The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-26
EVERYBODY PLANT ONIONS

best way to get a start is to secure plants.
 @. Is pop corn a good feed for pigeons? C. S Ensley. Ala.
 A. It certainly is The main ques tion would be the price al which you can buy. The corn should be sound.
 Q. When do you plant seven top turnip in order to produce seed crop for sale? l.. x. Thorsby. Ala.
 A. The seed are usually planted in September or October While proper " taken care of the plant will gen erally mature a seed crop by May or June
 l. In Louisiana we used to grow a pure white and very prolific white French shallot that we planted at this time of the year. Could you tell us what it is and if they can be had in Birmingham? Mrs. !. Fair field. Ala.
 A. The multiplier in question is generally called the French Shallot. Most all seed dealers in Birmingham can supply it. 1t is different from the white nest onion.
 Q. There is some white mold in our clover fields. Is there any practical remedy for this? w. Guntersville, Alabama.
 A. Mildew on clover. while very bad last year, is reported as very light this season, in fact, only in spots. Mildew unless very bad does not SeIlOuSiN lnJuIG ClONtr NACeUL LO IG- duce it's food value when cut for hay. No practical remedy is recommended. e. If 1 should SOW rye right away how soon would it afford grazing for young calves? c. s. ozark, Ala.
 A. Much would depend on the sea son, but rye is rather slow grower and should have good start before nasturing It would likely be De- cember or January in your section before much grazing would be avail able.
 c. Is this the proper time to put out the Argentine ant killer? Mrs. D.
 A. Yes, 1t ought to be put out any time that one is troubled with the pest. There is really no season for them.
 Q. notice the price of snap beans on the Birmingham market and am tempted to plant an acre. Do you think it safe to plant this late, and what variety do you recommend? P. M, Warrior, Ala.
 A. There is no doubt about most any variety of beans maturing plant ed this late. We suggest an early bunch sort, known as Valentine. They will stand more dry, cold and hot weather than most any other sort.
 Q. Our figs don't seem to do we'll and there is some signs of foliage dying. The fruit doesn't seem to | pc aIIecled. put the plant ltBelt. Could you suggest anything? B. D., Cullman, Ala.
 A. It would be impossible to say, unless the writer had specimen of the injured foliage and a sample of the smaller and shallow root system It is more than likely to be a root disease, very much the same trouble as what is known as root knot, due to root nematodes, which destroy our 1 tomatoes
 .. There is now on the market a very large peach that looks like FL berta, but of much better taste would s~S,e to secure some plants if you can tell me the variety. G. M.. R. F. D.. Bessemer Ala.
 A. The variety is either the Hale or Bracket Very much alike, a lit tie later than Elberta and of greatly superior quality.
 Q. My giant zinnias are now in bloom, but are not as large as I ex- pected Could anything be done for them to increase the size? Mrs w. r. A. They may be too thick and need | thinning, or need a little stimulant in the way of fertilizer. Proper dis tance and thorough working are the main factors in producing large large flowers. Another thing, all blooms should be cut as often as Well 5 opened.
 Q. How far apart should the white ! A.. vile, Ala.
 A. Six to eight inches apart in drills is close enough. The width of rows should be sufficient to admit of free cultivation.
 Q. There is big gray beetle that | is attacking my clenatic vines and consuming the foliage. What can be done to destroy them? Mrs. H. A.
 A. Spray the vines at week to ten day intervals with a soapy solution or soap suds to each gallon of which add teaspoonful nicotine sulphate and same quantity of arsenate of lead or arsenate of lime. Do 1t thor oughly.
 Q. We have a tall althea now boloming beautifully. The flowers are very large, almost pure white, with dark center of lavender and coppery brown. Could you tells us the variety, as we would like to se- cure more just like it. Mrs T.
 A. l cannot identify the variety from your letter. There are great many varieties that arise from hybri- dization that are not classified. The | best plan would be to propagate from this selected plant. You may have distinct and valuable sort. See letter for further information.
 Q. Is the vine that clings to walls, known as ampilopsis, produced from seed or do you set out plants and when should it be done? s. S, ; Sheffield, Ala.
 A. You can plant seed any time | this fall or even now to produce plants for resetting in early spring. Plants are generally available in early spring.
 Q. I see hardy carnation pinks now in bloom, some of which are nearly as large as greenhouse car nations. Could 1 grow these from seed and when should they be planted? E. D.. Wylam Ala l A. Yes, you can plant seed now to produce plants to reset in early spring and they would bloom next season. There is no danger of win l ter hurting them.
 Q. What is the cause ofNmy sweet | potato vines turning yellow and | should anything be done? K. A., l Morris, Ala.
 A. It may be that if the plants were put out early that they have matured. If plants are not bearing it must be some disease. More in- formation is needed.
 c. When do you plant freesia bulbs? Mrs. U.
 A, It's getting near time but weather is yet most too hot. Bulbs will be available shortly. In thisf climate about middle of September is early enough.
 c. Why is it that our tomatoes this year have so many green or hard knots in them? Is there any way to avoid this in growing? K, 1 Florence.
 A, This condition may be due to a poor strain of seed, often the case, but the most frequent reason is weather conditions, such as exces- sive rains followed by hot weather thus accentuating too rapid growth. Other factors may contribute. There lis no remedy.