The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-02

Results From One Seed
 Recent experiments in multiplying Aeed has led to many unbelievable results. Those who doubt the number or Jews brought out of Egypt by Moses should take notice. An agri- cultural enthusiast in Maine the past i. season planted a single pumpkin seed or small prolific variety and pro- duced 62 pumpkins from the one vine, weighing after harvest 24S1s pounds. The vine, of course, was given plenty room to spread and proper care taken of it.
 Other experiments were equally as startling, all going to prove the wonderful possibilities of few 5 From a single tomato plant there was harvested 165 good average size edible tomatoes.
 There is great need in the family garden for striving to increase the production of all the common garden vegetables. The net results from the farm and garden are ridiculously low in average yields. Inadequate preparation of the soil is at the bottom of the trouble. Other factors enter, but this Is the chief one. Real Benefactors
 Everybody reads the Washington . news, and are fairly well posted what the. politicians are doing, and we hear much about the great measures projected in the interest of the American farmer. The average Con- gressman is mostly concerned in per- petuating himself in office; yet, he 'His, by many, considered a benefactor, because he happens to senr some of hi 8 constituents a few papers of seed, representing value of less tbah one cent per paper. There are, however. in Washington many scientists in the employ of the government working continually, not only for the American Farmer but for the general good of mankind, but you never hear of them until they have actually accomplished and proven what the set out to 10.
 One group of these scientists Of tha bureau of chemistry, realizing the enormous importance of insect control, are devoting their entire tlmesto research work, in discovering cheap and effective remedies for q combating plant diseases and insect pests. Some of our most dependable insect remedies are too expensive. synthetic substitutes are being evolv- ed.and will be shortly available. which VIII greatly reduce the cost of many insecticides.
 The scientists. after all. are the SA Ac CSANldSlO1cs
 Crow Your Own Nicotine
 Tobacco extracts, so important in any campaign of insect control, are becoming so expensive that the farm CT will~b forced to produce his own There is no particular need of the prices being so high except the source has fallen into the hands of wealth, so you can easily guess the rest.
 The insect problem is getting serious and no one can believe, but what it will grow steadily worse We should know what it means to be tunprepared for war. Every farmer fcan easily grow a patch of tobacco. It IS not an expensive crop to grow has no important insect enemies and the entire plant cured, can be made the source of the needed tobacco ex- tract and to furnish much of potash fertilizer needed on the farm. To- bacco yields from 75 to 80 per cent Of its insecticide constituents to plain cold water, through simply soaking. The residue would be of great value, both as an insecticide and fertilizer, when incorporated in the soil To- bacco contains all the essential plant foods - phosphorous, nitrogen and potash, and where cheaply produced, is actually an economical fertilizer It too late to plant tobacco this yes but don't overlook the sug- gea on.
 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
 c. l notice you have recommended kaffir corn, milo maize and feteriGa as fodder plants. Which do you con- slider the best? W. A., Sylacauga
 A. All three are good. My own preference would be feterita It may be sown broadcast or cultivated in drills like sorghum.
 c. In planting buckwheat for bees, do you sow broadcast or plant in drills? When should it be planted !? J. II. N.
 A. It is generally sown broadca st like oats and wheat. You could plant