grass, and water-grass. This 

 grows in wet places, throwing a less number of blades 

 which cast less shade, and when mown there is less 

 stubble than any other kind of grass I have noticed. 

 On the whole, the vines have flourished quite as well 

 in this as in any other grass, although my success 

 has been equally good on one piece of hassock and 

 sedge-grass. 



On another plat which was covered with hassocks I 

 set sods between them which have nearly disappeared, 

 the hassocks standing alone in their glory. I would 

 recommend that all hassocks be removed before setting 

 out vines. And also, let no man set out rose-bushes 

 with his vines. 



I would suggest that when the thermometer, the 

 direction of the wind, &c., denote a frost, if there be a 

 stream of water which the cultivator can command, 

 that a dam be built and so constructed that the water 

 may be thrown back during a cold spell, and Avhen it 

 is past let the water run again. If a stream of water 

 of sufficient size does not flow — -reservoirs of Avater 

 may in places be laid up for use in a frosty time. 



As far as my observation extends, there are but few 

 soils in which the cranberry Avill not flourish. When 

 they will not, the character of the soil may be changed 

 by carting on gravel, loam or sand, at any time in 

 winter; if necessar}-, spread it upon the ice from one 



