The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-17
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 to do with the discussion of plants, trees, shrubbery. etc, are published in the northern states and are intend ed primarily for northern reader$A writer in the north on such subJGSes rarely ever has the south in mind when prescribing recommendations for times of planting, cueture, etc, It is difficult for writer to offer recommendations under climate and soil conditions of which he is not familiar with. So the people of the south had much of such information that is wholly inaccurate for south ern conditions.
 The result is that many unneces- sary failures are to be met with. Especially is this the case in plant ings many of our trees, flowers and shrubbery. Mast northern informa- tion recommends spring planting and for good reason, because under their severe winters it is the most favora- ble time. Southern people should realize that conditions in the south are entirely different.
 Our winters are open and soil etn- ditioas during winter are ideal for setting out dormant plants. We must not set too late because sap begins to flow early. top growth is quickly manifested and root growth must be secured early enough to support life.
 Environment of Plants
 We all know that conditions which surround the raising of child has much to do with development and the finished product. Few of us how eyer, realize that plants, like human beings, thrive only in congeniai and heaithful surroundings. When we set a child before the world, we are ae- fa1r of may be pjroperly GOurished, it's health looked after. diseases com batted and every reasonable thing done that it may grow up to De strong and disease resisting humah- The child delights in the warm sun light and must have it, otherwist, it grows anaemic, withers away and often comes to premature death lt is a good thing to rememberA the close relation between plant and hu man life Both need the same fooa, only in a different form. A success ful flower grower is a good mother because she must have the innate sympathy necessary for both. When you plant a seed or set out plant sbear this in mind and resolve to give the living organism 8 chance in the battle Of life. It is almost as bad to abandon a plant after bring ing il to life as it is to forsake your own kin. The human race is never going to understand plant life until we start teaching the subject in our public schools.
 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
 e. | have a low, damp or marshy location that I want to plant in some sort of shrubbery to beautify the as pect. Could you suggest something that would grew in- such locations D. W. Selma, Ala.
 A. Providing the location is not alkali the following trees or shrubs would succeed and prove desirable; winter5erry. blueberry. bushy St. Johns wart button bush smith speckled and black alder, red and black chokeberry Tn addition, several perennial Towering plants could be used, such as red milkweed, bog aster. white ladies slipper wintergreen, swamp pink, partridgeberry, cinna- mon fern, royal fern and pitcher plant.
 Q. What shade trees would suc- ceed best in light or poor sandy soilss H. C., Fort Payne, Ala.
 A It would be well to observe what sort of native er forest trees seem to grow well in the same sec tion. Such trees as red cedar. dog wood, Silurian Towering crab. black locust, red oaks and some pines will grow well in light sandy locations.- Trees that root deeply should be se- lected when you consider suitable ones for poor or light soils.
 c. The buds on my monthly roses and the tips of foliage are covered with a little green bug or lice. They have bothered me for some time. What can l apFiy to kill them eu~? Mrs. W.
 A A strong soapy spray is some times sufficient. Liberal dusting of tobacco dust is often effective. There is a prepared remedy sold as Eaycide nicotine Gust an exceptior- ally effective remedy for destroying all plant lice.
 c. What fertilizer do you consider the best to apply as a top dressing Bermuda sod2 R. F., Bessemer Ala.
 A Bone meal is, perhaps. the most desirable to apply at this time Cf the year. It is not only effective but is always safe in that it does not over- stimulate, does not burn or injure examination, is available slowly and lasts a long time. In the early spring more stimulating fertilizer such as cotton seed meal or complete com mercial fertilizers would be advisable. Generally speaking, all lawns should have top dressings of fertilizers three or four times year. not much at