The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-09

main factor is the proper spraying of the plants when young, to prevent such trouble. More information or personal inspection is needed in order to prescribe definite procedure.
 Q. Which is the best, the Bordeaux mixture or lime sulphur for spraying young apples? J. N.
 ble is. At present the lime sulphur treatment Is to be recommended. Bordeaux is very desirable, but is generally more appropriate for dor mant spraying.
 O. How long do the perennial sweet peas bloom? l have a friend that still has them in bloom after the regular sweet peas are gone. When do you plant and where do you To- cate them for best results? Mrs E., Decatur, Ala.
 A. Perennial or so-called everlast- ing peas should, under proper man. agement, bloom until well into the falls It is necessary, however, to keep the blooms cut off the plant. They should not be crowded too much and it's best to locate them so that they get all the morning sun and they probably survive best in the full open garden. where proper sup ports are afforded. They die down in the winter or late fall, but come again the following spring from roots.
 Q. We have some beautiful water hyacinths and wonder if we can carry them over for another season and how? E. S., Meridian, Miss.
 A. They might keep in water but the safest plan is to pot some of them in rich soil, water only mod erately and store in cool place dur ing winter. In spring replant to water.
 0. If we plant tulips this fall, when do they come into bloom and how long may be expect blooms? Mrs. B.. Florence, Ala.
 A. By planting tulips around Oc- tober or a little later, one may have a continuation of blooms for two or more months, extending from March through April Variety will have much to do with this, because you can plant both early and late Towering sorts at the same time.
 Q. We have been advised for sev- eral years to use COW manure in our flower beds, which we have done repeatedly, but our plants are in- of worms. The ground is now very rich, but the worms and bugs kill everything. Can we use something to correct this evil? Mrs. L., Shef- field, Ala.
 A Cow manure or most any other E I U of various insects and root worms. The sensible thing to do is to work up the soil and use a liberal amount of dydrated or air slalled lime as on application. This ought to be done in fall and winter months.
 0. Is the Egyptian onion, I see ad- vertised, the same as what we know as the button onion? Mrs. P Gads-
 den, Ala.
 A. There are so many types of null tiplying onions that it is difficult to identify them in the absence of q sample. The variety generally termed Egyptian or perennial tree onion produces not only an edible root or bulb but makes bunch of sets on top of the stalk that may be planted for reproduction. This particular type is more resistant to hot or cold conditions than others.
 o. We have about a hundred feet of hedge, besides what our neighbor has, that is literally covered with small white fly or insect. Do these hurt the plant, and what should be done? Mrs. F.
 A The trouble must be what is known as the white fly, most de- structive insect to Amur vines, priyet and some other severgreens. Prompt measures are essential as the plants will surely die if not relieved. Spray ing with target scale remedy, kero-
 
 spray is indicated.
 Q. Are the white French shallots for sale in Birmin gham, aud are they perfectly hardy during winter? s. S., Cordova Ala.
 A. They are for sale by see1 stores in Birmingham, are perfectly hardy and are probably more desirable than any other sort.
 Q. have a fine Metalica begonia that is not doing well. Could you suggest any treatment that might help? Mrs. H., Selma, Ala.
 A. The plant, of course, may be diseased, but soil conditions and ex- posture may be the main factors. This plant does better with southern eX- posture, will profit by a little morn- ing sun, but full sunlight is fatal. The soil in the pots should DC rather light and contain some sand to pro- mote proper drainage. Be careful iD the use of fertilizer. and especially any fresh manure or other excessive stimulants.
 @. Can we now plant pansies? And what sorts are more suitable for beds? Mrs. D.
 A. It Is now getting time to plant ransies. The most satisfactory va riety is probably the Giant Trimar- deau mixed.
 c. What can I do to prevent the ants from carrying off my pansy seed? Last year I made failure on this account. Mrs. F. S.
 A. The ants ought to be poisoned with some poison bait. A dusting of plant beds with tobacco dust will generally control, and there are sev- eral prepared remedies, such as "40 dust" if dusted on will destroy. It is necessary to rid your beds of ants in case they attack the planted seed.
 Q. Do you advise the planting of fall and winter lettuce in beds or in rows. and which method is best? D. A.. Altoona.
 A. Generally speaking. it is best to SOW lettuce in beds, cultivate and transplant like cabbage, but during the hot periods the seed are difficult to get up to stand, so that prac- tice of sowing in drills and thinning out to distance of six Ainches or more Is largely practiced The main