The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-01

interview is needed to determine the correct formula, but if this Is not possible, a special letter will be writ ten on the subject.
 Q. We have several beautiful elm trees that were seriously broken up and injured by February freeze, and while we had the injured branches removed. we find that at most every cut there is a bleeding or running out of the juices of tho tree, which would seem to induce decay. Could you advise any measures that we could take to correct this trouble? H. M.
 A. The man who cut these trees, or pruned them, after the injury by the sleet storm, should have thoroughly painted all the exposed cuts in order to insure thorough healing The writer, not knowing the conditions presented, would recom- mend another painting of the cuts made recently, or it would perhaps be better, where possible. to cut back a few inches from the original in jury and then thoroughly paint the fresh or new cut so as to establish healthy condition: when the limbs and branches would probably heal over normally. In case the cut was made back to the trunk, and no further surgery is possible, it might
 
 wood and paint thoroughly with tree paint, or possibly fill in the cavity with cement More information is really needed in order to be specific
 Q. Could you tell us something about creosol that is recommended for a disenfectant, deodorant and germicide, and how should it be used? E. R., Lafayette, Ala.
 A. This material IS one of the various coal tar products, and very reliable germicide, deodorant and disinfectant. There are so many various strengths in which this ma terial should be used for various pur- poses, that it would really be neces- sary, to consult the label, in order to be sure about the strength rec commended for it's various purposes. It might be added that this article possesses a great deal of merit ap plicable to all premises and particu larly those that have poultry prob- lems to solve.
 Q. We want both white and red winter radishes to mature and be ready for sale during December, and we write to know what varieties are most suitable and the best time to plant them, for maturity at this date. Mrs. A. NJ, Alabama City.
 A. Winter radishes to mature in December, or around Christmas, may be planted as early as September, as all winter varieties grow much slower than early spring sorts, do not be- come pithy as quickly and remain in the soil almost indefinitely, with out becoming tough and stringy. Varieties do not make so much diff ference. There is long and round black variety that is very desirable, and there. is both a long and half long white variety, that is very desirable, and again there is a rose, a light red variety, which is proba- biy the most popular. Any of the winter varieties advertised in seed catalogues would meet your require ments.
 Q. There is a kale that is grown in the fall. very dark green in color, that persists throughout the winter and puts on new growth in the early spring, producing a valuable greens that meets with ready sale. We see several varieties listed. Would like to know the most desirable variety to plant for market purposes. E. L.. Blocton, Ala.
 A. There are at least four or five varieties of kale that would answer your purpose, but the variety you re- fer to must be the Siberian. This plant is slow grower, and when planted any time after the goth of June, will not go to seed until the following spring. August and Sep tember, however, is probably the best time to plant, particularly If spring crop of greens is desired.
 O. We are anxious to put in a crop of sudan grass hay, but we can not possibly get the ground ready before about the first of July, and We write to know if we could plant this seed this late, and how many cuttings we could expect to get from the one planting. S. S., Albany, Ala.
 A. Any time in July would answer for sowing sudan grass, and the yield and number of cuttings that would be possible would depend on moisture conditions, as well as of culture. If planted in drills like sorghum, two cuttings would be sure, but even broadcast sowing, if seasonable. would afford two cuttings, and of course, produce a much larger yield A special letter is being written you on the subject.
 Q. What type of yellow corn would you recommend to be planted this late? P. P, Riverside, Ala.
 A. Most any type of good yellow corn would mature planted this late, even good native yellow corn would answer the purpose, but an earlier type would be northern grown yellow corn, such as Reid's Yellow Dent. As matter of course, any variety of seed corn has plenty of time to ma ture planted any time during the month of June, and some varieties will make a showing planted even much later.
 Q. Could we plant crimson clover now or would you advise it to be