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Reformed Bucks,- “R. P. McL.,” Pictou, N. S. 
When a duck is deformed in the wings, there is no meth¬ 
od of cure. To prevent this, and similar deformities, 
breed only from perfect birds. 
Bee-Stings Curing and Cured.— A recent 
“Medical and Surgical Reporter” states tliata woman in 
Prague, who suffered greatly from gout, was persuaded 
to try bee-stings as a remedy; three bees were allowed 
to sting her arm in several places, and a cure soon fol¬ 
lowed. Another contributor, an M. D., and bee-keeper, 
says that when Tincture of Arnica was applied to bee¬ 
stings, “tlie relief was immediate and complete.” 
An Imperfect Teat.— “ J. F. G.” When two 
teats are grown together, it is probable that one duct is 
common to the two, in which case an operation, to sepa¬ 
rate them, would be unsuccessful. By inserting a probe 
in each teat, if there is but one duct, the probes will 
come together. If there are two milk ducts, the teats 
may be cut asunder by a skilled veterinary surgeon. 
Sowing Bye in Corn.- “ R. G. H.,” Sliusan, N. 
Y. We should not apprehend any detriment to the corn 
from sowing rye at tlie last hoeing. The rye would 
take hardly anything from the soil, and if the ground is 
rich enough the corn could stand it very well. As a 
general practice it is not to he approved, but for fall or 
early spring pasture, it is of great benefit at little cost. 
Improved Plows.- 11 W. A. M.,” Centreville, 
Ala. The most effective plow is one that turns the soil 
in the best manner with the least draft. The steel and 
the “Adamant” plows are claimed to do this, and, so far 
as we have tried them, they do it effectively. The harder 
and the smoother the surface of the mold-board, the less 
friction there is, and if the shape is right, the least draft. 
Unhealthy I’ear-Ueaves.— “ O. A.,” Grange 
Co., O., sends leaves badly affected by n fungus—one of 
the “ Cluster-cups”—which has appeared this year for the 
first time. Probably tlie same lias existed before, but in 
such small numbers as not to he noticed, and the present 
season has been favorable to their development. All that 
can be done is to promote the general health of the trees. 
Moss on Upland Paslures.— “S.,” Mason, N. 
H. Moss upon dry grass lands may be easily destroyed 
by harrow'ing it thoroughly, sowing some fresh seed 
upon the new surface with a mixture of 100 lbs. of Pe¬ 
ruvian guano or superphosphate of lime, and 100 lbs. of 
gypsum, per acre. Wet lands need draining. 
Uarge Cows. —“J.,”Hoquiam, W. T. Itisdifflcult 
to raise rich butter cows of a large size. If it pays to 
breed large oxen for draft, it would he best to select 
good cow3 of large frame. Perhaps the Ilereford cow, 
crossed with a Shorthorn bull of a milking family, would 
be the best combination to secure both butter and beef. 
Why Wheat Lodges.- “C. D. B.,” Rockland 
Co., N. Y. The stalks that grow rank and thick are 
succulent and weak, and when the tops are loaded with 
water, after heavy rains, they are easily laid flat by the 
wind, if not by their own weight. They have no power 
to raise themselves, and the crop is “lodged.” In this 
condition the grain does not mature. This happens in 
soils that are rich in organic matter, and are deficient in 
lime. A libera! dressing of lime will remedy the defect. 
In sandy soils, the application of a few bushels of salt 
per acre has the same effect as iime upon clay soils. 
Thin sowing, as for instance only one bushel per acre, 
tends to cause a stiff growth of stalk, and prevent lodging. 
