96 CRANBERRY CULTURE. 



The fact is clearly demonstrated that, should our mar- 

 kets really become overstocked with cranberries, neu r 

 channels of trade would be opened to drain off the sur- 

 plus. But, as yet, the American market is not fully de- 

 veloped. 



There are, doubtless, many little towns throughout the 

 country, the inhabitants of which are not acquainted with 

 the cranberry. While the fruit is worth $15 per barrel in 

 New York, no one troubles himself to introduce it into 

 small places. 



Should one or two abundant crops be followed by low 

 prices, the demand would be greatly increased; for tho 

 reason that there are hundreds of families, not using them 

 at $4 per bushel, who would become purchasers at $:2; 

 and, in course of time, consider the fruit as a necessary 

 item in their stock of winter provisions. 



Several years ago, we were recommended to transport 

 our berries across the ocean in tight barrels containing 

 water. But in these days of quick passages, all that is 

 necessary is to select good keeping berries, from well mat- 

 ted vines, and ship them in new, dry barrels, well packed, 

 to prevent shaking and bruising. 



CHAPTER XL 



PROFIT AND LOSS. 



The cranberry business is no longer looked upon as 

 speculative. It now takes its rank among those legiti- 

 mate occupations which make good returns for well be- 

 stowed labor ; but, like any other business, to be pursued 

 profitably, it must be conducted upon right principles, 

 and with strict attention to details. 



