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

naked plants cannot utilize fertilizer to advantage except in active grow ing periods and when used freely at other periods is liable to do mors harm than good
 O. There is an apple grown in Virginia that looks like a winesap but is somewhat larger. Could 1t be another variety and do you know what 1t is2 J. B. S., Altoona, Ala.
 A. It is probably variety known in Virginia as the Lowry, very simi- lar to winesap but is more uniform in size and slightly larger. The Low ry is being grown with great suc- cess in North Alabama, Tennessee and North Georgia.
 c. How much wood ashes should be used around pear tree in set ting out2 M. O., Wadley, Ala.
 A. From pint to quart, well i'm corporated into the soil
 c. Why is it that most of the au- thorities l see recommend that all the fruits, including the small, be set out in early spring, while you say the winter is the best time? I want to be govened by the truth and would like your reason. W. J. S., Florence. Ala
 A. If you will refer to your au- thorities you will find their recom- mendations meant to apply in the section where the authors live. Most ali northern fruit journals or other publications published in the north will be found recommending spring plantings, and properly so, too be- cause severe winters are not fayora- ble for fall or winter planting. It's different in the south where favora- ble weather and climatic conditions are ideal for winter planting.
 Q. l expect to grow a quantity of everlasting or straw flowers an other year and want to obtain a fine collection. Could you help me out by telling me what are the most desirable sorts2 Mrs. H., Huntsville. Ala.
 A. The following are all good: Ac- roclinium, rhodanthe, xeranthemum, gomphrena and heliehrysum. All of these can be had in various coIors from white to the deepest shades of red and purple. All of these are hardy annuals in the south and easily grown from seed sown in early spring.
 Q. Which variety of asparagus do you consider the best for home use? l want 10 put out the roots this month 2-M. W.
 A. There is no great difference and l would not hesitate as between the standard sorts. such as Conovers. Colossal, palmetto and giant Argen- tine. Two or three year cid roots should be used in making a start.
 A. have the Jerusalem artichok es for sale that are still in the ground and I write to know if I must dig them now and keep like potatoes or should they be left in the ground until planting time 2-I., Cordcva, Ala.
 A. It is permissible to dig now but care must be exercised in storing to prevent heating as they don't keep as well as either Irish potatoes or sweet potatoes. As matter of fact they keep better in the ground than any place and you may leave where they are until about February when plant ing time approaches.
 A. Can you tell me how much pro- tein that meat scraps contain that IS advertised. l have a formula to fig ure out for laying feed for hens.- Mrs. E., R. Fl D.. Besse emer, Ala.
 A. The meat scrap advertised va ries from 45 to 55 per cent protein. Fifty per cent would be safe figure to go by. The formula you suggest is a good one. See letter mailed you.
 Q. want to plant peas and beans another year for market. Can you tell me the varieties that are so largely grown At Cuba. Ala! B. ". Opelika, Ala
 A. In peas. the Alaska Is more largely grown than any other, while the Hopkins Valentine bean Is the favorite in that section. There are other varieties. however, just as good or better, and used exclusively in other sections.
 Q. I am 8 market gardener and all ways make money by raising, beets if l get them early. Could I sow seed now in cold frames. grow my plants en set out later and get in the market early when the price Is good? R. S., R. P. D. 6.
 A. Reets are very hardy, may be grown successfully in beds and trans planted later like cabbage. The roots from transplanted plants are nor as gcod or smooth as from plants not transplanteds yet they are saleable and ready for market much earlier. The crosby's Egyptian is very suit able for this purpose.
 o. grow cabbage for market. but always 8 considerable per cent go to seed and fail 10 make heads. What Is the cause Of this and is there a way to prevent Itf P. H.. R. F. D. 8.
 A The reason 8 certain per cent of cabbage go to seed after setting out fs dua to old ga of ina niants q nat