The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-24

In the northern states great efforts are constantly being made to inter- est cildren in gardening. These eff forts cover the whole scope of plant life
 The work began several years ago through the establishing of school gardens and community gardens. The results so far have been uniform enthusiasm among children. which has resulted in much practical good in promoting home interest in the making of gardens and the cultiva- tion of flowers, Fathers and mothers are having less trouble in getting their children interested, not only in beautifying the home, but in the ac- tual production of adequate supply of home grown fresh vegetables. We all know how difficult 1t is to get our own children to work the garden and flowers, but we forget that we are largely to blame through our fail ure to create an interest and enthusi- asm with the children, so necessary for pleasant and profitable results. When are we to realize the economic importance of teaching in our public and horticulture?
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 More About sudan Grass We have had our say on Sudan grass a time or two, but many ques- | tions are still reaching The Age Her ald seeking information. Sudan grass l Is closely related to Johnson grass in growth and appearance, but in no sense is it a pest, because it is strict | ly an annual and reproduces only I from seed. It may be grown in drills or broadcast and if seasonable and l land be good, three to four cuttings | may be harvested in a single season, when planted as early as May l. The | first cutting is often made inside or | 50 days after sowing, subsequent cuttings, if conditions are favorable, are often produced in 30 days. The hay is easily cured without souring, stock is very fond of it, and it keeps indefinitely. It may be cut and fed green where green food is desir- able. The land ought to be good and thoroughly prepared. From 20 to 30 pounds, depending on quality. should be sown to the acre. When drilled about one-fourth this amount would | be enough seed. It will stand dry hot weather better than sorghum oi millet.
 Agricultural Bunk
 Few people seem to realize the re- sponsibility they assume in under taking to tell people how to overcome the numerous difficulties to be mel with on the farm, in the flower gar den, in the orchard, in stock man agement and all other closely inter related subjects.
 It ought to be understood by al writers that a large percentage Of tn reading public are utterly ignoran about agricultural topics in general and information to be of value mus be so specific as to leave nothing t' the imagination. It is important ais' that the writer, who IS after al placed in the position of teacher, pos itively knows what he Is talkint about. Only a few examples can D cited.
 | writer says: "Dissolve 1 poun' of arsenate of calcium in 50 gallons of water and spray" when arsenat of calcium Is insoluble in water ex cept the small amount of three fourths of per cent or less. It's al right to mix with water. but agita tion must be kept up to keep tn power suspended in the matter so i
 will leave the sprayer with the wa ter. Another writer says: Soak tn
 roots in corrosive sublimate," bu says nothing else about such a dan
 gerous poison.
 Questions and Answers
 Q.-Will zinnias grow in tn shadeg Miss NJ.
 A.-They will stand some shadt but do their best in the open sun.
 Q.-What is the vine found grow ing generally in swamps that has { large. yellow, sweet scented trumpe shape flower? Mrs. B.
 A.-Yellow jasmine (Gelsemium)