The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-18
By GEORGE B. M'VAY, ST.

find that it brings more money on the Birmingham marKct than any other sort? F. P, Verbena, Ala.
 A. The variety in question must be MatchlesS, or it could be Crimson Cushion, both of which are about the size of Ponderosa, more prolific and really more profitable to grow as a commercial tomato. A study of these varieties would convince you about the one you should plant.
 Q. We have demand for yellow squash. Some want the crook neck, while others expect round seal loped variety. Can you tell us what variety we should plant to meet the retail demand? o. T., Russellville, Ala.
 A. All yellow squash are sweeter than white varieties and it becomes a question of personal preference as to whether they should be round, scalloped or crook necked. The va rieties that we recommend for com mercial use are Yellow Bush and Yellow Crook Neck, both of which are highly satisfactory. prolific in character and will give satisfactory results.
 Q. There is a variety of pumpkin that grows crook neck and is striped. It is good when cooked young or still better when. matured
  There is one that is not striped but appears to be yellow or gray or white when matured. Under what name can we find these listed in seed catalogue? D. F., OXana, Ala.
 A. Both of, these referred to are Cushaws, all of which are good. The green striped is probably the best or the most popular, but seed are freely obtainable of both types, and they are certainly worth cultivating. Pref erence of either variety would de- pend largely upon personal taste.
 Q. Is there such a thing as peren- nial pepper? I have friend in south Alabama who claims that she has pepper plants three and four years old that have never died and are still bearing. Can you give us any information on this subject? r. D., Camden, Ala.
 A. The pepper referred to must be seed obtained from Dr. George P. L. Reid, Marion, Ala, who really has a perennial pepper that the writer is growing and hopes to put upon the market. It is distinct type peculiar to itself and deserving of careful culture by anyone interested in pep per. See special letter mailed under separate cover.
 c. l have thought of undertaking watermelon crop to ship in car load lots to northern market. Could you advise us what sorts in your opinion would be most profitable. M. R., Garden City, Ala.
 A. The best thing to do is to take up with the party to whom you hope to ship just what variety is de- manded by their market. As mat ter of fact, Watson, Excel, and Irish Gray are the most popular sorts, but before planting any I think it highly desirable that you take up the Ques- tion with the markets to whom you intend to ship and get their de- cision.
 Q. Last year we grew consid- cantaloupes that we shipped to .ouis- Vile. but there was such a great per cent that cracked or bursted open as to render the business un- profitable. We can sell an early type of Yellow Flesh melon but we must look for some variety that does not crack open like the Elm erald Gem. Can you advise our as sociation IS to what we should plant ? D. l., Clanton, Ala.
 A. To meet the difficulty under discussion you should really com suit the party to whom you wish to ship. Our opinion is that a yellow flesh type of Rocky Ford would meet the requirements. A variety known as Burrells Gem, or still q better variety known as John Harvey would meet the requirements. All of these varieties are ohtainable from Bir- mingham seed stores and you may get definite Information by communi- eating with them directly. W
 A. To The Age Herald: Can you tell us something about iceberg let tuce? We sec this lettuce in Bir- mingham and we are convinced that We can grow it as good as anyone else, but we don't know just what seed we need. Any information that you can give us on this subject will certainly be appreciated. E. A., Al- eXander City, Ala.
 A. There are more than one type of iceberg lettuce. but the type you refer to and which is shipped in here from California, is a large tyne of crsp. curly lettuce that makes a splendid head. all these being tender and crisp with no color. as to red or bronze tinges. The name of these seed in California Is Los Angeles and it is sometimes sold under the name of New York or Cabbage Let tuce. The seed are obtainable in Bir- mingham.
 c. Last year a friend gave me ai mess of Thomas Laxton peas;@5we f1 fl74 j