The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-29

that I can plant right away? M. B.. | Montgomery Ala.
 A. Plant Sudan grass There is nothing better. The quantity neces- sary for an acre will depend on what is desired in the resulting crop from 25 to 40 pounds to the acre. The thicker the stand the better the quality of the hay and, of course. the yield much larger.
 c. What is the best variety of caleus to plant in window boxes for those that fall over or trail over the boxes. F. l.. Anniston, Ala.
 A. The caleus you have in mind is known as Trailing Queen. This sort is particularly desirable for hanging baskets or window boxes. This late in the season We can only recommend plants.
 Q. What is the best shell bean to plant for sure crop? We want to grow these for a dry or winter bean crop. w. G., Heflin, Ala. A. The variety doesn't make much difference. The ordinary navy bean does well or any of the kidney beans would do. There are other beans, such as Pinto and other Mexican beans that would do well. Q. Do you think it too late to bed sweet potatoes for plants, and what | | T., Athens, Ala. A. It is not too late to bed sweet potatoes in your section, but it might be best to set out plants, which are now available. The variety is q mat ter of personal preference The vel low vans. such as Porto Rico, are the most popular.
 o. What is meant by the Baby gladiola? Is it too late to put them out? Mrs. T., Florence, Ala.
 A. The Baby gladola is simply a small or dwarf gladiola. They can be put out anytime in May. The Peach Blossom is probably the best sort, although there are at least a half dozen sorts that would make good.
 Q. In using lime sulphur this late. how strong do you make it? L. E., Ensley, Ala.
 A. This would depend on the pur- tablespoonfuls to the gallon of water would answer the purpose. Tn. standard summer strength and should not be varied from.
 Q. Which is the best early corn to plant for early roasting ears? N. O., Oxford. Ala.
 A. There are several sorts that
 woud answer the purpose. The Adams Early would probably prove the earliest, but the Snowflake is | just about as early and much larger ear. There are several sweet corns that might serve the purpose, such as Golden Bantam, Stowell' $ Evergreen and Country Gentleman.
 Q. Can asparagus roots be planted now with assurance of success? F. D., Jasper Ala. 4a
 A. Yes, they can be planted. The results would depend on growing conditions. You could not expect any asparagus the first year. but the sec- ond year you could expects results.
 o. How can we get artichokes we mean the kind that makes the large heads? We believe they are called the French. S. R., Oxford, Ala. A. Seed can be planted, but it's better to set out plants. Cuttings , can be set out and will produce some , crowns the first year. Q. Would you advise the use, of : petunia seed or should I have the plants? I want them for this year. H. E. Alexander City, Ala. . A. You could use plants and il might be more satisfactory to do s.l i this late in the season. yet seed could be used. The singles could only be
 used this late to advantage. , Q. Would you advise the trans planting of sweet peas this late! Il T. R.. Sheffield, Ala.
 A. It is rather late to replant s sweet peas and we could not recom- mend replanting or transplanting l either,