The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-18


 the logs" are obtainable where crepe paper supplies are sold. to plant in your section would prob ably be in April.
 Q.How tall does the Thomas Lax ton pea grow and how long does it take for it to mature? $. P, Selma, Ala.
 A. The Thomas Laxton will gem erally mature in 55 to 60 days, but tune they are planted and weather conditions will have much to do with
 Q. Which is the best small fruited tomato to grow for picxling or pre- serving purposes? Miss S.
 A. They are all good for this pur- pose. The best sorts are proba bly Red Plum, Red Pear, Yellow Plum, d med and Yellow Cherry and Peach. They are planted in the same manner as other sorts.
 e.. IT you were growing melons for market, what sorts would you plant for the most profitable yield? W. A., GoodWater, Ala.
 A. The most profitable sorts for market are Watson, Excel and the Irish Gray. The variety best suited would depend on the market to be served. Some demand one, while an- other market wants another. The Watson is standard all over the coun- try. The Excel Is broadly the next pest, and those markets which de- served by the Irish Gray.
 c. How long does it take for bunch beans to mature? K. T., Athens, Ala, A. This depends on the kind and the time planted. For example, beans planted in April require longer for maturity than those planted in warm CT weather, as May or June. It gen orally requires 45 to 55 days for bunch beans to mature crop.
 Q. What is this Pollack 1925 canteloupe and do you think it a de- sirable variety to grow for market? D. L., Attalla, Ala. f@
 A. The Pollack 1925 is a Rocky ford type and one tf the best sorts to grow for market. It is almost round in shape, heavily netted and generally natures in about eighty days. The flesh is a salmon rather than green and it has spicy ordor and is melting and suragy in texture.
 Q. What is the difference between the maturity of Snowflake and Adams early corn? T. U., R. F. D. 6.
 A. The Adams is probably 20 days earlier than Snowflake, but this would depend on when planted.
 Q. Is it time tc plant asters. and what are the best sorts? Mrs. D. Oxana, Ala.
 A. It is getting time to plant asters, and the sorts best suited for this sec tion is Semples branching, or what is known as late branching. They stand the weather conditions better than any other sorts, bloom longer and are better suited to the southern climate than others.
 Q. Do yeu plant the seed of snap dragon, or must I have the plants to succeed? I want the tall sorts to grow for cut flowers. Mrs. E., An niston, Ala.
 A. Antirrhinum or snapdragon may be planted now. I don't think they will need protection, even when planted in the open. The seed are very small and really need no ctv- ering, except they ought to be pressed hard into the soil in order to take hold.
 Q. Do you recommend the planting of coleus seed, or should I wait for plants? I want them for bedding pur- poses. Mrs. L. M.
 A. I could only recommend plants, which will soon be available. The seed would probably serve the pur- pose. but plants would be more prompt
 Q. What are the best colors in the giant lowered zinnias? l want to grow them for cut flowers. Mrs. D., R. F. D. l.
 A. This is largely matter of per
  particularly good: Apricot. orange, burnt orange, crimson, golden yellow, pink shades, scarlet, violet. and then you can secure giant mixed that may include many more shades.
 Q. When do you plant cosmos? l want the large lowered double ana I also want the tall Towering orange colored that blossom late. What do you recommend? s. L., Anniston, Ala.
 A. I would buy the double mixed, the giant lowered mixed. The vel low or orange referred to is un- doubtedly what is known as the Klondyke, one of the finest grown. of all are beginning to come through the ground. I wanted and expected these to bloom in carry May. Do you think I should do something to hold them back or is 1t necessary? Mrs. J.. Sheffield, Ala.
 A. believe I would leave them alone. The weather, of course. will have much to do about their bloom ing covering of mellow soil would hold them back some.
 C. Can sage plants be had in Blr- mingham and is this the cheapest way to get start of this plant? M. Y. Troy, Ala.
 A. Plants are obtainable but seed are cheaper and really more satis- factory The yield from Peed is as large or larger than from plants and we advise their use when plants are not freely available.
 O. Can you tell me how tall the kings humbert canna grows? I want to use them in the center of bed in connection with the other plants. H. T.
 A. The soil would be a big factor in tho height of any canna. They should grow about 3a to feet. It is not . tall sort but it Is one of the best reds in existence.
 o. Is 1t time to plant the yellow day lily? Is it hardy and can you let it stay in the soil the year round? T. P.
 A. Hemerocallis, or yellow day lily, may be planted now. It is per- fectly hardy and may be left in the soil until it becomes too thick. Then they should be taken up, divided and reset.
 O. Which is the best hydrangia to plant out in the yard? G. NJ, Fair field, Ala.
 A. Hills of Snow is probably the best. It will bloom all summer and under proper treatment will get bet ter every year.