The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-03

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 poor folks must rely on their own Judgment and individual taste. But a plan Is really needed in any event and many are capable of thinking out good programs to follow. Don't be in too big a hurry and plant lot of stuff out of season. Plant men always have suitable shrubs, trees and flowers to sell. but they are governed by the demand of this busi- ness to sell when the customer wants to buy, whether 1t Is the proper time or not to set out. The correct thing to do is to decide what you want to plant, the location of each plant and the right time to piant-then begin to gradually improve your place ac- cordinsly to some carefully worked out plan.
 Questi0ns and Answers
 O. want a good white and pink in the bell daisies, l want to plant the seed in September to flower next year. What do you recommend! Mrs. A. L., K. F. D. '.
 A. The Long gfeliow is a double pink and extra good. Ranunculitlora alba and the Bride. are both fine double whites. These sorts do wei in Birmingham,
 0. Can this crisp, curly-headed lettuce on the market in Birmingham be grown at home2 Could It DC planted now7 J. E. B.
 A. This species ef which several are closely related. Is grown by local truckers but 1t has been out of sea son for some time with native grow CTS, although another crop Is due later in the fall. The variety known as Iceberg Is one of the most popular, is hardy and may Do planted now.
 Q. There Is 8 plant that grows down under the water and has fan shaped fern-like leaf. l have seen 1t growing in aquariums. Do you know the name of this plant? Miss J.
 A. This description fits an aquatic plant called Cabomba. There are sev- eral species. Its growth is real cu- riosity and it may be grown in glass jars and bowls. It is particularly serviceabls in aquariums with gold fish. The plant resembles an aquatic fern.
 c. saw lovely tulips in Birming. ham last year and I want to try my hand. What sorts are the best? Mrs. S.. Florence.
 A. The best tulip for the south is the Darwin tulip. There are literally hundreds of choice sorts and any
 
 Q. Can you tell me the shape of the bloom of the Pote's neroissus and where 1t differs from the Jonquii? Mrs. W. s.
 A. Tho bloom of tn Pote's nar- cissus Is flat In appearance. In the center there is shallow cuplike formation surrounded by six petals. It has no central trumpet like many others.
 Q. Gan you grow the narcissus In water like the Chinese sacred lilies? Mrs. l.. Blocton.
 A. The polyanthus nareissus, also called nosegay daffodils. can be grown in water and are superior to Chinese lilies. Among these are paper white. double Roman, grand monarque and grand soliel dor.
 Q. What kind of iris is it that you plant the dry bulbs instead of roots or plants2- Miss F., Fairfield.
 A. The Spanish is one of the har- diest bulbous varietAs. The colors run to lavender, white. yellow. blue and purple.
 c. There Is . plant called lead plant about IS inches high, that I have seen in green houses. Could Mrs. c. B., Ensley, Ala.
 A Piumbago or lead plant. the va- riety coccinea. Is beautiful and suitable house plant It produces long spikes of red flowers and hand some foliage. It should be located so as to receive plenty light and air.
 O. Can the plant called Swain sonia that makes flowers like the sweet pea be grown in the house. and do you SOW seed or buy plantsf Mrs. L. M.. Tuscaloosa.
 Io oA~ succeeding with this plant in the house unless you could regulate the temperature. It needs light and regular temperature for house cul- ture. It would be best to secure plants if you expect to try culture this coming winter.
 c. I want to set out this fall some perennial that will grow in shade and that flowers in late summer and early fall. What would be suitable Mrs T.. Cook Springs.
 A. Aconite. known as monkshood and helmet flower, cofors mostly blue and flowers from June to October. would be fine. Foxglove, Towering from June to September. colors pink. white and lavender. would be good.
 Q. If you were going to use 100 pounds of ammonium sulphate to the acre on turnips, when would you ap- ply; that is. what state of growth of plants would be best?-M. C., Pinson
 A. would incorporate the sul- phate of ammonia in tho soil before planting. find that turnips need nitrogen to give them good healthy start and better results are had in putting fertilizer in soil, rather than top or side dressing after plants are growing.
 Q. Which of the winter legumes bur clover or hairy vetch. stand tho coldsst westherf-J. R.. Haleyville.
 A. Bur clover will bs killed some times when we have an open winter In December followed by . severe freeze in January. but much depends on soil and state of development Hairy vetch, on the other hand, will generally pass through Sero weather without serious injury.
 Q. II want to SOW bur clover in grain for pasture only. Which one of the grai-, you think best suited? "A R., Eden