The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-05

variety so different sorts cannot cause. a general mixture.
 e. Can I grow the Camellia japon ica here in Birmingham? Mrs. G.
 A. You can if you have the ideal situation, but otherwise they are liable to freeze out on you. They should be located so as to protect from midday or evening sun in the hot summer months. They should be surrounded-with some barrier to pro tect them from the north and north west winds in winter. The plants should be kept mulched at all times and require a good deal of moisture except during winter. You can Of course grow in tubs that may be housed during cold weather. Good loose. fertile soil is very essential. Q. 1 want to divide the clumps of l hardy phlox and let some friends have a supply. When can this be safely done? Mrs. T.
 A. Just as soon now as the plants are through blooming would be a good time. It's best to do so before late fall in order for the plants to become established before cold weather. The clumps can be left in the ground undisturbed all winter divided in February and March and then reset. There is less danger of loosing plants when divisions are de- layed until early spring.
 Q. 1 have asfine crop of green striped cushaws. When should they
 be gathered and where would you put them in order to preserve for
 winter use? S. M, Pinson.
 A, It Is best to let them stay in the field on the vine until the vines ! are about died away. When pulled leave the stem on and sprinkle the | broken end with powdered sulphur. i Store in as cool, dry and dark place as possible, whore there is free cir i culation of air. Handle carefully to avoid bruising.
 Q. What is a good way to save | tomato seed? Mrs. C.. Goodwater.
 A. It does not pay one to save tomato seed. Fruit should be all
 lowed to ripen thoroughly on the plant, then cut up or grind up in small particles, place in water until fermentation strats, when pulp will rise to the top and is easily removed Wash seed promptly in fersh water and dry in shade.
 Q. Is the Milan good turnip to
 plant for early fall use? o. J. A. It is small flat variety growing on top of the soil and pro- duces very few leaves. It is ex-
 tremely early and of splendid qual- ity but is not suited for main or
 late crop.
 Q. My rose bushes shedded prae- tically all their foliage while l was
 away Could I spray them with any
 thing that would make them come back? Mrs. S.
 A. It depends on what caused the defoliation of plants. If 1t ys4s mi | dew or other disease, such as leaf ! spot, it is probably too late to save
 them and cause to again resume their
 normal foliage. To the gallon Of
 water dissolve tablespoonful copperas
 ana stir in two tablespoonfuls of dry | ilmesulphpr concentrate Spray
 thoroughly all parts of plants and | repeat once or twice at To-day in
 tervals. Work around the plants
 and they will likely put out new
 growth. Discontinue spray when new l growth starts but If any spots an
 pear later resume spray. After leavas
 are run size. another spraying womb
 be advisable.
 e. have always had luclx in
 growing turkeys until this year bn,
 they now die on me after gettin~
 good size. Could you give advice
 that would help? Mrs. F.. Truss
 vile. "SS
 A. The correct management In
 Voives wide discussion, too elab-
 crate for these columns. Write to
 department of Agriculture. wash ington. D. C.. they will mail svou
 bulletin very exhaustive and co,~ elusive on the subject.