The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-17

A. mere are more than one klnd of scale but nearly all of them in- cluding San Jose scale presents an appearance of rough ashy gray. This is really the house or rest of the scale. The really the house sor nest of the scale. The insect itself is tiny yeilowish color but changes it's character several times during life. The rough, grayish, sealy ap- pearance of the wood is a sure sign of the appearance of this pest.
 c. What is the difference in ma turity of the Charleston and Jersey Wakefield cabbage and which is the earliest? B. W. M
 A There is but little difference. The Jersey gets it fuu growth about ten days before the Charleston, but in cutting for selling green. not much difference can be observed ex- cept the Charleston is the largest plant.
 c. Do you have to take up Kudzu roots in ihe winter time to keep them from freezing? have been told that it is tropical plant. If taken up. when would you again set them out? Mrs. M. N. R. F. D. [,
 A. While Kudzu is tropical plant there is no danger Of the roots in- turing by leaving in the ground dur ing winter. Let them alone for the best results. They will get stronger every year. sprout out quick and pro- duce more vigorous growth.
 c. have an ornamental cherry that some people call the Chinese lantern plant that produces bright red fruit. There is little green fly or bug that gets on the end of the branches. What could l dust on the plant that would kill these and not inJure the plant? F. R., Leeds, Ala.
 A. Tobacco dust would answer the purpose. A strong wash or spray of soap seeds would be efficient. There is a preparation known as nicotine dust that would quickly destroy.
 c. There is a poppy that comes up from the old roots every spring and produces fine fern like foliage. The flower is born on a naked up right stem and persists all season. Could you tell from this what the variety is? Miss B.
 A. Your description fits the peren- nial poppy known as nudieoule or perennial Iceland poppy. These can be grown from seed planted this month or plants can be bought Tor setting out.
 Q. Which stands the cold weather the best. the Wakefield or the Dutch cabbage? I mean to set cut this month. M. c, R. r. D. 6.
 A. There is no noticeable differ ence, both are hardy. If any diff ference, l am inclined to believe that the Wakefield is more resistant to cold. If soil be mulehed, there IS little danger of cold injury.
 c. When and how do you make a lazy bed in which to grow Irish potatoes during winter? l.. r. Pel- ham, Ala.
 A. Lazy beds can be made anytime now or during the winter. Spade or fork up the ground well, cut up the potatoes and drop in the ground 1Z 10 , inches apart, cover about two inches deep with well decayed barn yard manure and then apply dress ing four to six inches deep of straw or leaves. 1t may De necessary to apply an additional dressing when plants begin to come through, pro- viding the mulch has become packed and broken down.
 .. l have both parsnips and salsify in my garden that have been full grown and matured for some time. Would you advise me to take them up and store for winter use? Mrs. H. RussellYiiles Ala.
 A. You could take up and store like sweet potatoes but 1t is not neces- sary. Both of these plants especially partnerships are hardy and are not injured by freezes.
 O. want to sow a hog pasture that would give quick results and would be of a. permanent character Could you give me good formula and tell me how much to SOW to the acre? c. H. Goodwater, Ala
 A. The following mixture will prove especially good. pounds orchard grass, pounds of Bermuda, red tops. lespedeza, 4 pounds alsike clover and of sweet clover. This quantity for enc acre. Some of these seeds will come up at cnee but others will be dormant and come up in the spring.
 c. Pleaseatel me something about petunias. l don't want the doubles but the large Towering singles Please tell me what ] should buy. Mrs. J. C., Camden, Ala.
 A. The variety I would recom- mend is sold under the name of Cali fornia Giants. The flowers are mora than twice the size of the ordinary and come in a great variety of col ors. They are much handsomer than the doubles, easily grown from seed and come true to variety.
 Q. I have a splendid bed of pam sies but they seem to be diseased. The leaves turn 8 whitish color and shed off. Could anything be done to check this trouble? Mrs T,