Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1890-11-26
oRArBEHRY CULTURE.
1 Part of Connecticut where II
proves Profitable.

A Part of COnnect1cuS "hcTo ~
IA Proves Profitable.
The large cranberry meadows which
stretch away from the western part Of the
town of Essex almost to Westbrook, and
which few days ago fairly swarmed with
pickers and formed an animated scene are
now deserted. The crop is all harvested and as
soon as the first cold snap comes, the flood gates
will be lifted and the patches inundated Like
that OF all other fruits the cranberry yield has
been exceedingly small this season when COM
pared with that Of previous years, and the lus-
cious 'ssass' which accompanies the turkey at
every well regulated Thanksgiving table will
come high this year. Reports from Cape Cod,
common rumor they grow IS large as hens eggs,
say that the crop is an exceedingly limited one
there also, and that they are not likely to prove
drug on the market until some other season
rolls around. But although the total number OF
bushels gathered here is small, 1t by no means
R. Il. sisson, the the largest grower IN connecti
cut, has 700 bushels of the succulent berry
II bis aRa
his labor. He has made study Of cranberry
culture and is confident that in localities where
money and lots of it in it. Last year Mr.: ~gisson
harvested 800 bushels, which is considered .
big yield. They all sold at 81. so per bushel
complacent farmer added 81 300 to his bank &C
count.
Mr.. Sisson's success with the cranberry has
stimulated his neighbors to engage in its Gull
ture, and it now looks as though Essex would
be the great cranberry growing section OF Con-
necticut.
The amount Of land suitable for cranberries is
money to bring forth its treasures. on upland
or dry soil the berry does not seem to flourish,
". Water is Indispensable, and the purer the
quality the more can success be hoped for.
The mode of culture in vogue here is as fol
lows Meadow land or SwampS are drained,
dykes with flood-gates erected, and then the soil
is thoroughly turned over. The plants are set
out in drills sixteen inches to two feet apart and
cultivated just enough to keep out the weeds and
grass.
The .patch'' is usually flooded three times a
year. In winter to protect the ground from the
severe action of the frost In the spring to check
the growth of weeds and small grasses, and in
July to prevent the cranberry fly from deposit
SO serves to keep back the blossoms until all
danger of frost, to which the plant is sensitive,
is past.-Harford Times.
Coming Event i'm North Haven.
Preparations on an elaborate scale are
being made in North Haven for an event
of more than usual Importance. For some
weeks the children Of the public schools
have been canvassing their several districts
for funds wherewith to erect flags over
their school houses.
The success of the project is now as
sured, and Wednesday evening, December
II, has been fixed as the date for the pre-
sentation of these colors. The exercises
will be held in Memorial hall The Veteran
Soldiers association has been entrusted the
carrying out the program, and the follow
ing instructions have been issued by that
body:
Each public school will select one lad as Its
''color bearer
Each school will also select one lad or miss who
will give recitation on the evening in question
l Each school will further choose two lads or two
misses, who will constitute their 'color guard,
one Of whom must be the speaker for the dis
/ trict. These persons should be as uniform in
height as possible.
Schools viii Eehearse the following music a,
It's Taee Req and
Marching Thro' Georgia" and 1.-THE Battle Cry
| of Freedom"
This gathering will be new in the history
of the town and Its order Of exercises al
arranged for, something entirely unique
and never before seen there. Martial music
| will assist in the service and a cornetis
will lead the singing. 1t is also expected
| q prominent elocutionist will be present tx
entertain the children. The veterans al
announce their intention to be on hant
and 'sguard" of them will be special.
drilled to help the children. Ex-soldier
everywhere are invited to be present ant
honor the old flag. Should the night b
pleasant one of the largest audiences tina
ever filed the hall is assured Admission
will be free. All correspondence shout,
be addressed to the secretary of the Vet
eran Soldiers association, box 50, Mort
Haven, Conn.