The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-17

1 growing period. The ruta baga is a slow grower, and they should be planted by July i5. A high-grade complete fertilizer. used at the rate Of 400 to 800 pounds to the acre, will prove profitable. Rich soil, early planting. quick thinning and thorough cultivation are the main factors for success.
 Q. How do you make dill pickles? Miss E., Opp.
 A, Pack washed cucumbers in a stone jar. placing between the layers branches of dill, and you may use a Few grape or cherry leaves. Cover the cucumbers with brine made with teacupful of salt to the gallon of water Weight the cucumbers down To prevent bulging upward. Cover and let stand for three or four weeks. They may be eaten then or preserved in pure fruit vinegar.
 .. I have read something about pruning water melons to increase the size. Would it do to remove som eof the runners? S. V, Canton. A. No. l would not cut off any growth. You might try removing the young fruit as it appears, allowing a Vine to mature only two or three melons. Be careful in selecting those to mature.
 V. want to plant soon some of the perennial sweet william to carry over Tor blooming early next spring. What varieties would you plant? Miss c.
 A. l would order the seed of both the single and double mixed. Be sure 10 state that you want the perennial sweet william in order to get the right type.
 .. Is 1t time to plant leeks for fall ana winter use? K. G.. Fairfield.
 A. fes. you can plant any time now or Tn the next 30 days. Hot, dry weather will be severe on them.
 Y. small green insect gets in the buds of my roses. causing the flower when opening to assuma an unnatural dirty color. What is inc remedy? Mrs. R. H. NJ, Castleberry.
 A. It may be the common rose bur or could be a species of chinch bur busting the plants and buds with tobacco dust is beneficial. Common sulphur is often effective Spraying the buds and entire plant with tablespoonful of arsenate of lead to the gallon of sweetened water Is very effective. Paris green could be sub stituted for the arsenate of lead with the addition of half a cup of dry lime to the mixture to prevent burning
 Q. What makes the difference in the sizes of grapes on the same bunch? l notice my vines are load ed but nearly every bunch varies much in the size of the individual grape. w. $.
 A. This trouble Is due to many conditions such as inadequate prun- ing. cultivation and fertiiizinR. The attack of disease and insects have much to do with 1t The grape is one plant that requires proper man. agement and the great work neces- sary is amply repaid in the result ing crop.
 Q. Where can I buy q hook on the home canning of fruits and vegetables? Mrs. S.. R. F. D.s.
 A. No use to buy a book as there are tons of free information avail able from our experiment stations and the United States government | Write experiment. station at Auburn or department of agriculture. Wash 1 ington. D. c. Tell them what you I want to put up. Printed informa-
 tion will be mailed you that can be depended upon. The agricultural | press. in nearly every issue, has
 much information on the subject. Q. The chigsers of the nut grass
 have made serious inroads on my
 religious education. I can partially
 control the chIggers but 1 have xiv-
 en up all hcpe as to nut grass. Could
 you suggest any help? T. w, Tus.
 caloosa
 I A If your religion was as persist
 ont as the nut grasp you could expect