JO Jan., 191 2.] Answers to Corres-poyidods. 7r 



it is as well to accept the opinion of continental writers on the greater 

 longevity of seedling trees until there is greater e\'idence at hand to the 

 •contrary. 



Sprouts. — These may be obtained from the base of old trees, a good 

 .shield-shaped piece being cut off with each. They should then be shortened 

 and treated in the same manner as terminal or small cuttings. They may 

 also be obtained from truncheons where good growth is made and a rapid 

 jnultiplication of numbers is necessary. 



Stools. — This is a rapid and effective method of obtaining rootlings 

 for transplanting and working over or for increa.sing a selected variety. 

 Well established young trees are cut down close to the ground. A number 

 of shoots de\-elop from the adventitious buds that break out on the stub. 

 The earth is then moulded up over the base of the.se and if kept moist 

 rooting soon takes place. When the shoots are well-rooted, the soil is 

 broken away and the shoots removed with a sharp knife or secateur. A 

 fresh batch may then break out and can be treated in the same manner. 



Eyes. — This is a term used for the excrescences that occur around 

 the lower part of aged trees. Thev may be used for propagation and 

 succeed best where bottom heat is available. After removal with a sharp 

 knife, they should be planted ah out an inch in depth in the same manner 

 as seeds, covered with some friable material, and kept continually moist. 

 When sprouting occurs, they should be removed to the nursery. Thev 

 require skill in handling, and are not recommended except under circum- 

 stances where conditions mav f)e controlled. 



{To he co)itiinied.) 



ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. 



The Staff of the Depirtment has been orjranized to a large extent for the purpose of n'w in? information 

 to farmers. Questions in every branch of atrrifulture are gla<:lly answered. Write a short letter, sriving as 

 full particulars as possible, of your local conditions, and state precisely what it is that you want to know. 

 All inquiries forwarded to the Editor must be accompanied by the name ani address of the writer. 

 This is verj' necessary, as sometimes insufficient information is furnished by ihe inquirer. 



Topping up Cockerels for M.^rket. — E.D. inquires as to method of feeding. 



Answer. — Give equal parts pollard, barley meal, and bran, with the addition 

 •of steamed lucerne chaff (about a third), and sufficient skim milk to m>x the whole 

 to a crumbly consistency. For the last few davs, add a little mutton fat or 

 glycerine to mash. Feed a little at first, and gradually increase quantity as the 

 appeti'e improves. Avoid grains. Skim m.ilk to drink will improve and whiten 

 the flesh. Birds should be kept off green grass when fattening. Grit must always 

 be available. 



NON-PkEGNANCY. — H.E.M. states that he has a cow that will not get in calf, 

 but has returned to the bull regularly for the past year. 



Answer. — Syringe out with 2 per cent, solution of lysol. The day previous 

 to service flush with a solution of baking soda. If this treatment be not successful, 

 an impregnator should be tried. 



Removal of Afterbirth. — H.E.M. asks how to remove afterbirth that does not 

 come away naturally. 



Answer. — Insert the hand and detach frjm the button-like protuberances to 

 ■which it is attached in a manner somewhat resembling the end of a finger in a 

 glove. Pay special attention to cleanliness, and irrigate the womb ^^ilh an anti- 

 septic solution, such as lysol or Condy's fluid. 



Worms. — E.C.P. inquires as to treatment for worms. His yearling colt is 

 not in as good condition as he shoTdfl be, evidentiv owing to the prevalence of 

 worms. 



Anszoer. — Give one teaspoonsful of liquor arsenicalis in feed twice daily. Most 

 yearling colts suffer from worms. 



Itch. — E.J.D. states that his mare is suffering from itch, near the mane being 

 affected the worst. 



AnsTner. — Wash with a solution of phenvle, and smear well with carron oil. 



