The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-10

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 Tomato Blight
 The term blight as applied to nearly all diseases of the tomato leads to a great deal of error in treatment. There are in fact several real blights that the tomato is subject to. but the most common trouble in Alabama Is due to the attack on the roots of real worm. These worms are called nematodes and are only about l-7bth of an Inch long. so small as to be un- seen by the ordinary observer. They attack the tender stem of young to- mato plants, boring their way into the plant structure. breaking the sap or feeding veins. and nature in repair- Ing causes tho formation of swellings or knots, thus we have what is called root knot. The attack of these worms cause the plants to wilt and die from actual starvation, for want of food and moisture. Any Urea tment to be successful must start with the soil Itself before planting, and supple mented afterward with suitable spray. The trouble Is somewhat abated by deep setting or allowing the vines to fall down and take on more root growth. to sustain growth.
 Fertifixing Leaumes
  guminous plants. such as peas. beans. peanuts and clovers produced their maximum with good cultivation and without the aid of commercial plant foods. It Is a fact that this class of plants. through their ability to as- simulate the air nitrogen, will yield fair results. but the conclusion that they don't need other clements of plant food is entirely wrong. The low yield in grain that obtains in most sections of Alabama Is largely due to the deficiency of the important element. phosphoric acid. So 1t Is easily seen that commercial acid phosphate can be used with such crops to great profit. If any one will make the experiment. one season will fully convince him. Why is it that the yield of soy beans and cowpeas in Indiana and Illinois Is so much greater than Alabama? The proven answer is that their soil is much richer In phosphates than 1t Is in Alabama. Just try 400 pounds of acid to the acre.
 Disease and Insect Control
 There is one phase of disease and insect control that many people over look in combating such pests. and 1t often is tho most important. If one IS Fl CtOst ODsElFEif uc W itA AAhu shht many of our common insect pests not only feed on our vegetable plants. but on many weeds found growing in or round about our gardens. A good many Insects are general feeders. at- tacking a great variety of plants. and whenever their favorits food among vegetables is not available. you may find them among the weeds surround ing your garden.
 This explains why 1t k important to follow the plan of celan farming. that is. the keeping down of all weeds that may harbor insect enemies. When this Is done. 1t is easy to see how much better you can control the in- sects in your garden. and also ex- plains why insects arc so prone to return when you think you have killed them all out, but have paid no attention to weeds.
 It's always good economy to de- stroy weeds.
 Questions and Answer.
 Q.--What are the best bronze leaved cannas? Miss U.. Fairfield.
 A.--Two mighty good ones are King Humbert and Wyoming, the former with scarlet flowers. the lat ter with orange, both grow four feet tall
 Q.-I am preparing to plant my dahlias soon but I have trouble every year in the blooms not developing. Something happens to tho buds. I want to guard against this. so what would you advise? Mrs. T., Mont gomery.
 A.-Tho injury referred to Is gen. orally caused by the chinch bug, which work mostly at night. They attack the buds by stingihg or puncturing them on the side or in the center. It Is good idea to pinch off the first buds which often causes the insect to disappear. but If you dust the plants and buds with any insecticide for leaf eating Insect. 1t will soon destroy them.
 Q-What are the best pink glad ioli? Miss s.
 A.-America and Panama are two fine shades of pink.
 Q.-Please settle this dispute. Is there any difference in maturity of corn taken from the same ear and planted under the same conditionF r. U.. Boaz.
 A.-There can be noted a slight difference. easily seen. when removed from each other or planted in diff ferent locations. The small tip end grains proving the earlier. the but end grains later and the middle grains coming between. The differ enco becomes moro pronounced If the experiments arc prolonged several seasons. using the same method and keeping the races separate. It Is work for the patient breeder. If any satisfactory results are expected.
 Q.-I can grow the small pole lima but why Is it that I fail with the large? c. K, R. F. D.. East Lake.
 A.-The large lima is not suc- cess in this climate except on moist, fertile. loamy soil. that holds mois ture well and does not bake. These conditions are needed for them to fill out.
 Q-I am sending you a sample ear of corn that I want to plant. What is 1t? H. N. Seipsey.
 A.-Paymaster, prolific red cob sort, very fine.
 Q.-The leaves on some of my Irish crumpled and not perfect. What could 1t be and is there a remedy? Mrs. g., R. F. D., Blocton.
 A.-Unless you have injured with poison, the trouble could be a form of leaf blight. very common with potatoes. To correct blight and at the same time kill and keep off bugs. spray your potatoes with solution made by mixing three pounds dry Bordeaux mixture and one pound ar