Jasper County Democrat, Volume 8, Number 1, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 8 April 1905 — Treating Potatoes For Scab. [ARTICLE]

Treating Potatoes For Scab.

Soak the seed for two hours In a solution of one-half pint of formalin in fifteen gallons of water, says Rural New Yorker. After cutting duat the pieces with sulphur, which reduces scab and preserves the seed pieces. Castration of Laakt. Shepherds differ not a little as to the best time for the castration of lambs, but the general opinion seems to be In favor of performing the operation when the animal is from eight to ten weeks of age. Cowi Hood Balt. It has been tried and proved conclusively that the cow which la kept away from salt will never do so well aa she will when she has constant access to that article of diet. Proit la Ik* Dairy. Clean milkers, clean cows and clean palls and cans, with other favorable conditions, will produce a finished product that will bring a price that means clean profits. • l*l*«tl*a Brood Sow*. In selecting sows for breeders It Is well to remember that the sow Imparts to her offspring the feeding capacity.