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farm. High-priced cows were bought at Dandenong, and in about two 

 months they would suddenly collapse and die. Paralysis of the throat, 

 dribbling from mouth, becoming groggy, and, later on, death, without 

 any sign of a struggle, or of pain — such was a very frequent and dis- 

 heartening experience. Manure was being used for the growing of crops, 

 but eventually it was decided to top-dress with bonemeal, as superphos- 



No. 



1. — Showing healthy land on the left that has teen manured with 

 the bones of animals that die on the land towards the right. 



No. 2. — Paddock with abundance of grass upon which cattle die. 



phate was not found to be satisfactory, because the benefit was only 

 temporary. The purchased bone-meal was also very unsatisfactory, 

 being adulterated with seashells, and hoof filings. A bone-crusher was 

 purchased, and bonemeal was made on the farm, and this has been their 

 "sheet anchor." No sign of cripples or paralysis has been seen on 

 " Spring Farm " for over fourteen years. 



