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locations are most suitable, and best adapted to develop 

 this berry. 



In reference to locations, there are various opinions, 

 each grower giving the preference to those situations 

 in which his own vines do best. 



"We find that there are such differences on this sub- 

 ject that it will not be amiss to state them as clearly 

 as we can, and then describe those locations to which 

 the generality of producers so strictly adhere. 



The question has often been put, Can cranberries .be 

 grown on uplands ? Is it a suitable situation ? will it 

 pay to plant on elevated grounds ? The cranberry is 

 not a native of the upland, and will never do well in 

 such situations if there is not nigh to the roots some 

 of those elements which nourish and strengthen the 

 plant in its wild and unreclaimed condition. The 

 cranberry needs moisture, and that in great proportions 

 for so small a plant. If it is set out on the upland, 

 and it does not derive sufficient moisture from the at- 

 mosphere, that is, more than is needed by surrounding 

 vegetation, and if it cannot derive it from another 

 source, it will die. 



If the cranberry is planted upon the upland, water 

 should be in the ground, so as to supply the roots with 

 moisture. If that situation is an incline, it will be 

 better, because it will take off the surplus water under 

 the plants, and leave them enough to meet their de- 



