It is said to occur usually in the spring of the year, when the melting snows and rains bring to the surface the subterranean waters from rich soils containing nitrogenous materials in which the bacteria have been existing.
"Special Report on Diseases of Cattle"
U.S. Department of Agriculture J.R. Mohler
Well, I just stood out front of the house taking a look at the hills, and wishing I was amongst their snows, when your father spoke.
"The Son of his Father"
Ridgwell Cullum
15. If it snow snows, I can't come.
"Practical Grammar and Composition"
Thomas Wood