The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-19

1 how to form q little trust of their own Then we have the crop rotatUr
 and diversifying sage. Then We are
 told that we are producing too much
 stuff
 Most all of this free dope is good
 but unfortunately, It often has such Kick as to render us dopey-inca-
 pablo of looking out for ourselves. While this delirium of regulating is going on, why not have some of this
 gentry teach us something about
 plant diseases and Insects and some
 economical method of control?
 This field is most too difficult for
 the average regulator yet all the
 other regulating is of no earthly good unless We free ourselves from
 the bondage of hugs.
 <nie a Winter Vegetable Have you ever read Sir Walter scott2 If so. you are familiar with fortunately. in the south it is not
 Americans are fond of this excellent.
 hardy winter vegetable, but, un-
 fortunately in the south. 1t is not
 grown to any great lextent. conse-
 quently not appreciated. Kale in Scotland occupies the same pN,ition
 as the collard does in the soutN
 The collard is one reason why Aale is not more generally grown in The south. Both plants should be grown. | because, while related, the two to- gether cover a much wider period of availability than the collard alone. Kale may be planted either broad cast or in drills. in July, August or September. When cultivated In drills liks turnips. it will stand all winter, affording bountiful greens. and in January or February will throw out new tender leaves, serving as a splen- did early greens.
 Like collards. the plant becomes more tender after freezing. It is somewhat harder than coAards. att
 tains its growth quicker and may be planted much later than collards. It Is never transplanted. but grows di- rectly from seed like turnips. Brussels Sprouts
 Did you ever eat a properly cooked
 dish of Brussels sprouts? If not, you have missed one of the most delicious
 vegetables grown.
 In the south 1t should be grown as
 winter vegetable. It belongs to the
 cabbage family and Is grown in the
 same manner. Sow seed in beds or boxes in June or July and transplant as soon as large enough to open
 ground. The soil must be rich and plants set 15 to IS inches apart in AtiiiS oiA iONS ihc cuOuS II LOT Tree cultivation.
 The plant grows a tall stem sur
 mounted by leafy top. From the stem is produced small miniature heads much like cabbage The plant must be kept free from insects the
 same as collards and cabbage. When
 the miniature h~ ds develop on the stalk. they may De eaten. but they are much better sfter frosted on. A great many people fail in growing Brussels sprouts. due mostly to late planting.
 It is slow grower and must have time to develop before cold weather The main factors for success are early planting. rich soil and inten- sive cultivation In this climate. there is little danger of being winter killed.
 Questions and Answers c. I read in garden magazine that we should protect the bugs that prey on other insects. How can we know our friends from our enemies and how could we protect when we have to put poison on everything to grow anything? E. C.. Giirard, Ala. A Few carnivorous insects eat any vegetable matter. consequently few would be destroyed by poison sprays. Very few people know carnivorous in-