The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1892-12-20

[E WEEKLY CONSTITUTE
dark of the moon than if the killing time is in
the growing moon. ! know Of way to
prevent the grease coming out in boiling. but
1 believer somewhat in the "moon
theory"
8. The vineess sweet potato is all that has
been claimed for it, it is a valuable addition
to the potato family. L am much pleased
with it every way.
8. "The domestic coffee berry" is largely
q fraud of the first water. 1t is nothing more
than the SOFA bean, or the old Japan pea,
worth about 50 per bushe in Atlanta. If you
pay So per pound you are badly swndled.
This is my opinion.
NJ. A. w. Hothouse, Ga, asks-Can alfalfa
he grown successfully In the south? If so.
seed he obtained? VIII some reader please
give me the address Of r M Bell Wh4se ar
Alfalfa is grown on many southern farms.
To produce paying crops it should have good
soil and frequent rains or irrigation. The
seed best sowed in drills about fifteen
inches apart Have the soil mellow. The
plant will not flourish in what called
hard pam soils. You can obtain seed and
directions for cultivation from the Mark john
son Seed Store, Atlanta, Ga, or the AleXan-
der Seed Store, Augusta, Ga.
II. I. A., Longstreet La, and W. A. s.,
Hunter Tex. ask--What will relieve swell
ings in the ankle of q horse?
IL you fail to obtain relief In using any OF
the standard liniments, l would suggest that
you try warm poultice made of wheat bran
and linseed oil. When ready for use, pour
over the poultice few spoonfuls Of strong
spirits of camphor. If the trouble develops
into a "head' lance the skin and then treat
the wounded place as you would any other
W ic 10
washed with carbolic soap, and do not use
the animal until relief comes.
e. r. N, Austin, Ga, writes-1 Please give
me the best plan for sodding a pasture with
Bermuda grass from the roots.
>. What is the most economical method of
contracting blind ditch in draining swamp:
l. Lands that are 10 be set i'll grass sod
should first be broken and narrowed and then
given a little fertilization that the growth
of the sod can be easily fastened and well
set before there is danger of drouth. 1t IS
always best to put down the sod or the grass
sets Just before rain. If only sets are
used it is advisable to lay OFF the ground in
shallow burrows from six TO ten inches apart.
putting the sets in these burrows The soil
should then be drawn around the roots and
leveled The grass will spread rapidly after
once getting firmly rooted, and hence if sets
are scarce the burrows or drills may be made
wider apart than the distance above calls for.
2. In draining a swamp, it is necessary to
get the bottom of tne ditch below the lowest
seep underhow of the water. Have the
bottom of ditch wide enough for two or three
pine poles TO lie side by side. Put the pc
in that the ends will not all come together
Cover the poles first with the fine limbs and
straw Of the pine. then put on the earth. The
ditch should always be deep enough to have
the straw and poles below the deepest plow
ing. The poles should be from four to ten
inches in diameter the ends squared and
hrf Oh o,ran OF 1ch n a mouth
drain should always have few feet OF stone
work below the wooden poles.
H. J. A., Titusville, Fla, asks: VIII the pc
can tree grow and produce fruit in north Gcor-
gia? IF so what kind of land are best suited
to its growth? and how long will it be after
planting until the tree begins to bear?
We have had articles on this subject III sew
eraI issues OF The Constitution during the
year. The pecan tree grows and flourlshes
In proper coil far norh as central Tennes-
see. 1t is not safe, however, to invest too
extensively In It's culture very Tar north or
the latitude of Atlanta. The tree will grow i'll
soils that are liable to be ovcriioWed occasion
ally and where other crops are not safe on
account of the overflow The tree will also
grow on the thin high lands Of central Georgia,
Alabama and Mississippi 1t is OF SLOW growth
seldom bearing until the eigth or tenth year.
Occasionally in the more southern ATTITUDES,
II will come into bearing at six to seven years.
The first crops are always small. TO a man
who can AFFORD wait for his own self or for
his heirs, planting Il pecan grove Is 10 De rec
commended When you make up your NINA 10
go into the business, write to Colonel w. a.
Stuart, Ocean Springs, Miss, for circulars.
He is authority pecan culture III the SOUTH
J. A. T., Lowndesboro Ala, asks: What is
the best remedy for u bleeding Wart on hoISeSf
Clip Off with sharp instrument, then Durh
well with il red hot iron, afterwards keep the
surface covered with powdered blucStohe.
Sometimes warts will disappear II lhey are
left regularly rubbed for Il few days with
ointment made of hogs lard and little car
boic acid Arsenic and lard will also destroy
The growth. Ask your druggist to prepare the
ointment.
S.F. L., Corrinth. Miss, asks: Is it true
that splitting cows tongue VIII prevent her
from sucking herse@ and yet not interfere
with the cows fecdingf
| have never seen the operation performed,
but a number of our correspondents vouch
for The truth and eXpedicncy of tie remedy
Thanks to l.. 3. w. for information. He
says split the tongue two or three inches
and cut off one end of the split. reed the
cow on soft food until she RECEIVERS
J. V. G., Denny. Texas, asks: /. When is
the best time to plant johnson grass ana now
? win bermuda grass come from seed in
this country?
/. Sow johnson grass seed in the spring Of
the year III r1ch, wei broken SOIL anu HiiloW
in.
> Yes. You can obtain seed from Mark w.
Johnson scotsman, Atlanta, Ga. The grass
does not mature its seed in this country. Ali
seed on the market here imported from the
bermuda islands
Subscriber Tuskegec, Ala, asks: l. Does
II pay to grow grapes for the purpose of max
Ing wine? If 50, how are the vines to be
planted? and what the best varieties Tor
wine and FOR shipping also?
> In setting out cuttings for apple ana
peach trees which end should he placed down
and which up? and at what time of the year
should the cuttings be put in the ground!
l. Many persons have made money prodlc-
ing wine from the grape, but it is not an in
dustry that can be brought to general uni
versal success in our country. Write to the
director OF the experiment station, Auburn,
Alabama, for the bulletin on grapes, and you
will get the most reliable information on the
subject of your inquiries. The finest domestic
wine that | have ever made was made from
the Flower grape The Concord is one of the
best shippers, it always sells WELL and that
is what you want in any shipping grape. The
Flower grape will grow well with you.
.. 1t is not advisable 10 attempt to grow
cher the apple tree or the peach tree from
cuttings. Grapes and pears can he produced
successfully from cuttings; hut it is always
best to start the apple and peach from
seeds: then graft or bud Cuttings should be