The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-01

the stalks become hollow and perish for food and moisture. Nothing can be done this late.
 0. What is the matter of my hollyhocks. The foliage and tender shoots turn a brownish red and seem to dry up7 Mrs. II. Alexandria City.
 A. It Is very likely red spider, as being reported elsewhere, and various specimens have shown 1t. Dusting with sulphur will generally correct. Spray with teaspoonful nicotine sul- phate to a gallon of soap suds. Wash Ing with the garden hose. with strong force, will often keep under control.
 0. How do you tell the difference between a poison and the edible mushroom? Mrs. K. Decatur.
 A. Inasmuch as there are oyer CO., 900 described species, many of which are deadly poisons, it is unsafe to give definite and specific rules to go by in determining what may be safe from appearance. No one should eat wild mushrooms unless they have had experience in gathering, and it's not altogether safe then. There are no specific antidotes and a bad case of poisoning usually results in death.
 Q. have quantity of amaryllis growing outdoors that are through blooming. They are too thick and want to separate them. Would now be the proper time to do this? Mrs. D., Atmore.
 A. Let alone until fall or foliage dies down because they are still malS- ing underground growth Take up. Carefully in fall and place the large c1umps in q suitable container, cover with dry sand and store away in cool, dry place. Don't disturb until ready to set out and don't divide until then.
 In setting out you may remove side shoots, set separately and they soon grow into large mother bulbs.
 0. How much nicotine does to- bacco contain? I want to make a solution from refuse tobacco for spraying? J. H., Montgomery.
 A. The amount of actual nicotine in tobacco varies from less than per cent to. as high as per cent depending largely on the variety and rRore or less on soil where grown It is common practice to use from half to one pound of tobacco to each gallon of water. Don't heat it., simply soak sin the water, stirring TOW and then. When heated, much Of the nicotine is lost through vapor.
 c. I want to try a few soy beans and write to know if you would plant in corn or by themselves? o. F., Cottondale.
 A. Soy beans may be planted In corn but if the corn is' rather thick the beans suffer greatly from shade. If you have the land to spare I would plant by themselves and cultivate about like you would cotton.
 c. My peaches are due to be ripe in July. Do you think 1t might do good to spray this late? c. s., Leighton.
 A A good plan is when in doubt spray. Much depends on what you want to accomplish or whether in- sects or disease is indicated. More information is needed.
 Q. I am just moving into a new home and would like to know what plants could be secured for setting out now and would succeed? Mrs. C., Route g.
 A. Salvia, coiens, shasta daises, lantana. mpatiens. begonias, geran- iums, zinnias chrysanthemums. cu- pbea, alternuthera. wandering Jews and all sorts of ferns. These are some of the best known and all de- sirable.
 .. I bought some carpet grass in the early spring to SOW but failed to get the ground needed until now. Would you advise to SOW this late2 A. L.. Pinson.
 A. Yes. I would SOW right away, as prospect for moisture is good.