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282 QUEENSLAND AGRICULTURAL JOURNAL. {1 Ave., 1901. 
PROTECTING TREES FROM ANTS. 
C.F.G.—We have already given several remedies to keep ants away from 
trees. Try this one, given by the Botanical Department of Jamaica in a late 
bulletin :— 
White lime (slaked) ... oat ... 6 quarts 
Kerosene oil... ib x4 ... § pint 
Turpentine... ae sx. ... 1 wine-glass 
Soft soap ox oe £22 PeeDelD 
Cow manure... xa, ‘03 ... 8 quarts 
Water ... : sx ... 16 quarts 
Mix the whole thoroughly together, and apply freely with a paint brush, 
or whitewash brush, to the trunks of trees or the stems of shrubs requiring 
protection. It is also a good remedy in case of trees already affected by pests, 
killing scale insects, &c., immediately. If signs of ‘“‘ gumming” are observed in 
citron trees, to the above mixture should be added 4 1b. of flowers of sulphur. 
The mixture adheres to the trunks and branches of trees for a considerable 
time, but when it peels off the bark beneath will be found to be perfectly clean 
and free from pests, both animal and vegetable. 
ANIMAL MANURE. 
W. Inrorp.—Numerous experiments have been made to ascertain the 
weight of manure produced by stabled animals. A horse produces from 5 to 6 
tons of manure annually when stabled. This weight, as in other cases, includes 
the bedding., A bullock will yield 20 tons; a 60-lb. sheep, 15 ewt. ; a pig, about 
3 tons. 
PASPALUM DILATATUM. 
Cooroy.—You write as though Paspalum was the name of a single species 
of plant, whereas it is the name of a genus containing about 160 species, about 
twelve of which are natives of Queensland. You probably, however, have 
in your mind the South American species, P. dilatatum, a very excellent grass 
now being grown in Queensland, and is fast becoming naturalised. 
It is not known that any species will run out bracken. 
As to the particular month for sowing the seed, you will have to do this 
during showery weather ; the present time would have suited. 
If you intend to lay down a field with this grass, prepare in the ordinary 
way. Information cannot be given without a knowledge of the soil and situation. 
Consult some neighbouring farmer. 
If you desire to plant roots of this particular grass, obtain a quantity of 
old stockroots, divide these into small sets, and plant them firmly in the ground 
all over your field wherever you find a small bare spot, choosing showery days 
for the work ; such plants would soon take root, spread, and enrich the pasture. 
Seeds can be purchased from the Brisbane seedsmen, who would also obtain 
rootlets for you. Roots may also be obtained at the Queensland Agricultural 
College, Gatton. See advertisement in this issue. 
BLOWN CATTLE. 
R.H., Glamorgan Vale— 
Question.—W hat is the best remedy for cattle swollen on lucerne? 
Answer.—KHither of the following remedies may be attended with 
success :— . 
1. A solution of baking soda in water. Fron 3 pint to 1 pint as a 
drench. 
2, Dip a stick in coal-tar and place it on the patient’s tongue. This 
said to be, by Mr. E. F. Webb, of Bathurst, New South Wales, 
the most simple and the best remedy. 
3. Puncture the left side on the upper part of the cavity in front of 
the hip. 
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