The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-09

@a@e C eAo ndAd43 dAA9 lAhi1N lO NliS number of diseases or types broadly disignated as mildews and blight. For the more important diseases, specific remedies for tha. parttcu- lar one is more effective. but mas much as the different related troubles cannot always Ee readily and quickly known, 1t is importaot to know tllat the same treatment, with some variations, will accom- p.ish. in most cases, the desired re- N suits. Some of these related troubles and the most important are scab, powdery mildew, yellows, anthrac- nose. leafspot leafblotch, peach curl, leaf blight. black spot and mildew. These diseases affect multitude of plants, among which are apples, cherry, plums, entrants, gooseber- ries, peaches, pears, quinces. roses and many other plants and vege- tables. The standard remedies for such diseases are Bordeaux mixture and lime and sulphur, but any one who wishes to use should have com- potent advice, which to use, when, how strong and how best 10 apply. Haphazard or guess work in such a matter often leads to serious losses. The following is a safe and effec- tive formula for most affected plants. One ounce each of dry lime, sulphur and copper as to the gallon of water Dissolve in separate portions of water and pour together. Spray thoroughly and repeat at ten day intervals until trouble passes.
 Fertilizer Knowledge
 Everybody knows of the value of ! Fertilizers and the importance they play in resulting crops, but unfor- cnhiaof Ot 60 aiG a closed book to most men who are &C., customed to use them. Particularly is this The case when commercial fertilizers are under discussion. It is unfortunate that commercial plant foods are generally expressed in terms of numbers. This would not be so confusing if a uniform cus- tom obtained all over the country. Many farmers reading bulletins, cat alogs and agricultural rapers printed in the north, find fer silizer fermu- las expressed in numbers that don't represent the same formula as eX- pressed and in general use in the south. In the south the first num- l, Der appearing in numerical eX- II pressed formula represents the per Y centage of phosphorie acid the sec ond, nitrogen or it's equivalent in ammonia, the third, the amount of actual potash. In the north. the per centage of ammonia is cGstomarily the first, the phosphate secord, pot l ash third, the same as with us. For 1 example, in the south 10-2-2 would I be expressed in the north as 2-10-2 | and so on. This has caused lot of errors and farmers ought to be care- ful to ascertain always, what the figures mean.
 Bermuda Grass Hay
 As late as 25 or 30 years ago there was literature on- Bermuda grass that made the statement that the plant did not produce good hay, and onIv recommended it as good for grazing. A short time afterwards some dairymen in Mississippi made some practical tests witn Bermuda hay in comparison with Timothy 4and found that pound for pound IL < was just as good as Timothy. This lead to many chemical an3lysls anu com 1a, tive tests through the ald x oe southern experiment. stations. and < nroyed teyond doubt that lew E hays were equal to Bermuda in tbe producticn of milk and butter. Her muda Lay contains approNimateiy < ten and half per cent or protelh' " 27lk of fiber 5f per cent Of starehes and a little over 21a per cent or iat. % This is higher than Timothy in both. ~ nrotein and starches but lower in e finer and fats. It requires deep rlch soil and thick stand to produce Bermuda tall enough to successfully -Sc cut and you need not expect poor s@ soil to produce Bermuda hay, al though good pasture is possible. Ser Emuda grass Is easily cured ana IL IS s8one of the best keepers of the nay -nlants. This is certainly one croP ~fhat it would pay the southern Tar zsmer to look into. L Questions and Answers
 a Would you SOW Bermuda grass tbis late. and how is the best way i1o get it up to a stand! w. Aie zandria.
 A. It's all right to SOW Bermuda now Ground should be finely pre- snared and the seed broadcasted at sfhe rate of to 10 pounds to the acre. Cover with light harrow or sbrusb and then roll the ground or mack 1t with a heavy drag. The hacking is very effective to prevent young germs dying out before roots become established
 % a. have been told to SOW pan sies in the summer for blooming the Following spring. Do you advise this? Mrs. B. w, R. F. D.
 A, They should rot be sown be- fore August. Such plants will stand zout doors all winter and bloom very early in the spring.
 M Q. When is the best time to SOW sperenninal flower seed to bloom next spring? Mrs. D., Clanton.
 A. It depends of course on the species and varieties. Generally speaking, the best period for many Sorts is August and September Some are perfectly hardy and don't need any winter protection, while others would require more lor less atten- tion against sudden 7 changes and sfreezing weather. q 0. I have ordered 5 pounds Of sweet clover that am going to SOW right away. Would you advise in- ocuiation? S. T., Hartsene.
 A. Inoculation may not be neces- sary, but it's a safe plan. You might receive free bacteria for this quantity by applying to the agri- cultural department, Washington, D. e. You can buy bacteria from seed houses at a cost of 75 cents to s1.50 per acre, depending on the brand.
 o. Does the pea weevil hurt any thing after he comes out of the pea? B. R., Oneonta.
 A. The wrost damage results from the eggs they lay to perpetuate their race They ought always to be de- stroyed.
 c. My pole beans have begun to rust I have kept the bugs off. What would you advise to spray with? Mrs. B.. Ensley.
 A. Mix two ounces dry Bordeaux and a tablespoonful of arsenate lead to the gallon of water and spray at week intervals until disease disap- pears.
 V o. Some one told me that the tsuckers off my tomato vines when