The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-17

Insect Enemies of Corn.
 The multitude of insects that at tack corn is becoming a serious men, ace to any successful growth of this staple crop. The private gardener Is finding it difficult to grow the early roasting ear for his table. First it is the cut worm, the root worm, and then the bud worm, and finally, when the corn approaches the silk and tassel stage, there is another worm that gets down in the bud, eat ing out the young and tender cen- ters and riddling the upper foliage. It is almost a constant fight until the boiled or fried corn is on the table.
 The worm that attacks the plant in the advanced stages of growth is easily controlled if prompt measures ars taken. Watch the corn patch closely and at the first sign of holes or worms around the top or cavity, dust into the bud a mixture of a tablespoonful of arsenate of lead. a quart of hydrated or air-slaked lime, mixed thoroughly. Two tablespoons ful of dry Bordeaux will help the mix ture. Only small quantity is needed, but 1t may be necessary to repeat at week intervals, or if heavy taAhS tHSuC. ldHbo adoSSo WI VII eihS mixture during silking will reduce worms In the ears.
 Seed Values
 The agricultural value of most seeds Is potential not apparent. and the planter, in making purchases. often has to rely almost wholly on the integrity of the seller and the accuracy and completeness of his statements. This is the reason why the wide differences in price of the same seed become so puzziing to the buyer.
 We are often called upon to pass Judgment on certain samples of seed and we are always glad to give such information, but it should be under stood that any information can only relate to the apparent looks of the sample; because nothing may be known of it's antecedents, which is more often the chief factor in deter mining seed values It is impossible to tell from a seed sample what the resulting crof will be. except, of course, 1t is possible, in most eases. to detect admixtures or adulterants. One often sees on the market an extra fine watermelon and pays a big price for it. simply for the seed it contains. Great preparations are made to grow the next season some thing extra fine, but when the re- sulting crop shows up, there often appears mixed lot of melons, hard to identify from the parent fruit.
 More About Seed Laws
 It's a pet hobby with politicians to endeavor to be always appearing as working solely in the interest of the poor, down-trodden farmer. There
 ,sos- f. q through such excuse than all other sources. Senator Norris of Nebra ska has introduced bill. that instead of benefiting the farmer. would cause him all sorts of trouble, and often serious money loss. It is a new seed bill that would force any producer of seed to comply with any state Jaw that he might ship seed to. For example. If an Alabama farmer re- ceived an order for cowpeas from Kentucky, Indiana, or any other state that had a state law. went ahead and made shipment without knowing the Null requirements of the law of the state he shipped to. it would be more than probable that his shipment would be seized and confiscated, or if he got it back there would be freight charges and storage SHat Wodlo edt up the entife value of the shipment. How coue farmers keep posted on the different state laws? No honest man would object to a uniform seed law. but no farmer, who Is after all the seed producer could be expected to know all the different state laws.
 Questions and Answers
 Q.-Is it too late to set out the old fashion grsss pinks? Miss l..
 A.-No. secure plants and set out in good fertile soil
 Q.-Our farmers club want to send off and buy a machine for cleaning certain seed. Can you tell us who to take up with? J. F.. Foley.
 A.--Write to 4. T. Terrell & Co., Saginaw. Mich. If you would let us know what particular machine is wanted or give us more detail, we could better advise.
 Q.--I have a lot of COW peas .o market What is the best way so go about it? s. S., R. F. D., Cutters vile.