The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-14

water three gallons. Spray thorough ly and repeat in 10 to Is days. An other very effective remedy is dis solve half ounce copperas In gallon water and then stir in one ounce dry lime sulphur Spray and repeat in 10 to Is days if needed. Spraying with either, if done in early spring, will prevent any development of dis ease. Fallen leaves should be col lected and burnt.
 Q. From their description I be- lieve some of my ferns and plants have mealy bugs on them. What is the remedy? Mrs. S., Florence.
 A. Sulpho tobacco soap. two ounces to gallon water and wash or spray is effective. Teaspoonful nico- tine sulphate to gallon of soapy water and used as spray will quickly destroy. Repeat treatments at week intervals until all disappear.
 Q. Is 1t too late to spray late ap- ples and peaches to control rot? My early fruit was badly routed from like of spraying? What would be A good spray? H. A., Pinson.
 A. It never gets too late to spray for more or less good results. We all must learn to spray regularly as pre- ventative measures and not wait until damage appears. Any good luHklClQC 0iluteQ LO the DTOner strength for summer sprays will do. Lime sulphur is best to use at this season. Mix pound and half dry lime sulphur to 25 gallons of water and spray. The addition of one pound of ! copperas would aid sticking quali- ties and safeguard injury to tender foliage.
 o. My cabbage are fine, but some large heads wilt and l notice the stems rotten just under the heads. What causes this and could anything be done? R. T., Cordova.
 A. Nothing could be done for stem rot at this stage of growth. To prevent, plants must be sprayed wita fungicide When small and soil should be treated.
 Q. I have been told that placing paper under cantalopes will keep out worms. Do you know if this Is a suc- cess? Mrs. c. R., R. F. D. 8.
 A. It does do good, providing it's done before worm enters The eggs are generally laid in the soil. which soon hatch small worms that bore in on the ground side of the melon. The very small worms seems to be unable or don't penetrate the paper that has been placed under the melon.
 Qs w lltn gOu QIy pSdCHtSs OhTa and pepper, a mold sometimes forms on the product. What causes this and what will take it off? Mrs. A.. Alexander City.
 A. Moisture or dampness Is the most frequent cause. Dipping the product in scalding water will de- stroy mold, then dry in hot sun. When thoroughly sundried sprinkle or dust with equal parts of lime and sulphur. This will prevent further formation of mold.
 Q. Which crop ordinarily produces the most money value, cucumbers or cantaloupes? F. B., Greenvilie.
 A. Cucumbers out rank canta- loupes as money crop on the same acreage.
 o. I have been told that blue stone one pound to 10 gallons of water will kill the bean bug. Have you ever tried this? J. C., Clanton.
 A. No. Such a mixture would kill many of the bean bugs. likewise the bean plants. The best thing the gov ernment has found is a combination of tricalcium arsnate. sulphur and hydrated lime. Such a preparation is manufactured in Birmingham and sold under the trademark name of Cal-Sulphur.
 Q. Big rats attack my chickens and don't seem to succeed in poll soning them. They burrow Into the ground. Could I pour something Ia the holes to destroy them? Mrs. E., Piper.
 f A. Locate all the holes, there are alaways more than one. Pour about two or three ounces of bisulphide of carbon in each hole and cover i'm mediately with dirt and press down. This evaporates rapidly into gas that penetrates downward. is very deadly and none can escape or sur vive. In poisoning rats you must | change the bait often. Raw chicken when poisoned would be effective