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

about this. The plants being offered are green house grown, very tender and spindling and really not worth taking home. If plants are set out early they should be hardy outdoor field grown, such as are shipred in These local green house plants are worthless for early planting.
 Q. Is there a ribbon or large cane that makes seed? I read in my ag- ricultural paper something about a seeded ribbon cane. Is there any sue thing? l have always planted the stalks? S. L., Goodwater, Ala.
 A. There is a large cane known as Japanese seeded ribbon cane. It is really large type of sorghum and unusually good for the produc- large. tall and the yield is tremen- dous.
 Q. I planted a grass mixture last fall on your recommendation that contained Bermuda grass. It is now very pretty and green. but l don't see any signs of Bermuda. Would it be good idea to SOW the Ber- muda over the other grass now: Mrs. H.. R. F. D. 1.
 A. The Bermuda will doubtless show up later. It is strictly a hot weather grass and will generally manifest itself when it gets warm. You might, of course. SOW more seed now as matter of safety. Just SOW on top of the ground.
 Q. When should I spray my Doro- thy Perkins roses to prevent blight? P. S., R. F. D. 1.
 A. The Dorothy Perkins rose is more susceptible to mildew and blight than any other type and more care must be exercised in their growth. Early spraying of this plant is recommended. They should be sprayed now, while dormant, and repetition of treatment should be made at intervals of three or four weeks until all signs disappear.
 Q. Can any grass be planted now that would prove a permanent pas ture for stock in the fall months of September and October? l.. A., Jack sonville, Ala.
 A. There are number of such grasses. More information is need ed in order to enable us to give comprehensive answer. Such grasses a 8 orchard, red top, s, ne of the clovers and a few of the for age plants would he suitable; but unless we know what is desired in the resulting crop, 1t would be diff cult to say what the best plant would De. More information is need,d.
 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
 c. Last year I bought tuberoses that were single and different from what I usually received. want the same again and write to know under what name they are sold. s. B., R. F. D., Anniston.
 A. The tube rose referred to must be the Mexican. an extraordinary fine variety, free bloomer, large single flowers, and has a much longer blooming period than the double. it is?
 Q. There is a canna that has bronze colored leaf and a large rod flower. grows about four feet high and blooms for a long period. Can you tell us from this description what it isr l.. T., Sheffield Ala.
 A. The variety must be king Humbert. one of the best bronze fo- liage varieties in existence.
 e. If I plant the seed of dahlia this month, vii they bloom this yearo
 A. B Dahlias will produce blooms from seed the first year and often the best flowers come from seed. The bulb formed from seed will re- p1 oduce indefinitely.
 Q. Is it time to bed swet potatoes to make slips for later settingss TT. S., West End.
 A. Yes, 1t is time to bed. There is but little danger now of cold in-