Small Fruits in Monmouth County Rise in Value and Practice
The article surveys Monmouth County fruit farming, noting doubled profits per acre over twenty years. It highlights strawberries as a key crop, thrives on moist sandy loam, and identifies Keyport to Keansburg to Port Monmouth as prime strawberry terrain. It also mentions currants, gooseberries, hardy grapes, and the advantages of small farms with owner supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Proudtos
Monmouth County
Keyport
Keansburg
Potty Monmouth
Strawberry and blackberry cultivation in Manalapan county soils
The article outlines propagation methods for strawberries and blackberries in Manalapan and Millstone Townships. It lists top varieties such as Gandy and Stevenson for strawberries and Erie and Kittatinny for blackberries, notes planting layouts, fertilizer needs, and expected yields, including profits per acre and plant spacing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manalapan
Mill ‘Stone
Gandy
Stevenson
William Bell
Chesapeake
Clye Brandywine
Nick Ohmer
Lads Thomson
Monmouth County
Erie
Wilson Junior
Lawton
Kittatinny
Berry growing and market details from Monmouth County
The column describes local berry farming with focus on raspberries and blackberries. It covers varieties Miller Ton den and Cuthbert for reds, Cumberland and Gregg for blacks, yields and shipment, planting density, fertilization, mulching, weed control, and pruning. It notes Manhattan demand, near New York, and mentions local growers like Webster Sproul Morrell Roberts Van Mater and Wal- giving a picture of a rising berry industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monmouth County
John S. Eastmond
Yar Monmouth
Jin
Miller
Tonden
Cuthbert
Cumberland
Gregg
New Prunswick
Severn
New York
John L. T. Webster
Joseph P. Sproul
William Morrell
Leonard D. Roberts
Hazlet
Joseph
William van Mater
Daniel W. Wal
Local notes from Keyport and Port Monmouth and wedding bid
Ling of Keyport, Isaiah H. and William J. Thorne and Thomas Ahearn of Keansburg, Crawford Weliby and the late John S. Eastmto and of Port Monmarth, John H. Willey, Edwin C. Beckman, Garrett S. Luyster and the late George Luyster of Middletown. The berry growing methods are based on the experience of these men. Cable Ends Trip Abroad. Harry Summers of Asbury Park, back from England after three weeks. his wife knew of the trip. He belonged to Heulitt and Summers. in his absence Heulitt dissolved the partnership. Improvements at Port Monmouth by Mrs. Martin Leas and John J. Murphy with William H. Willett as carpenter. Crawford Walling adds improvements including a concrete sidewalk. Clarence Havens moves his parn and adds work. Silas Reed assists. Chance For Future Brides: A $25 purse at the Casino entertainment for prospective brides who will marry during the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cablegram
Harry Summers
Asbury Park
England
Kingston
Gurvey
Summers
Heulitt
Port Monmouth
Martin Leas
John J. Murphy
William H. Willett
Crawford Walling
Clarence Havens
Silas Reed
Asbury Park Firemen's Parade Association
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Beecham
Monmou
Edison Mazda
Consolidated Gas Company OF
New Jersey
T.L L. B
Patterson & Spinning Stors
RED Bank, Tl. J
O'Maherty
Nassau Street
New York City
China
Vetite
Dove of
Ena
E. M. Colton
Well Avenue
Rock Long Branch
N. J
M. Levin
South Broadway
Long Branch
Christmas
Lawyer Studio
Broadway
W. H. Woolley & Co
Black
Goldberg
Gordon Cass Butcher
Truax’s
R. M. Harris Shoe Store
Brroadway
Westfield Steam Laundry
C. B. Deaver Broadway
Rockwell Ave
Goldstein & Sons
Lighing Cadillac
Clayton
Lakewood, WN. J
Ocean and
Monmouth Counties
W. G. Eisele
Cedar Avenue
WM. Bryan Elberan
Reason
Rancna
Brick’s
A. C. Bennett Co
Branchport Ave
Koops & Abels
Japan
Sc Ib
J.C. Disbrow
Waterman’s
Kys
Immerman
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