The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-23

Another Profitable Hillside
 Shelby county Is noted for it's hills. hillsides and hillbillies-ask the rev enue officers for an other important attribute. The writer recently visited farmer in Shelby county who spo- cializes in goats other important side lines seem to run to hogs and children, and from the looks of the pigs and the penetrating odors round about, one would believe there was another important side line. but l disclaim any personal knowledge.
 One hillside was literally covered with kudzu, which afforded grazing for his goats the year around.
 The hillside was cleared off five or six years ago but was so steep and rocky that he gave up trying to cultivate in any crop. From single kudzu vine, growing around the mountain cabin. which was almost destroyed by his goats, thus giving him the inspiration; hc began to propagate from the porch vine and in three years he had set out the entire hillside and for the past two years his goats have been unable to make much impression on it,
 Some of the tales you hear about
 
 nevertheless a fact that for forage plant in certain localities not tiliable. it seems in a class by itself.
 Endiye n Winter Lettuce
 Did you ever look over bill of fare in the so-called swell eating joints and see the expression in es- carolle? It. seems strange that the American people like to ape the French or Italian when 1t comes to printing a bill of fare, all of which Is competent evidence that we are largely a nation of hypocrites. Es- carolle Is simply endive, referring in most cases to a broad leaf variety but common lettuce often replaces 1t, even with tho swellest bill of fares.
 Endive is largely used for garnish- ing American dishes under French and Italian names. The name adding much to price and quantity reduce tion. but nothing to quality. Endive belongs to the ohicory family, but looks much like lettuce. Is used for the same purpose and may be grown in the same way. The chief differ- ence is that endive Is not surpassed as a greens when boiled. much the SC me as turnip, mustard or spinach. For all practical purposes endive is real winter lettuce, standing almost any amount of cold without injury. The seed may be sown the same as lettuce, in July or August, but ought to be thinned out to 12 to Is inches apart to allow full development. It will afford throughout winter sue culent lettuce for salads, garnishing or cooking.
 Black Spot Diseases
 The disease known as black spot, leaf -blotch or leaf spot, all usually termed blights. is being reported as prevalent on quince, pear, cherry, apple and on some shrubs and shade trees It seems to be worse on roses than anything else. It is not the same fungus infestipE all these plants, but the symptoms are much alike, and practically the same treat ment is indicated. In the rose. tho symptoms are the black sootlike biotches on the upper surface of the leaves The spots are small at first but increase in size. the leaves yell lew and finally drop off. All leaves that drop should be gathered and burned as the fungus lives through out winter on the dead leaves. A spray of either Bordeaux mixture or lime and sulphur Is the most ef- fective remedy and If done early In season. the trouble is generally avoided But those who have this trouble now ought not to wait until fall or winter. because tho injury in many cases will get beyond repair. It is not practical to give here definite formula. because 1t must vary with different plants. Tell us your specific trouble and we will send you the correct formula.
 Questions and Answers
 Q. Someone advised me to work lime around my geraniums. and ever since they have not done god. Do you think tho lime had anything to do with 1t? Mrs L.
 A. The juices and active princi-