The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-24

out destroying the root base of the smaller offspring. In such cases there should be no separation. As a matter of fact whole clumps or those containing three or more should not be planted without division
 Q. While I was away my Boston ferns were allowed to dry out and all foliage seems to be dead. How would you so about trying to bring them back to life2 Mrs. D.
 A Remove all dead fronds clear down to the ground, remove little
 surface soil and work in around each loose mulch. firm down, bury pots to rim in soil where they get morning sun but midday and evening sun excluded. Keep moist and stir soil in pots occasionally. Those that start growth may be removed to the front porch and carefully nursed for while.
 Q. My geraniums will grow glossy foliage and bloom but shed their foliage and become naked. What is the cause of this and Is there a remedy? Mrs. R. E. B.. Bankhead.
 A. Several conditions may cause the undue shedding of geranhnms. such as excess of iron In soil, 600 much lime poor drainage. crowpding.
 insufficient light. drying of soil, mites. rust. root worms. diseased roots, etc. Remove some of the sur face soil and replace with rich woods earth or leaf mold. Wash or spray plants occasionally with soapy water and dust lightly, now and then. bosh the under and lower side of leaves with powdered sulphur.
 Q. l want to plant some late pole beans and heretofore they have been seriously injured by rust. What causes this and is there remedy J. l.. F., Montevallo.
 A. Bean rust is a disease OF fun gus greatly influenced by cool rh hghts, dampness and hot days. Avoid crowd ing, dust under and upper side of leaves when plant is young with equal parts of powdered or slaked lime and sulphur. Repeat at 10 day intervals. Only light application is needed as preventive but more can be used after disease is manifested. Q. I have a patch of sorghum, not yet headed, that I intended to feed to my COW as a green feed but am now told that it will kill stock. What is your opinion about feeding sor-
 ghum, at different stages of It's growth? Mrs M. F.
 A Sorghum Is not poisonous at any stage of it's growth and may be fed green without injurious results, providing the cautions here noted are observed: Green sorghum should not be fed when wet or dew Is on. It i should not be fed in quantity to hungry cows on an empty stomach. Cows must not be turned in to gra2e sorghum when very hungry. It is best to give them a light feed of
 something else before feeding the green cane. The danger in green sorghum Is purely one of over crowding the stomach with too much green, highly and quickly ferment- ing food, which induces the forma- tion pf poisonous gases. causing
 collie and bloating. A good plan is to feed sparingly at first, gradually increase the quantity and don't elim- mate altogether other dry foods. Q. How much epson salts can you give cow without injury7 B. F., Route 5.
 A. Epson salts are harmless. One pound may be given COW but half
 pound is an ordinary dose.
 e. CD Should I plant hardy phiox
 now or wait until spring? (2) When should tho perennial oriental peoples , be sown? (s) Is 1t good idea to spray regularly with kerosene l emulsion to keep all Towering plants neditHy kfJ " Hdt ia ptoN iOSatlVji for cape jasmin? (5) Is the lime you so often recommend the common lime we buy in paper sacks? Mrs
 W. H. B.
 A. CD Hardy phlox, that Is the perennials. should be sown in this latitude during August and not later than middle of September. (2) The oriental or perennial peoples may be
 planted at same period as hardy phlox. (3) Kerosene emulsion is a
 valuable insecticide, but many plants are extremely sensitive to it's use and great caution as to strength must be exercised. When no insects are pres
 ent the soapy water alone is a much
 safer application to keep plants healthy and free of insects. (4) Cape
 jasmin ought to be protected from north and northwest winds. Treos, l hedge or board fence may accom-
 plish the purpose but house or the residence is better. (5) Common dry or slaked lime is indicated. Hydrated | lime so often mentioned Is simply thoroughly dry and finely powdered slacked lime. free of moisture and not caustic like lump or quick lime.