Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-07-09
SUPPLEMENTING GRAZING CROPS
WITH CTOTON SEED MEAL

forty pounds Naturally, there are those
who will contend that the quantity Of
cotton seed meal which could be fed
under these conditions would not be
worth while, but in this they are very
much mistaken Two pounds Of cot
ton seed meal added to the ration of a
horse or mule has a most beneficial in
huence. The attempt to maintain
horses and mules on cotton seed meal
alone would be disastrous. In the same
way, the addition OF cotton seed meal
10 the ration of hogs will be found prof
liable. providing the feeding is done
under the conditions outlined in this
article. There are those who will con-
tend that much larger quantities may
be fed for much longer time Expert
ments are on record to show the truth
or these contentious. AT the same time,
those men who have had wide expert
ence in feeding cotton seed meal 10
hogs are disposed TO be conservative in
the matter and to realize that occa-
sionally some deaths may occur rather
suddenly and from causes which cannot
be satisfactorily explained. For this
reason they advise the use of the meal
under those conditions which they are
certain are most likely to prove salts
factory and profitable to the owner and
minimize the danger from it's use. Ev-
cry farmer situated to produce pork on
grazing crops should make an effort to
utilize cotton seed meal as an adjunct
in the ration of his hogs.
HOLDING LEVEES WITH BERMUDA
SOD.
j. A H, Cave Spring. Ga, writes:
have several acres of land which over
flows and washes badly, and I am build
ing levees to prevent the overflow
have been told that such entertainments
may be held by planting the Kudzu bean
Do you know anything about this vine.
and does il stay green the entire year?
Where can procure some roots or seed
for planting? How much alcohol must
add to grape juice to keep it from fer
menting?
While the Kudzu vine is a rather hardy
and vigorous climber and will produce
runners in single season from 40 to so
feet long, it would not. in our judg-
ment, prove as satisfactory for setting
on embankments constructed on the prin-'
ciple Of levees to prevent overflow as
Bermuda grass. The great levees along
the Mississippi river are protected by
means Of Bermuda grass, and it has been
found more tenacious and satisfactory
for this purpose than anything else which
has been tried. I am quite sure you
would find ii more satisfactory for the
purpose you have in mind than anything
else. and 1t will quickly establish itself
in a low moist situation. You can Sc
cure Kudzu roots or seed from any
leading scotsman, though it is probably
too late TO secure the roots at this
writing. The vine so far as we know is
chiefly valuable for ornamental purposes
II is not necessary to use any alcohol
in grape juice to keep il from fermenting
IL the expressed Juice of the grape is
thoroughly boiled and placed in bottles
which have also been boiled and sealed
so as to prevent the entrance of air.
WHEN TO GATHER SEED CORN IN
GEORGIA.
A correspondent writes: When is the
proper time to begin to gather seed
corn In Georgian We realize. that wealth
er conditions and latitude largely con-
troll this work. hut If you were to select
time for gathering seed corn. what pe-
Rod in your judgment would be most
suitable in your state?
The time to gather seed corn in C,aor-
gia varies with seasonal soil and eli
matte conditions. The state varies in
height from few feet above the sea lev
el 10 an elevation of 5000 feet Corn
Is planted from February to July. hence
the date Of maturity varies widely. Corn
natures in this state from the middle of
July on. In our experience Il is best 10
cut corn when the lower leaves begin to
turn brown and the grain is fully ma
tured and is hard and firm on the cob.
Sc
may be left to mature and further ripen
and harden in the field until late In the
autumn with less trouble than in anv
other way in which it can he handled. 1t
Is very important that the shocks be
set up straight and securely tied with
double or quadruple bands of binder
twine- At least, three such bands should
be put around each shock and placed
rather close TO the top so as 10 assist
IN shedding the water which falls as
rain.
Corn should be rather mature before il
is cut in Georgia because rains are like
~ TO fall in August and September and
cause the fodder and grain TO mold and
IN some seasons even rot.
When the corn is properly ripened be-
fore cutting and securely shocked the
grain will be less injured than in any
other way in which il can be handled.
In the early autumn the corn should be
shocked and put in some place where the
temperature is uniform, and where It
will dry off thoroughly. Immediately
on being husked ii should be treated with
carbon bisulphide.
APPLYING NITRATE OF SODA.
]. F. s., Trinity, Ala. writes: Do you
cover nitrate of soda or leave IL uncov-
cred? How far from the plant should it
be put. and does it injure tn Gland?
Nitrate OF soda should be scattered
over the surface Of the ground and left
there. Do not work il into the soil with
any sort of an implement. The nitrogen
in nitrate of soda is Immediately soluble
in water, and you will be astonished in
view OF the large amount of rain which
has fallen to see how quickly the capil-
larry water in the soil will cause it to
dissolve and disappear when applied to
the top of the ground. Nitrate of soda
should be scattered along the middle of
the row and rather uniformly. In extra
wide rows Il might he put relatively
closer to the row than would be neces-
sary in three and a half to four-foot
rows. Broadcasting IL is all right ex-
cept on soils which have not been prop
erly prepared before planting, that is,
BY breaking all of the soil. On soils
OF this character the feeding roots are
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