The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-02

later It only requires 10 to Is pounds to seed an acre which may cost s2.50 to S3 per acre. It reseeds itself abundantly and lasts almost indef- initely. Clover may be added if de- sirable.
 e.. Could nasturtiums be planted now without danger of their being killed and what sorts are best? Mrs. S., R. F. D. l.
 "A. The nasturtiums are tender an nuals and could not be planted now with assurance that they would get Through without injury. Nasturtiums should not be planted before early spring, say. about February. much fdepending on the season. N turnips this late and expect to secure greens for home use? Mrs. T. E., Ensley.
 A. It is possible and worth trying. The seven top, Dixieland and sweet German are the hardest.
 Q. In growing sweet peas for re- sale in the Birmingham market, what varietes do you recommend? Miss O., West End.
 A. In growing sweet peas for market, it is generally best to have white. a pink, lavender, a blue. red and perhaps a salmon or terra cotta
 
 no use to try to grow allthevarieties you may see advertised. For com mercial use, the staples are what counts.
 Q. When do you plant the tube rose bulbs for the best success & Mrs. T., Roanoke, Ala.
 A. The rube rose is essentially a summer or early fall Towering plant and the dry bulbs are not generally | !. .IN February which is plenty of time to plant.
 c. Are montbretias successfully grown in Alabama and when should they be planted? Miss I.
 A. Alabama is the natural home of montbretias and the best stock come s from south Alabama. They may be planted and treated like gladiolus. The dominant colors are yellow and red and for cutting are particularly desirable. In this section the bulbs may be planted now and in spring the flowers which last for over a month or gorgeous
 @. What is meant by complete fertilizer and how much should be used to the acre? J. H., R. r. D.. G.
 A. A complete fertilizer is any one that contains a specified amount of prosphoric acid, ammonia or its equiv- alent in nitrogen. The formula may vary widely, but the resulting mixture will be the same. com plete fertilizer is supposed to be one that contains an adequate amount O. prosphoric acid. ammonia and potash See letter for full instructions.
 QNI am having set out lot of shrubbery and would like to know if nitrate of soda would be a good thing to use as a fertilizer? Mrs E.. Ensley, Ala.
 nitrate of soda is one of the quickest stimulants that could be used IS fertilizer but plants or shrubbery cannot utilize fertilizer al this season and should not be used. Good soil Is the main factor to secure living con- ditions.
 e. Can you grow sweet peas in pots? Mrs. T. H.
 not to crowd them and you must pro- vide supports or stakes as soon as the plants are beginning to spread eSpe- cial information is needed and further information desired l4
 c. What form of arsenic Is meant when we read that this chem ical is recommended? I. H., Flor ence, Ala.
 A. Generally speaking, when ar- senic is mentioned in a publication, it means commercial white arsenic but the most practical arsenicals are &rsenate of lime and arsenate of lead. It is really necessary to specify what is wanted if, arsenic is indicated in any formula.
 e. If a clover patch is not doing we'll coulds we inocculate growing plants to their benefit? H. F., R. r. D. '. " fSr
 A, Yes.- you could. The bacteria necessary is cheap, the method is simple and the results will justify e.H .H
 Q. My plants don't seem to do we'll and I am unable to detail the trouble, but thought you might be able to help? Mrs. l., Florencea Ala.
 A. No answer could be given to such, a question because it is. neces- sary to be specific for usi to an swer. The writer cannot tell or give an intelligent answer unless full in formation is given. %s s4 FL,
 @. Everythin we set out dies- plants. shrubbery, ct What can be ' the trouble? Mrs. Mo, R. F.ssD.s I
 A. There are so many factors tha- may contribute to this condition that