The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1892-06-21

plant food. Stable manures contain 1t in
large quantities. Citrate ammonia is fertll.
Ter containing some citric or sour acid and
ammonia. The word "poteneal," plainly
speaking, is powerful. AS applied to fertil'
izers, it signifies that percentage of the COM
pound which Is Immediately active or nvaila-
bic as a plant food. The "reverted'' part OF
the fertilizer is that which will become avail
able at some day in the future-the definite
period not specified. If you will send to Hon.
II. T. Nesbitt, commissioner of agriculture,
Atlanta; Ga, or Colonel Il. J. Reddng, ex.
pertinent PostOfiice Ga, and ask him to send
you bulletin No. 10, third SERIES on CONNER
cial fertilizers, you will, doubtless receive
pamphlet that will give you more fully and
cl early all the information you wish on this
subject
J. n. W., Pickensv1lle AIa.-I have horse
that has malignant running sore on each SIDE
OF the scrotum seat. The trouble was doubt
less caused originally by caSration some years
ago What Is the best method l can pursue
In endeavOring to effect a cure?
The most ellcacous remedy in such cases Is
to keep the parts affected well washed with
warm water and CASTLE soap-using soft
sponge to do the rubbing;th keep the openings
well ceansed with strong solution of pure
carbolic acid in water. The holes should be
prObed with n syringe, and the carbollZed So
luton injected well into the oriices. A turpen-
tine wash should be given also occasionally.
Sometimes bathings with spirits of camphor
will assist nature in the work OF healing
Don't use the horse until he is well.
s.. J. H. Highlands, s. c., writes: In
moval Of the afterbrth in animals of the lower
order will the same process apply for mares
that is practiced with cows?
Usually, but not always-the old country rule
was to give the cow n feed of corn scorched
and partly burned, on the cob. A COW Will eat
this, but mares will not always do 1t. These
must be assisted hy the hand or In large
doses of ergot, with cold water or Ice and water
kept about the loins and the external genera
tive organs. In such cases 1t is always best
to consult those local skilled physicians or
veterinary surgeons, who give the case
personal attention The life of n valuable AMI
NAL may be lost in neglect to give the case
proper attention.
Missouri mare whose bowers seem 10 pc con
stantly affected; and she is losing flesh. Can
you tell me what to do for her?
The animal doubtless Is not yet acclimated
and has not been accustomed to the kind of
food you are giving her. Diseases Of the bow
els are almost invariably caused by improper
diet more than from any want of more.
AS a rule, 1 do not believe In giving physic
or medicine to either man or beast, except in
extreme cases. Removing the cause of trou-
bic Is generally the best remedy. Try change
of diet for your mare. Give her some cut
feed-sheaf oats preferred-npon which you
can mix a good rich chop. Put on this some
oil cake meal and, if necessary, an ounce or
two of powdered ginger daily for IA week. UNI
less there is benefit derived sooner.
j. n r., Proctor, Gal. What will relieve
the eyes Of Wat hor nsc or re Won
quinine have in such cases?
2. What will destroy lice on hossf
3. What viii cure hog chocraf
4. When is the best time to cut corn Tor for
age-in the time of shooting, or after the ear
has been made?
tended for corn-beforc or after planting?
/. There Is no cure for perodiclI blindness
in horses. Simple inflammation may be re-.
lieyed by batting the affected member in
pure cold water Sugar of lead dissolved in
water will sometimes give relief to intiamed
eyes, If the eye Is carefully washed with the
solution, little of it being placed under the
eyelid so rs to come in contact with the ball
of the eye. Quinlne is considered a specific
in most forms of fever. and if the infamma-
ton of the eye is the result of fever in the
system, you might obtain good results from
administering It to your horse.
.. Pour Kerosene oil on your hogs and
change their sleeping places. Give also oc-
casOnal doses of sulphur in their feed Of
meal.
3 Science has failed to discover any def
mite and positive cure for hog cholera. Hogs
that are fed clover, and had an ample
range. rarely affected with the disease.
L. Here is the exact language of one of the
most reliable agricultural bulletins in discuss
Ing this point: Repeated experiments have
shown that to obtain the maximum amount
of nutritive matter, the corn must be allowed
to reach a certain degree Of maturity. The
proper condition Is apparently obtained when
the corn has just passed the glazing stage
in the flint, and IS well dentcd in the dent
corns Experience and analysis indicate that
corn cut at this stage IS in the best possible
condition for the silo The rule is equally
good when 1t IS desired to convert the corn
into a dry food or long forage
>. My personal experience in growing corn
satisfies me that stublc manures-- which
best--are best applied to the land when it is
being broken up in the early spring for the
coming crop Of corn, and | have found best
results from allowing the manure to remain
all the winter in the stable before naming to
the corn land in the spring time There is
more ilnmed date economy in the mere manure
line. in fcltizIng IN the burrows at the time
Of the planting: but if you put the fertilizer.
IN the ground and then break that thorough-
", the rootlets Of The plants will find all the
food for them in that manure. Corn roots fire.
qucrtly a distance 0f~four or five feet in
loose soils.
]. J. NJ, Zoar, Ga.--What is the best
method OF giving relief to a deformed hoof In
ty the use Of II shoe properly constructed Sc
ms to make the hoof grow straight?
The shoe method IS preferable always; for
there is danger i'll attempting to cut the
leaders There is danger in najug the
shoe. Trim the hoof regularly and keep the
shoe changed to suit the emergency of the
case.
J. N. W, Almanee, ~ C.--What will pre-
vent black ants from attacking hens in their
nests?
Ants have ma special fondness for quick
lime, strong snuff or carbolic acid. Sprinkle
the lime thickly around the nests. Put the
snuff in the nests; and make Il solution of
crude carbouC acid In twenty-five times its
quantity of water; and take a brush or feather
and sprinkle this over the boxes i'll which you
have the nests. Put 1t all about
the nests-except where it will come In con
tact with the eggs. You spriuke,a little
on the backs of the hens, on the head and
under the wings. 1t should not be placed
where the carbolic acid will injure the eggs.