The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-05
Fly GEORGE B. MyvAY, SIR.

matlon aDOut pastures ana pdl IL. larly about winter pastures The reason for this is, that the individ- ual will let the worms or bugs eat up everything on the place, and while they can buy fat meat and cornmeal and possibly molasses to feed the ! family, they cannot afford to buy | feed for the family COW. Well, there | Is a remedy, numerous plants can now be put in, such, for example, as rye, which, if planted now will afford winter grazing for the home milch cow and thus reduce the feed | bill. Other things such as veitch, clover and other grasses will serve | the purpose. It costs but little to l seed an acre, yet some people rather let the milch cow starve than spend a cent. The Age-Herald can tell you what to plant, but whats the use of asking them unless you mean to follow expert advice.
 BOrers.
 Boring pests are the worst ones that human forces have to contend with. Particularly does this apply to the vegetable kingdom. If you undertake squashes, not only the plants but the fruit are attacked by l these pests. The same thing ap- plies to cucumbers, cantaloupes, to- | matCes and other vegetables. Every | day The Age-Herald is called upon tb advise a remedy for these troubles. It might as well be said that there is no remedy after the borers have already done their work. The av- | craze person waits until his crop is beyond saying and then gets sore because we cannot advise definite 1 relief There are, of course, ra | tional remedies, but such are Of a preventative nature. We are agreed and take great measures to prevent zt1 laria. tuberculosis, tc., but we rarely think about ~ur plants until too late.
 Much Abused Cnnnas.
 When you suggest cannas to beau tify ones premises, the lady of the house will generally hold up her hands In holy horror and declare that they are tCo common for con sid eration. The reason for this is that the majority of cannas in Bir- ming gham Is a mongrel lot, growing on sidewalks in crowded clumps with little CT no bloom, no cultivation and | often of cheap or common type. | On the other hand, there are to be seen In Birmingham some gorgeous | beds of cultivated cannas, ranging in cclors from deep crimson. yellow shades. mottled, to dead white. Va riety has much to do with cannas and If people would only discard the | common and wild types the popular ity of this splendid flower would be greatly increased. Get rid of your | common sorts and next year plant some real cannas.
 Questions and Answers.
 Q. We would-llke to know the remedy and instructions for destroy ing the bean beetle. B. B. S., Talla- dega, Ala.
 A. The United States government remedy Is composed of sulphur, cal cium arsenate and hydrated lime This article Is manufactured In Br- minsham and sold under the trade name of Cal-Sulphur. Have mailed bulletin which fully explains.
 C. We are interested in winter cover crops and would like to know something of the Canada pea for this purpose? K. M. C., Camp Hll Ala.
 A. Canada field peas Is a hardy type of English pea that Is largely used In the north fer the same pur- pose as the southern cowpea. They serve the same purpose, but being much more resistant to cold, they may be employed in the south as a winter cover crop, either soWn by themselves in the fall months or as a mixture with winter grain, much the same S tho vetches. See spe- cial letter.
 Q. Why Is 1t that can't produce large chrysanthemums? I buy the fancy varieties but my blooms are never as large as expected? Mrs. B., | Florence, Ala.
 A. There are number Lf factors that control the size of the bloom. Soil is the main one and it never ought to be allowed to become baked; in fact, the big item is to keep the soil loose around the plants. Disbudding the plants and pruning is another agency in increasing the size of the blt om.
 c. Can we or should we stake up our late dahlias in order to prolong the blooming period? Mrs. T., R. r. D. No. 3.
 A. Generally speaking. it's a good idea to stake up dahlias, particularly some vigorous growing sCrts but the most important thing for the finest blooms Is the cutting away of much superfluous growth that has much to do in influencing the size of the flower.
 Q. have seen golden glow blotm beautifully for awhile and then stop while others seem to be able to keep 1t blooming for a long time. Is there treatment to proiong bloom ing? Mrs. O.
 A. Golden glow will depreciate in blComs unless the blooms be cut as fast as they are full blown. This is the method of keeping them in bloom.
 Q. have trouble in getting poppy seed up and l want to plant soon TOT next years blooms Can you tell me how to manage? Mrs. C., OXana, Ala.
 A. In the first place, poppy seed should be sewn in well prepared ground the seed covered lightly and mulch maintained to conserve moisture; Good drainage is neces- sary and its important not to over water as the seed rot easily
 a. My asters are not doing we'll Could you suggest treatment that would benefit? Mrs. w.. Anniston,
 A. In the absence of more definite information l would say that ire quent cultivation would help.
 e. How do you propagate a rubber plant? Are they rooted like other plants? O. T., Meridian. Miss.
 A Rubber plants are not rooted in to cut a terminal stalk about half way through, say about eight inches frc;I the tip and bend it slightly then fasten it around about with wire or string and wrap a bunch of moss around it about as large as your list Keep this mass damp and In six tC eight weeks the cut will be throwing out roots, when it may be removed and potted
 c. When Is the proper time to plant freesias In this climate ? Miss E.
 A. Bulbs generally become avail able in August and some may be planted then, but it Is best to mak e succession of plantings in August, September and october in order to have continuation of blooms.
 c. What is the best bait to use in batting rat traps? Mrs. R.
 A. Any food that humans like will answer the purpose. The main thing Is to change the bait frequently, using both raw and cook cd meats nt