The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-09
soREHEAD IN CHICKENS


 The Age Herald receives every day one or more inquiries about what to do with poultry affected with SOTO head, so this article should answer these numerous questions. SoreheaH fg generally caused by the bite of insects, such as mosquitoes anu chiggers that are particularly bad difficult to control if prompt treat ment is given. Various paten. preparations are on the market under various names, such as chicken pox or sorehead remedy, most all of which are efficient when used ac- cording to directions One of the simplest remedies Is to feed the birds with common powdered sulphur. mainly as preventative, uslng a teaspoonful of sulphur in mash feed to each 10 birds. The sores common to chickens are much the same as those corhmon to young children and the same treatment is indicated The main factor in the control of disease in both humans and plants is preventative measures. The old adage, an ounce Of protectlon is worth a bound of cure, still holds good.
 O. Which of the small grains give the quickest results for a pasture for chickens or young calves! Ii. F., Clanton,
 A. Either barley or oats will give the best results for quick use and they are more relished than any oth- ers of the small grains.
 0. Will nasturtiums bloom if planted this late or if not, what could you suggest for outdoor plant ing? Mrs. T.
 A. We could not advice the plant ing of nasturtiums this late nor any
 n and very early spring blooms, you had better resort to bulbs, such as early narcissus, that may be grown either in water or in soil.
 Q. What Is the difference between kale ana rape as winter greens crop? B. F., Roanoke, Ala.
 A. There is no great difference. The plants are similar but the rape is a quicker grower and not quite so resistant to cold. The kale is more popular as a food, although both are excellent
 o. When and how do you root Cape Jasamin? Miss S., Eutaw, Ala
 X. Cape Jasmin may be rooted al most any month in the year Tne simplest ways is to cut off termi- nal branch about six inches long, strip off all the leaves but three or four, then drop the cutting into bottle or jar of water, allowing fo- liage to be above water, hang up bottle before a window or where IL will get plenty of light. Rain water is better, other will do, but should not be changed.
 o. would like to grow collec- ton of hibiscus but l first want to know if the insects will eat them up like they do all my other plants Mrs S., Ensley, Ala.
 A. As a matter of fact. the hibis- GUS is notably free from insects ana disease, more so than most piahts II might be well to observe, however, that there is no good excuse for all lowing disease or insects to destroy any sort of plant or flowers. There gre remedies that control such trou- bles if intellgently applied.
 Q. We had some extra me annalyi- lis from bulbs set out in January fiat hIoomed early The foliage has died down now. Should we leave them in the ground or take up ana store? Mrs. B., Oxford. Ala
 A. Evidently the amaryliis re ferred to is the Johnsonnl because some sorts are jrst now blooming and others yet to bloom. The bulps may be taken up if in open or II Tn nots. the plants may be stored III nots in a cool place and alioWeu so 90 dormant, then repotted or prouS ns to light and cultivated as sprihs planted bulb. .o
 d Nv ferns and palms seem 10 have a scab of some kind on them. Could you suggest simply reneh1y that would relieve? II. U., R, k. D' No. l. ioritv of such troubles Is to make up soap suds or strong soapy water anu add to each gallon one teaspoonlu,ii ui of nicotine Sulphate. spray or "aah plants so as to reach infected parts.
 0. We note you recommend the sowing of perennials now. now long does 1t take them to germinate w. &. Athens, Ala.
 A. There is no rule to go by, near. W every perennial flower or plant requires different period to ger initiate. Some may come inside or a week. while others require months and some very much longer. 1T you will indicate the plants wanted We could be positive l..
 o Tn inc matter of bur clover in hurs will you please state again In The Age Herald the quantity that you recommend to the acre and the ,roner time to plant? J. C., Albert vile, Ala. ouality of seed and what Is desired Tn the crop. Usually, the bur clover offered in burs is about 90 per cent e,rt a rank swindle. based on dirl carrvina the necessary bacteria, Re- cIaaned or sifted seed is avallapte and always has enough dirt Tor in- oculation. From zo .o 70 pounus ta recIeaned seed should be sown to
 I have "a fine and expensive col iaction of dahlias that are affectei with stalk borer, causing the planls to wilt and die. Could anything be done this late in the season to insure pioonrs ms ;s some doubt whether