The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-02
Plant Grass And Perennials
 Now---The Sooner The Better
Age-Herald Glad To Give Information About Specific Cases and Problems-City Always Profits In Com
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seeds are not gathered?' Mrs. R., Alabama City, Ala.

seeds are not gathered?' Mrs. R.. Alabama City. Ala. A. More or less will come up, but generally speaking, it's best to plant seed each season as the plant is strictly an annaal.i
 Q. What are the earliest flower ing sweet peas for outdoor culture? :? Miss R. B., West End.
 A. The list of outdoor Towering early sweet peas is too long for these columns, but one of the best is Helen Lewis, a rich, rosy salmon, does well in the south andSis really the best of the lot.
 Q. read a good deal about the use of liquid manure for flowers and plants, but I never see any direc- tions how to prepare it. I would like to use and appeal to you for definite information? Mrs. H., Tuscaloosa, Alabama. %s .h~ Fs
 A. riquid manure may be prepared through the USE of any animal ma nure such as hen, pigeon, COW or horse. Locate barrel, in which place about a foot or two of animal manure and fin barrel with water. Stir with & paddle or stick eight hours for couple of days then the mixture will be ready for application. The proposition is indefinite because
 
 animal manure used. -
 Q. In the matter of mammoth Towering z.nnias, could the seed be sown now? Mrs. s. T., Gadsden, Ala.
 A. Zinnias are essentially annuals and cannot be planted now in the open. Its best to wait until about February before planting. They can be t-ansplanted. howc -er, which would admit of earlier planting pro- viding the plants be pr5tected.
 Q. In feeding poultry and other live stock, we often see the term mixed feed. Can yop tell us what Is meant by mixed -eed and what for mula should be followed? F. M., Florence Ala.
 A. The term mixed feed. is very misleading and really means noth- ing. It may consist of two or more ingredients, either of grains or some similar seed It is lest to know what you want and then decide the formula.
 Q. What l. the best feed to give to chickens to make them lay? Mrs. U, Wylam. Ala.
 A. The trouble in most cases is that too much food is given, maki:.g the birds lazy, fat ,tfe result, no. egg production. A moderate amount of beef scrap, together with a small ration of laying mash is generally desirable See letter about other de- tails.
 Q. Could l grow the Christmas cherries that l see on the market around Christmas? Miss E., Annis- ton. Ala.
 A. Yes you could, but it would be too late to tackle the proposition now. More information is needed, see letter.
 Q. l see a wonderful lot of chrys-
 
 to grow. Can you tell me how these may be produced, Mrs S., Selma, Alabama.
 A. I would suggest that you con- suit those who are making suc- cess of the business because the growth Is highly specialized in- dustry, involving more than could be given in these columns. A special letter is being written on the sub ject which please see.
 4 Q. Is 1t time to plant the small grains and which one is, best to plant this late for grazing chickens? Mrs. IT, R. F. D. No. 3. '
 A. It is permissible to plant any of the same grains now. but this late, wheat is possibly more appropriate than other small grain would be. such as oats. barley and rye would be permissible.
 e. INhave bottom that overflows badly, so that cultivated crop is uncertain, that~I want to sow in some permanent grass for stock Can you recommend something that would be suitable for the purpose? w. F., War rior, Ala.
 A. The best thing. we could recom- mend now would beared top. or herds grass. This is a hardy ever green grass and may be planted now or