The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-28

Vemoer until early spring. Such A plant can be used to great effect in borders or massed. They will suc- ceed in any good garden soil. and to produce the largest spikes, they should be well cultivated.
 Muiching Trees and shrubberv
 At this time of the year and later there will be much to say in garden magazines, published in the north. anout mulching grapes, fruits, trees ana shrubbery during fall and win ter. This is all good advice pro- vlding properly done or rather not overdone. Many valuable trees. plants ana shrubs are annually killed or h. Jured by piling dirt or manure around them to a depth that shuts orr ventilation, air. and thus actual " smother the plant. Did you ever notice that sometimes when city lots are being graded and dirt is thrown up around the trunk of a fine shade tree, how quick it dies? This Is inst what happens to many plants when heavily mulched for the winter. In this climate plants need but little mulching and this should be of such porous nature as not to shut off air and all light. Before applying any mulch around a tree or plant. the soil, round about, ought to ne worked up, which prevents the mulch rom setting tight or close around the plant. Work, after all, Is the main factor in keeping any plant alive.
 About Pansics
 The pansy belongs to the genus viola and It's species is viola tricolor, commonly called heart's-ease, but the modern pansy Is far removed from It's ancestor. the Johnny y-jump-ur The pansy was known and cultivated hy the ancients as much prized medicinal plant and 1t Is today used Tn medicine as an emetic and cathar- tic. It Is highly recommended fer colds. The best pansy for the south Is the type known as trimardeau giants This strain has remarkably large flowers, overlapping petals. carried well above the leaves on strong stems, petals usually blotched, plants vigorous and very compact The plant has a tremendous root sys- tenn. even young plants with three or four leaves, will have roots four or five inches long. Pansies are best transplanted and the seed should be sown now or In the next few weeks The bed must be forked up deep and there should be some sand. leaf mold or woods earth incorporated into the soil, to give good physical conditions for root development. A light mulch of sheep manure or finely broken up old COW manure Is good application for the bed either before or after the young plants freezing out in seed comes up. Don't worry about winter, they are perfectly hardy in this climate.
 Questions and Answers
 Q. What is the cause of tomatoes being so green on the inside when they appear to be ripe on the out side? B. F.. Dadeville.
 A. Several things may contribute to this condition, such as poor strains of seed, premature ripening induced by heat. showers followed by ex- cessive heat. sun baking, etc. An other factor is diseased plants, blight, root disease and root worms, causing dying or weakened condition of plant.
 Q. I notice the government recom- mends fluorlde of soda to destroy lice. Do you mix anything with it. I notice it Is very poisonous? Mrs. K. Sylacauga.
 A. It is recommended to dust among the feathers of chickens to de- stroy lice. It should be reduced in strength by adding talcum powder or precipitated English chalk. Use about 65 per cent of sodium fluoride and 35 per cent of plain talcum pow der mixed Keep away from chill dren or animals as very poisonous and Is death to rats.
 o. Some of my old corn is musty do you think it would injure my hogs to feed 1t to them? c. L., Warrior A. I consider it dangerous to man or beast. Cook 1t or boil for a while, then it would be safe for hogs. c. What Is the market in Birming- ham on Rosen and Abruzzi rye? c. w.. Lincoln.
 A. Much depends on the quantity In sack lots of 2h bushels each, the Hubbard Bros. & Co.
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