New Jersey for progressive farmers . The light,warm soilsof South Jerseyare particularlyadapted tosweet potatoes. Mickleton and Thorofare. Markets are found in the large cities as farwest as Detroit, though many growers haul by motor truck or wagon directto Philadelphia. In 1919 the sweet potatoes shipped from Swedesboro aloneamounted to 10,357 barrels, 309,909 baskets and 132,500 pounds in bulk;of tomatoes, 10,837 baskets and 446,701 crates, and of peppers 90 barrels,83,652 baskets and 14,043 crates. Section g forms a rectangular strip adjoining the Delaware River in Bur-lington and Camden Co
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New Jersey for progressive farmers . The light, warm soilsof South Jerseyare particularlyadapted tosweet potatoes. Mickleton and Thorofare. Markets are found in the large cities as farwest as Detroit, though many growers haul by motor truck or wagon directto Philadelphia. In 1919 the sweet potatoes shipped from Swedesboro aloneamounted to 10, 357 barrels, 309, 909 baskets and 132, 500 pounds in bulk;of tomatoes, 10, 837 baskets and 446, 701 crates, and of peppers 90 barrels, 83, 652 baskets and 14, 043 crates. Section g forms a rectangular strip adjoining the Delaware River in Bur-lington and Camden Counties. The soil varies from a light to mediumsandy loam, and the principal crops grown are early peas, beans, sweet corn, cantaloupes, peppers, cabbage and tomatoes. Many of the growers alsoraise considerable fruit. Products are hauled direct to Philadelphia, orshipped by train to the large cities. This section is developing rapidly intoone of the most advanced trucking areas in the State. ¥orty-^ve. Grapes, strawberriesand bush fruitsare grownextensively in thesouthern andcentral sections. Section lo includes part of Burlington and Mercer Counties in the vicin-ity of Trenton. The soil in this area is heavier than in the sections farthersouth, and the principal crops are asparagus, tomatoes, peas, beans and sweetcorn. A good market is found in Trenton, with New York and Philadel-phia for the surplus stock. Section ii is an area of muck, or black soils which are ideal for growingcelery, lettuce and onions. This rich land, much of it undeveloped, includeshundreds of acres in Warren and Sussex Counties. Though the develop-ment of this ground often involves considerable expenditure for drainagethe handsome returns in crops usually justifies it. Section 12 comprises the Montague district in northern Sussex County.It is now principally devoted to supplying the Port Jervis and New Yorkmarkets, yet is capable of considerable expansion.Forty-six