The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-15
HOW DOES YOUR GARDEN GROW?
 GEORGE 5. MVAY SR

shine. reasonable amount of shade is necessary for success. Plaln common sense is indicated in their culture.
 Q. When potatoes come up and the leaves seem to curl up, what should be done to conserve the crop? M. D., Albany, Ala.
 A This trouble might indicate sev- eral of various diseases, and an eN- animation by an expert could only be conclusive. A spraying of the plants, however, with lime and sulphur SO lution, say. two ounces to gallon Of water would probably correct the trouble. A teaspoonful of arsenate of lime would materially increase the efficiency of the spraying. More in formation is really needed in order to be assured.
 c. Do you think it more profitable to plant soy beans in drills or broad cast? C. S.. Oneonta, Ala.
 A. The answer to this question would depend on what is desired in the resulting crop. There are condi- tions In which 1t would pay to plant soy beans broadcast, but generally it is best to plant them in drills. what is desired in the resulting crop should be the determining factor, and more information is needed to enable us to give you definite infor- nation,
 Q. What is the name of the Dwarf butterbean that is speckled? We used to have these seed. but we have lost them and are anxious to secure another supply A. M, Tuscaloosa, Ala.
 A The Dwarf speckled butterbean is known under several different names. the most common of which is Early Dwarf Speckle It is decided I,r mora nrolifip than the Dwarf White variety. The common name IS Jackson's Wonder Dwarf, and it may be ordered under this name.
 Q. l would like to put out bed of geraniums. l want the red, the pink and the salmon colored. Could we expect results from seed or would plants be better? K. O., Northport Ala.
 A. In putting out geraniums this late we would recommend that plants be used instead of seed. Varieties and colors can be had, and one may wait until the bloom appears so that the color can be observed.
 Q. In setting onion sets this late, which variety would you consider the most desirable? M. A, Besse- mer, Ala.
 A. It would really make no differ ence in setting out onion sets this late whether the reds or the whites or the yellows are used. There Is no essential difference Any one of the three varieties would prove satisfac- tory.
 Q. Please tell us how we could get a start of fancy leaved caladiums? Do we plant seed or must we have bulbs? P. B., Alexander City, Ala.
 A. Fancy leaved caladiums are started or gotten from bulbs, but at the present time bulbs are difficult to secure because there is an em- n ra both expensive and difficult to se- cure. Any catalogue that may offer them would be the best chance in securing a stock.
 c. Could we expect any results from Bermuda grass if broadcasted on an established meadow: and how many seed should be used in seeding an acre? The ground is rather a stiff clay with some sand, but in- clined to bake in dry weather. M. B., Nerbena, Ala.
 A. The planting of Bermuda grass or any other grass on sod or pas ture is purely a gamble. Sometimes the results are highly satisfactory while at other periods no showing Is made. The seed are not expensive, so we think 1t worth while to make the experiment of sowing Bermuda in the open ground on sod, with a reasonable expectation that results will be satisfactory.
 Q. In growing tomatoes for mar i ket, would you set them out now? l can buy plants, but am undecided whether it is time to set them out or not, Your advice will be accept ed as a conclusion. E. N. Clanton Ala.
 A. You might set out some toma- toes, but it is really early to put out such tender plants as tomatoes. But you might risk few and follow the first planting about two weeks later with another. The quality of the plants is the main factor. If they are good, hardy plants, they might be put out with safety, but tender or greenhouse plants should not be planted this early. The va