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ANSWERED
BY THE GEORGIA DEPARTMENT
OP AGRICULTURE.
Relating to the Para Garden, Dairy,
Stock Raising, Etc.
Work of the Stations.
) Bulletin No. 21, of the Georgia exper
imental station contains interesting ar
ticles on practical dairying, experiments
with oats, etc,
Tho bulletins “are sent to all persons
actually engaged in farming who make
request for the same,” and we would ud
vise our farmers to avail themselves of
■ ri the benefit of'studying the experiment
work conducted at tho station.
On dairying in Georgia tho Director in
the last Bulletin says:
In Georgia, and the south generally,
the close and often the fierce competi
tion that prevails between dairymen in
other sections is not manifest. Owing to
the small number of persons engaged in
dairying as a business,*the high price
that dairy products command in the
market, and tho inadequate supply, dai
rying has proved a profitable industry
near our cities and large towns, in spite
of tho comparatively crude methods and
lack of intelligent skill brought to bear.
Very few who have embarked in tins
line have failed of reasonable success,
and instances might be cited in which
small fortunes have been the result of 10
or 15 years of industrious application,
joined to very little skill and knowledge
of the details of the business.
.Dairying is thus becoming more and
more popular, and every year witnesses
an increase in the number of persons
who are embarking in it, and in the cap
ital that is being devoted to it. As any
business grows in importance and in the
f number of its followers, competition be
comes sharper and closer, and the neces
sity for intelligence and skill becomes
more manifest.
In the opinion of the writer, based
upon the judgment and experience of
men who are familiar with the advan
tages of other sections, and particularly
the experience of Sir. Wing, tho Station
Dairyman. Georgia possesses natural ad
vantages of soil, water and climate that
should enable her to take high rank as a
dairying state. We believe that this in
dustry furnishes the most convenient
and promising field into which to divert
our energies and efforts from the past
policy of southern farmers, which has
failed to result in that profit and pros
perity to which the climate and other
natural resources entitle them,
SMUT.
What is the cause of smut in wheat
and oats?
The spores (seed of the smut) attach
themselves to the kernels of wheat or
oats and are sown with them. When
the grain germinates tho smut spores
also germinate and enter the young
plants, growing and subsisting on the
inside of the plant, until, when the head
■w appears, it is smut instead of wheat or
•outs.
To kill the spores we recommend the
Jansen or hot water treatment, which
has been thus given :
The farmer may use his ingenuity in
regard to the treating of his wheat and
oats, and use whatever conveniences he
has at hand—anyway so that he accom
plishes the desired result.
One way we find convenient is to have
a kettle in which to heat the water quite
hot, say 165 degrees.
Near this kettle place a barrel in
which to treat the seed. Fill this barrel
about one-half full of hot water from
the kettle and then by adding either hot
or cold water, the temperature of the
water in the barrel may be kept at the
desired height.
It will be found very convenient to
have the barrel in which the seed is to
be treated sunk into the ground so that
the top is only a foot or so above the
surface.
Into this barrel dip the seed.
The dipping is easily done by placing
about a bushel of seed into a coarse gui •
ny sack, and fasten this sack to one end
of a long pole used as a lever hung across
a notched post.
The seed should be kept moving all the
time while in, the hot water and by , using
^the pole this is easily done.
Oats may be treated just before sow-
ing.
After talking them out of the barrel of
hot water it is best to throw cold water
over them to cool them off, and then let
them stand and drain two or three hours
after which they may be sown broad
cast.
Wheat dries much more readily, so if
spread out immediately after treatin
and left to dry a few hours, it can then
be sown broadcast or in a force feed
drill. ,
As the grains will be considerably
swollen after their treatment it is well
to regulate the drill to feed from one to
two pecks more per acre than with dry
seed.
It will be readily seen that this meth
od is in the reach of every farmer.
All that is required is one kettle, one
or two barrels, and a coarse sack.
Two men in one day can treat enough
oats to sow 20 acres or enough wheat to
sow 40 acres. < '
One caution to bo observed is that of
using no bags or dishes for treated seed
that have been used -for the untreated
seed, unless they have first, been scalded
The water should be at 185 degrees
when the wheat or oats are put in. Al
low the grain to remain in the water for
five minutes and keep tho temperature
above 130 degrees. Keep the Heed mov
ing all tho time it is in the barrel by
means of tho pole to insure thorough
treatment of all the seed.
Aim to keep the temperature as nearly
134 degrees as possible. When the seed
is first put in the temperature of the
water will fall rapidly but by adding
hot water it can bo raised quickly to 134
degrees.
SOIL ANALYSIS.
What will a soil analysis cost?
A soil analysis will cost you about $50,
and even this analysis would not be com
plete so as to be a positive guide as to
fertilization. We believe in soil analysis
ns the basis of general deductions—that
is ,that the character of the soil in a par
ticular section may be the better judged.
But do not think that such analyses are
practicable for the individual farmer.
In view of the fact that much of our soil
is very variable, and in the same field
a great difference is found, ex] •anents
enable the farmer to form a much better
judgment as to what the soils need. This
can be done with no extra cost and with
but little trouble. If the farmer is ac
customed to using the ordinary commer
cial fertilizer, by putting a few sacks of
fertilizer material on different plots in
the field, he can vary the percentages so
as to ascertain in what the soil is defi
cient. By exercisjng good judgment as
to the previous crops and their yield, he
will, in the beginning, be able to form
some opinion as to the demands of the
soil, and in applying his manure fertili
zer accordingly. We strongly advocate
experimental work on every farm rather
than complete reliance on the work of
others or tho chemist.
ROADS.
.1. Would it not be well to have a dis
cussion as to the best method of obtain
ing good roads in the columns of the re
ports?
2. Does not the raising of cattle and
stock affect the farmer as much as any
crop? If so, why not have an inquiry
column as to number and condition?
A. R. I., Gainesville.
1. We believe the road question to be
of the greatest importance to the farmer
and to the prosperity of the entire coun
try, and we would be glad to hear from
you and others on that subject.
2 . Questions relative to stock, hogs and
work animals appear from time to time
in the circular sent out by the depart
ment, and we would appreciate full an
swers. Would also be glad to answer
questions relative to stock in the columns.
ABOUT TOBACCO.
1. At what height should tobacco be
topped?
2. Is there any way to hasten its ma
turity? If so how?
3. Should the sun ever be allowed to
shine on tobacco after it is cut?
G. W. S., Stueville.
1. Topping does not depend on the height
of the tobacco as this will vary greatly
with variety and soil, but should be done
when there is enough “button” to get
hold of.
2. Pruning,topping and suckering should
not be done during a rain of when the
plant is covered with dew, for rust inva
riably results.
3. A hot sunlight in the middle of the
day w;ll burn the leaves, therefore the
plant should not be left in the field be
tween 10:30 a. m. and 2:30 p. m., for be
fore or after those hours the sun is very
hot.
RUST IN COTTON.
To what is rust due?
Common rust is due to the absence of
potash in the soil and an additional
amount of this element of plant food
should be used. For land subject to
mosaic or common rust the fertilizer
should contain more potash than is usu
ally placed in a commercial fertilizer.
See that you use a fertilizer with a large
per cent, of potash.
TOBACCO BARN.
Please give me a description of a to
bacco barn.
Have sent you a description of a to
bacco barn issued 1)}’ the department,
which will give you the information you
desire. Should others desire information
on this subject, we will gladly send it
by mail.
turning land.
When is the best time to turn land
that was sown in oats last fall? It has a
good crop of rag weeds on it.
b L. A. McC.
Turn the land just as soon as the weeds
are matured. If turned green, by fer
mentation the soil loses a portion of the
fertilizing properties of the plants. On
the other hand, waste also ensues if the
weeds are left standing too long.
, SEED.
Can l buy seed wheat or other seed
that have been tested at the station?
T. A. I., Lavofiia.
You can buy from dealers the same
varieties as are used at the station. Se
lect the variety with which, from the
experiment"!, you are pleased, and we
will inform you where they can be
bought.
subsoiling.
Would it be profitable to subsoil low
pine land that has no clay and has been
in cultivation for about 30 years?
J. W. R.
It would not, in our opinion, be profit
able to subsoil land of this character
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Chamber of Commerce Building, corner of
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is In the same building). Tills enables you to
visit tho plcturesquo “Rueen City” at no ad
ditional cost, and special olforts will be made
to entertain strangers hospitably and reason
ably.
The universal verdict of the traveling pub
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trains, running every day “and Sunday too,”
via the C. H.& B. and Monon, between Cin
cinnati, Indianapolis and Chicago, are with
out doubt the “finest on earth.” These trains
were especially built by the Pullman Compa
ny for this service, and embrace every
Improvement, Their magnificent coaches,
luxurious smoking cars, superb sleepers,
observation cars, compartment sleeping ears
and unexcelled dining car service, afford “all
the comforts of home.”
Leaving Cincinnati you pass through the
beautiful Miami Valley, and for twenty-five
miles the double tracks run through the very
front dooryards of the finest suburban homes
in the country. Beyond Hamilton and up to
Indianapolis, the line-is noted for its scenic
beauty.
A stop over at Indianapolis, the capital of
Indiana, may be obtained by depositing your
ticket with the Secretary of the Commercial
Club. This city is more worthy of a visit
than almost any other of its size in the West,
and offers the greatest Inducements to trav
eller and tourist. Between Indianapolis and
Chicago the line traverses the very best agri
cultural and commercial territory, and the
ride is one of unparalled comfort and beauty.
Bear in mind that the C. H. & D. and Mo
non Route trains run all run via Burnside’
crossing, from which point the Illinois Cen
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World’s Fair Grounds every moment. At
Englewood connection Is made with the elec
tric cars, which run every five minutes to
tho ground!., but we recommend all persons
to go directly into the Dearborn Station,
which Is located in the heart of the city and
from which all streetcar linos converge, then
go directly by car or. cub to your hotel or
hoarding place. First locate yourself: know
where and how you lire to live while in Chi
cago. Get the locality firmly fixed in your
mind, before going to the World’s Fair by
any of the numerous convenient ways: the
cable cars, lelectric roads, elevated railroad, |
11 inols Central It. R., suburban trains and >
the steamboats afford ample accommoda
tions for all possible visitors, and it is but
five minutes ride from the business portion
of t he cit y to the grounds. Take your break -
fast down town, buy your luncli at the
grounds, and take your supper down town.
If you follow these suggestions, you will
will save money. The facilities for serving
lunch at the World’s Fair Grounds are ex
traordinary and the prices arelcheaper than
nt your own home, hut breakfast and supper
should bo taken down town, or at your
hoarding house. The World’s Fair is already
tho most astounding and stupendous specta
cle ever attempted by any people, and a day’s
visit will afford more delight and instruction
than can possibly he obtained in any other
way or by the same expenditure of money.
For further particulars, descriptive pam
phlets, rates, etc., address
E. A. Hoover,
General Advertising Agent C. II. & D. R. R.
No. 200 W. Fourrh St. Cincinnati, O.
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