The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-28
AMERICAN FARMERS SUFFERS BY REFUSAL TO DIVERSITY
McVay Points Out That European Farmer Is Now In Posi- ton To Feed His Own People-Now Is Season To Trim Trees And Shrubbery

grown plants are generally better than any YOU buy.
 0. I have a tomato this year that is rather flat, of light color but does not <rot or crack open, very prolific. large and even. Where the fruit rests upon the ground it remains firm and solid. l want this another year if you could tell me what 1t is. It is not very large. M. L., Hayleville, Ala.
 A. This description fits the match less, stone and red rock, all good sorts none of which would disappoint. Q. We are sending sample of very fine canna, with large bronze foliage and a big red bloom. Can you tell us what it is? Mrs. R. S., Boaz, Ala.
 A. The sample is evidently King Humbert one of the best scarlet. o. Will it hurt young orchard to sow around the trees such plants as bur clover and vetch? I want to cultivate the open spaces between the trees in cotton or corn so as to keep the ground free of weeds. T. R., Blountsville, Ala.
 A. I think your idea a splendid one. Both vetch and bur clover would keep down the weeds around the trees, fer tilize them will prove of great bene- fit. Any constructive care of the or chard will pay.
 Q. Is nitrate of soda the proper | I0lnR to use III d dWH WI uoh you sow seed? c. F., Bessemer, Ala.
 A. A very little nitrate of soda might be permissible but it's risky. It would be better to resort to well routed COW manure. Nitrate of soda or other concentrates may be used later.
 c. How long does it take good yard grass to come up? Mrs. G., R. F. D. g.
 A Much depends on the variety of grass as well as the preparations made to receive the seed. There is no definite rule and the time in which grass will germinate depends alto gether on the variety and the condi- tions for germination.
 O. l expect to grow another season the gladiolus for cut flowers. Can you suggest varieties that l should plant? Miss ", Jasper, Ala.
 A. The market to be served should be considered but the following va rieties are standard and will meet with ready sale: Chicago White, America, Haley, Mrs. Francis King, Mrs. Frank Pendleton, Niagara and Schwaben.
 Q. When do you plant lily of the valley bulbs and how do you treat them to succeed? Mrs. C., R. F. D. 3.
 A. Lily of the valley may be put out around November or December. They do not succeed very well this far south, but if located where there is some protection from too much direct sun the results are generally satisfactory.
 o. Could I expect to succeed in sowing spinach this late and what variety should you recommend? T. w., Sylacauga. Ala.
 A. It is somewhat late to SOW spin ach, yet weather conditions would be the main factor in success. Spinach, particularly the Savoy or Bloomsdale, would be the sort to plant
 c. I want few yellow hyacinths but when I buy yellow they don't come true. nearly all being more or less mixed. What variety should order to be sure of yellows? Mrs. H., Tuscumbia, Ala.
 A, The named variety, known as yellows. They are fine, large bulbs yellows. They are fine large bulbs and will give good account of themselves.
 Q. What is the difference between the Emperor and Empress nareissus? I have bought them both but can see no difference. Mrs. A. C., Talla- poosa, Ga.
 A. The flower is entirely differ ent. The Emperor is very large