The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-12

e. Is there a sale for black wal nuts and would their culture pay? B. K, Hanceville, Ala. A. There is demand for all wal nuts you can grow. It is doubtful If their culture, in te sense like the growing of cotton and corn, would be profitable but 1t should be un- derstood that the walnut makes a fine shade tree and al the same time can be made a revenue producer in the sale of nuts.
 Q. Can you give us information about canning grapes, tomatoes ana other vegetables? Mrs. s. R. F. D. l.
 A. It would require a column to answer this question in detail, which we could not afford. Detail Is necessary and for this reason you should have extended printed infor- nation Such information is in print and available through application 10 | the experiment station at Auburn, Ala, or you may apply to the aSri- culture department at Washington, D. C., when full information will be sent.
 Q. The blooms on my hydrangla plants after becoming full bloom, turn brown. Is this caused from an insect or disease and is there a remedy? l. IL. Eelma, Ala.
 A. It may be d mite, louse or some sucking insect that is causing the trouble. With specimen Ill ildhu more QeHHlte answer COlld be given. It is a good idea, however, to remove all flowers as fast as they become full and not let them die on the plant.
 Q. What is the cause of dry rot in corn and Is there a remedy? s. E., Thorsby, Ala.
 A. Dry rot in corn is due to fungus disease aras the chief remedy is to plant only such seed as is known to be free from the trouble. Besides changing the seed, it is advisable to change the land and rotate the crops.
 c. Is it time to plant the Dixie land turnip for fall use? P. L., Gads- den, Ala.
 A: It is getting time. We advise planting now and one other plant ing little later.
 Q. Could you tell me what is mak-
 ing my California privet shed it's | foliage? Mrs. J., Tuscumbia, Ala.
 A. While California privet is not subject to but four diseases. the trou- ble could be a disease, but in the ab-
 sence of more definite information no
 answer could be given. Soil condi- tions may be the cause, and in such a case a thorough working of the
 plants would help. Cutting back or pruning might relieve the trouble. Q. I grew few bushels of wheat
 this year, but there seems to be a lot of small flies and some worms that
 are bothering 1t. Could anything be
 done to save the grain for bread? D.
 O., Odenville, Ala.
 | A. This pest is probably the grain fly, very destructive to all stored grain in the south The thing to do
 is to place the grain in tight boxes or barrels, to each of which place a saucer Or can on top of the grain, then pour into such vessel one or two nf nh
 cover with sacks to exclude air. The gases will kill in 24 hours.
 Q. What is the difference between Roman Dutch Hyacinths. Miss E. A. There are many points of diff
 ference. The bulbs of most Roman hyacinths are smaller, the flowers in most cases are single and then the
 bulbs bear more than one spike of flowers. As a general rule the Ro- man hyacinths are much earlier than
 the Dutch and the colors more varied.
 Q. What are the best varieties in tulips to plant in Birmingham?
 Mrs. T.
 A. The type of tulips known as
 the Darwin is the best of all the tulips for planting in the south. It
 is difficult to describe any of the leading sorts, because the colors are
 of very corapleX nature. There are no yellows in .he Darwin group, but you can buy late blooming yellows that bloom at the same time al Dar-
 wins. Study your catalog.
 Q. 1 read an article about the
 annual sweet clover S being valu- able hay fertilizing plant. What va
 rlety Is this, when should the seed
 be planted and how much to the acre? $. A, Lincoln, Ala. A. There are more than one type
 of annual sweet clover, but the va
 riety you refer to must be what Is
 generally known a s annual yellow blossom. This is much smaller plant than the white blossom, makes finer foliage and Is more suitable for hay. The seed may be planted in the fall in connection with grain at the rate of 10 to 15 pounds to the acre or 1t can be planted alone in early
 spring, using 20 to 25 pounds to the acre.
 Q. see endive on the market now but am told this is a winter Vege- table. Would it be all right to plant the seed now, or is 1t too early? w. A., Ensley, Ala.
 A. Endive is much akin to let tuce and is used in the same way only it is often cooked as a greens and for this purpose is delicious. Plant any time in the next month. O. What is the oiffernce between polyanthus narcisssIs and the com mon sorts that We generally plant Mrs. S.; Albany.
 A. Polyanthus narcissus are, gen erally speaking, those varieties that bear their blooms in clusters rather than a single bloom to steln-Sucn' for example, as the paper white. Ihey are generally much earlier to bloom than other types, and for this reason are foten grown in bowls of water and pebbles.
 e. We want to plant lot of spin ach for winter sale. Heretofore We could never get the seed up. nal variety do you advise, and how IS best way to get it started? j. H., Montgomery, Alabama. A. The Savoy or Bloomsdale is the best sort for winter use, althoS S several other sorts are generaIly hardy enough. The seed are difii- cult to get up when it's hot and dry. Packing the seed after planting is of great benefit. Filling the fur practiced with success. Suitable weather conditions should be se- lected.
 Q. Does it make much difference where alfalfa seed are grown? When to be planted in Alabama? Lee, Uniontown, Alabama.
 A. There may be some difference, but I doubt it. The main factor is good, recleaned seed, free from for eign weeds and of good vitality. I'd rather have Alabama grown seed II obtainable.
 Q. I am in the market for lot of red top grass seed and would like to know something about the price. Is now good time to buy? J. C., Altoona. Alabama
 A. The new crop of red top Is just now coming on the market The pas seasons crop has been scarce and rather high. The present crop, which will be available in a few days, will not only be of better quality, but price somewhat cheaper c. What Is the best colored freesia to plant now or in Sentemberp Mrs