' June 1, 1909 
A Curious Cow. 
Dr, James Anderson, in his ‘Recreation 
‘in Agriculture” mentions a very curious 
cow (says the ‘ Live Stock Journal’). ‘I 
know one’ he says, ‘ which yielded abun- 
‘dance of milk, but from which no butter 
could ever be obtained by any process 
that could be devised, and it is not a_ 
«little remarkable that that cow had been 
kept for several years by one person 
without its ever being discovered or even 
suspected that her milk had that quality. 
“The milk had always been mixed with 
that of others, as is usual in large dairies, 
-and it probably would never have been 
discovered at all had she not been sold to 
4 person who kept no more than one 
cow.’ 
Miscellaneous Items. 
Waste is inimical to orosperity in 
‘dairy-farming, as in many other arts ad 
industries. 
* * * * * * 
The cow should be turned dry from 
four to six weeks before freshening, but 
her feed should not stop. 
* * * * * 4 
In teaching a calf to drink it always is | 
best to use two fingers, holding the 
two while in the calf’s mouth slightly 
apart. 
* * * ES * * 
Dairy cows are like sound land—if 
“they are well and wisely fed they will feed 
their owner’s pocket with what he works 
“for. 
* * * * x * 
To make the animals comfortable al- 
‘ways means influencing the milk supply 
favourably. Cows must be kept from 
‘draughts, chills, and wet. 
* * * * * * 
The Yak, sometimes called the grunting 
Cow, is a native of Thibet, where its milk 
feeds the people and its hide brings 
money. A small herd of yaks is being 
‘taken to Canada for experimental pur- 
Poses, 
* * x x * * 
The interior walls of the dairy should 
‘be kept clean and light-coloured. If 
white-wash is used, a fresh coat should be 
applied at least three times a year, and 
 Oftener if necessary, to keep the walls 
‘clean and white. 
be permitted, 
Mould spots should not 
THE AUSTRALIAN GARDENER. 
The obtaining of cows of the best 
possible stamp for dairying purposes in 
open markets is a very difficult matter. 
ro * x Wi “ae * 
To have the heifer develop into a pro- 
fitable cow, her first milking period must 
be extended as long as possible, in order 
to produce a fixed milking habit. 
* * * * * * 
For many years potatoes have been 
given to dairy cattle in various parts of 
England. For an ordinary dairy cow a 
peck of potatoes per day is an adequate 
allowance. When raw the potato is of 
more value for milking cows than turnips, - 
while its value is increased more than 
two-fold when cooked. 
® * * a * ok 
All cows should be milked clean out. 
There are three reasons for this —secretion 
of milk is kept up and increased by thee 
action of milking, the last white fluid from 
a cow’s udder is the richest, a perfectly 
empty udder i not s> liable to become 
diseased as one in which part of the milk 
is left. 
The Melbourne 
Tailoring Depot, 
No. 10 ARCADE, Adelaide. 
Absolutely the best in the States. 
Customers have a choice of over 2,000 . 
patterns. : 
New Goods now open for Spring and 
Summer wear. 
First-class fit and workmanship guar- 
anteed.- 
NOTE THE ADDRESS, and profit 
by ordering your next suit from us. We 
post free to country customers patterns 
and self-measurement forms. 
Please mention this paper. 
WILLIAM CARR, 
Furniture Manufacturer 
and Repairer, 
Locksmith, Saw Sharpener. | 
Carpets Cleaned and Relaid. 
All work artistically and promptly 
executed, 
Country orders attended to on shortest 
notice, . 
Charges moderate. A trial solicited. 
20 Hanson Street, Adelaide. 
85 
There is Nothing like Leather, 
FOR A GOOD HONEST WEARING 
BOOT, GO TO THE 
CENTRAL Boot PALAcE 
77 HINDLEY STREET, ADELAIDE 
(Opposite Max Swift’s), 
Where the man himself makes and repairs - 
Boots with the best of material, — 
Fit and Style Guaranteed. 
solicited, 
The Cheapest House in town for the 
durable nature of work as guaranteed, 
Bagot, Shakes, 
& Lewis, Ltd., 
STOCK AND STATION AGENTS. 
Wool, Skin and Hide Rrokers, 
Auctioneers and Valuators, . 
Licensed Land Brokers, Loan 
‘ And Estate Agents, 
Land Department have for Sale--- 
Some Splendid Agricultural, Grazing 
and Horticultural Lands in all parts 
of South Australia. rte OT 
Also in Western Australia, New South 
Wales, and other States. 
A trial 
Properties sold privately or by aauiriain 
in all parts of the State of South 
’ Australia. 
Large Estates disposed of. for Closer 
Settlement. 
Advice given as to Best Means of 
Realisation. 
Plans Prepared. Valuations Made. 
Special attention given to City and 
Suburban House and Property business. 
Persons wanting Houses cannot do 
better than apply for particulars to 
Manager, Land’ Department, 18 King 
William Street, Adelaide. 
M. L. Tomlinson, 
- (LATE J. G. ORAM), 
Manufacturing Jeweller, 
_. Watchmaker, 
Diamond Setter & Engraver. 
Repairs to Watches, Clocks, and Jewellery 
of every description accurately, artistically 
and promptly executed at moderate prices. 
27 Grenfell St., Adelaide. 
