The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-25

two years with no success. Can you tell us what the trouble is and if it would be possible to grow it sue cessfully in this climate? l. R., Fair field Ala.
 A. Broccoli is a plant closely allied to cauliflower. It is not naturally adapted to this section and is grown with indifferent success. We really don't believe that it would pay any one to undertake it.
 e. In broadcasting Sudan grass where the soil is extra good, how much seed would you recommend that there be used to the acre? !? There are about six acres in the field that we are thinking of sowing. R. C., Berry, Ala.
 !. A. On good land we think it is ad- visable to SOW at least 40 or 50 best hulled and recleaned seed, be- cause the yield from such a seeding or the value of such crop would dissipate what would seem to be an excess in the matter of cost.
 Q. read that in France the pub lie feed their cows on carrots. Are the carrots they use the same as home? T. H. R. F. D., Bessemer. Ala.
 X. All carrots, even the ordinary garden variety, are used throughout Europe. not only for table use but for feeding stock, and there is no better food. The question of variety be grown freely for table use and any surplus can be profitably used for stock.
 c. About a month ago wet set out cabbage. but the recent freeze caused all leaves to turn white and they are now shedding off. Do you think that they are dead? Would you advise q replanting? C. E., Gull man, Ala.
 A. We are satisfied that the plants are not dead; just let them alone. as we have every confidence that they will como out.
 Q. We have been planting a melon known locally as Mountain Sweet but I don't see such a variety named in seed catalogue. Please tell us through The Age Herald if the variety is sold under another nameo F. M. C., Campbell. Ala.
 A. There is variety known as Mountain sweet and Mountain Sprout but it has been discarded by most dealers because such varieties as Watson, Excel, Irish Gray and Kleck- ley Sweet are considered better.
 O. How soon do you think one beds? Mrs. T.
 X I don't think it would be safe before after the middle of April.
 c. I cannot understand the diff fercce betwee lime-sulphur spray and the Bordeaux mixture. The government bulletins say to use either but they don't explain which is the best and why. Can you tell us which you think best? B. M., All bany, Ala.
 A. Both of these sprayig mate rials serve the same purpose in most cases but there are exceptions. It is really necessary to get expert infor- nation in every treatment. unless one is thoroughly posted on the govern ment regulations. If you tell The Age-Herald just what you want to accomplish and give us all needed details. We can generally help you.
 e. My beets are killed down to the ground Will they come out or had I better plant over. Mrs. s.
 A. very much doubt if your beets will come out. few days will tell the tale.- Plant over just as soon as you see they are gone. c. Will you please tell me what is meant by sweet clover? I see where it is recommended as a hay and for age plant but there is so much diff fence in the plants described that it is hard at some times to recognize what is meant. Can you give US some
 
 John H., R. F. D. 7.s.~a5.4,..
 A. It would probably be best to get some government bulletin on the subject; because there is so much in volved as to be impossible in these columns, ito give the needed infor- nation. The needed information is long and tedious and could not be gone into hera.
 Q. My early tulips. cut down to ,the ground by the recent freeze, are undoubtedly killed. \ I would like to save the bulb. Would you cut off the taps? Mrs. $.
 A. ] don't think it necessary. Just let them alone. The bulb is not likely to be hurt.
 Q. Can young bearing fruit trees be fertilized with nitrate of soda to advantage. and does it increase the yield? s. R., Altoona, Ala.
 A. Nitrate of soda does increase growth and yield of fruit but the quality of fruit is decreased where the application is heavy. The quan- tity profitable would depend on age and size of tree.
 Q. My young mustard and turnips just coming up seem to be dead from the recent freeze Had I better go ahead and plant over? c. T., RED. 6.
 A.. l would wait fe ., days and if it shows no sign of recovery, I would then replant promptly. c. What about putting out tomato plants now? l see them on sale at seed stores. Do you think they would survive? Mrs. T. T., Ensley. A. There is considerable doubt