The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-11

half way to the ground. How Tar back should they be cut to produce good blooming plants this season!
 Mrs. F. L., Decatur. Ala. A. The butterfly push, budleia, IS supposed to die down every normal season to the ground. The past sea- son was so warm that the plant real ly did not become dormant Since the freeze, the plant should be cut back to good healthy green growth. c. Is there a yellow squash that is flat and round, early and scalloped like the old-fashioned early bush squash? This Is the squash that we want. Please tell us the name under which this variety is sold.
 A. The variety you must have in mind Is known as the yellow bush squash It is just like the common white bush except the color Is vel low. c. How do you tell the difference in hydrangea by the plants them selves? Mrs. D. I. A. There is no definite way. The hardy, outdoor type is generally larger and more woody than the French type, but there is no definite rule to go by.
 c. Is the peas, called Canada field. different from our own native peas? F. M.. Hartselle, Ala.
 A. They are entirely different plants. They are used for the same purpose but belong to different fami- lies. The Canada field peas are true peas, that is, belong to the pea fami- ly, while the southern cow pea is hn1 to bean family.
 C.. When does sunflower need to be planted? l want the large kind that makes the big head and the one used for chicken feed. D. H., R. F. D. 9.
 A. Sunflower is a hot weather plant and should not be ordinarily planted until the soil becomes warm. be safely planted.
 Q. Would you prefer the Mammoth red clover to the common red, and what is the difference? M. A., Gads- den, Ala.
 A. The Mammoth is simply large type of red clover, and on very poor land it is generally preferred to com mon red clover. There Is, however, no great difference. Either should prove satisfactory.
 Q. want to grow spinach for the market, and am anxious to plant the sort that will meet the market condi- tions. Can you help us out in this matter? c. D.
 A. The Flanders or Victoria is a suitable sort to plant at this time of the year. The smooth leaved sorts nr hno nrir pttp mt inp hAt may be planted in the open from now on.
 c. What is the earliest peach that we can plant that you know will do well in this section? M. l..
 A. The Mayfliower is the earliest peach that we could recommend as being reliable commercial peach. This variety is followed by Georgia Bell. Hiby, Carmen and then comes Elberta, followed by the Hale. all good and reliable.
 Q. In using the lime sulphur in the powdered form. how much do you put to the gallon of water? J. F.. Attalla. Ala.
 A. This would depend on the age of the trees and the purpose to be served. In the present dormant con- dition, about one pound to five gal Ions of water is about the correct amount. Later. when foliage is ac- tive, smaller amount would be in dicated. And inasmuch as growth would be a big factor. 1t would be best to ask for further information.
 e. want to set out cabbage for early market. What variety would you recommend? l want the sharp or pointed headed variety. s. A, At talla, Ala. A
 A. The Wakefield Is what you want. The Charleston or Jersey will answer. The Jersey is somewhat smaller and earlier than Charleston. Both are