The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-18
FRENCH GOVERNMENT ASKS FOR JOHNSON GRASS SEED
son Grass Says McVay. Is One Of Souths Most Valu- able Assets, If Kept Under Control, Which Is Not Diff ficult
In most cases too much

fertilization. In most cases too much fertilizer is generally put under out door narcissus, causing them to make premature top growth at the expense of the flower. All bulbs need good loose, loamy. fertile soil, but the ap- p1lcation of fresh manue or other highly stimulating fertilizers at time of planting is bad business.
 o. I have done very well with alfalfa, but lately my fields have be- come barren in spots. The plants seem to turn yellow and die. What do you think causes this and is there remedy? H. T.. R. F. D., Greens boro, Ala.
 A. Such condition could be due to number of causes, such as sour conditions of the soil and disease. From your letter I would guess that the conditions described are due to an insect known as the eel worm, very small worm or nematode that penetrates the roots causing the base crown to turn brown and decay. If this is the trouble, there is no remedy except to blow the crop un- der and plant to corn or some other hay crop for two or three years. If you will take up one of the plants and mail to us, We might be able to tell more.
 Q. The boil weevil has about put us out of the cotton business and we must look to some other crops to help us out. What about turnip seed? Is there market for them? $. C., Thomasville, Ala.
 A. There is an unlimited demand for many varieties of turnip seed, but the production Is largely con fined to those with long experience in handling such & crop and is mostly n many factors that make for success that the subject could not be handled In these columns. You can. however, grow such a crop successfully in your section. See letter.
 o. When should soy beans be threshed for seed purposes? s. L., Guntersville, Ala.
 A. Any time after the plant Is thoroughly dry, but the plant and pad must me thoroughly cured, otherwise the beans may contain enough moisture to cause them to heat, which destroys the germina- tion.
 Q. Is 1t time to plant out the Easter lily and when should they bloom? Mrs. E., Cullman, Ala.
 A. It Is rather late to plant the true Bermuda Easter lily and besides one should have a greenhouse to sue ceed with them We cannot recom- mend the planting of Easter lilies at any period because failures are cer- tain except under proper conditions.
 Q. Can you tell us Of your expe- rience with the rose known as Madame Butterfly. and would you recommend for Birmingham outdoor culture. Mrs. T. T., R. F. D. l.
 A. Madame Butterfly is mixed color in roses, embracing pink, apri- cot and gold. It is aport from the well known Ophelia and is supposed to be a better and a more freerer bloomer, but in the writer's own trials the Ophelia has made the most vigorous plant, a much larger root system and the blooming period longer. Both are worth while.
 O. Can you tell us the best baby rambler rose to plant in beds? Are these the same as those advertised as polyanthus roses? Miss s. E., Wylam, Ala.
 A. Polyanthus in roses means punched lowered and baby ramblers are dwarf species of the running rambler roses. There are many varieties offered. nearly all good. after all, it's largely a question of preference.
 o. Which is the quickest of the grains to give grazing for poultry Mrs. R., Oneonta, Ala.
 A. Oats and barley, with one or both in combination will give quicker grazing than other winter grains. An admixture of rape would prove profitable.
 0. Is the Frau Karl DrLschki rose 6 monthly bloomer or does 1t merely