The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-22
HOW DOES YOUR GARDEN GROW?
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by itself or on winter gram. 1t will not generally come up until <he fol- lowing spring, when 1t makes a-rzpid growth and afford not only an abundance of grazing, but If cut at the proper time, will produce an abudance of succulent hay. More specific information Is really needed to answer two or moro clauses of your inquiry.
 F Q. Is there such a thing asa dop- ble primrose. and what is the name of the variety to be ordered? Mrs. L.. Sulligent, Ala.
 A. Primula Sinensis tdouble) comes in various varieties and colors, some of which are extremely eXpen- sive; in fact some varieties of dou- ole primrose cost more than S1,O00 per pound, but you can buy small package, costing not any more than 10 cents to 25 cents each, and, inas- much as the seed are very small. even 10-cent package would contain sev- eral hundred seed. The odors that predominate in the mixed varieties, although separate colors might be obtained, are as follows: White, red, rose. flesh, copper. etc.
 Q. The Age-Herald recently rec commended remedy for midew on Dorothy Perkins roses, which was very effective. but now 1t would seem that the same mildew Is on our zin- nias and there Is some signs of 1t on our monthly blooming roses Tn beds. Could we use the same rem medy that you advised us to cure our Doro- thy Perkins on other plants that seem to be similarly affected? Mrs. Y.
 A. The remedy recommended to you through The AgeHerald by the writer would aDswer the purpose for most any form of mildew; of course, in the absence of definite specifi- ! sN,. conclusions could be reached, but you may feel assured that the remedy heretofore recommended would serve the purpose.
 Q. Is there such a thing as Tree Marigold? We have a splendid col lection now in bloom. but we read in a flower magazine Something the seed are obtainable now and if season7 Mrs. M., R. F. 5. I.
 A. There are several types of Giant or Tree Marigold that often grow eight or nine feet high and the flower of these types are un- usually large. and most of the va rfeties are very prolific bloomers. This type is particularly desirable for cut flowers, but there is considera- ble doubt about planting the seed this late securing blooms this season.
 .. We are anxious to get estab- age of bur clover and we write to know, or inquire, the best method to pursue in order to acquire this plant. Do you think 1t is necessary that tho soil be inoculated in order to have success? NJ C., Jackson. Ala
 A. It does require more than one year to thoroughly establish per manent stand of bur clover. The best time to plant the seed Is in Aug ust or September, and while prepa- rattons are not altogether necessary, yet adequate preparations. as though prove profitable. The point Is, aft CT all, that preparations of the soil for the sowing of any seed will generally prove economical. . .
 Q. In the country which we came from we were used to Brussels America we have been unable to buy this vegetable except in cans. Could you tell us if we can grow this plant in our own garden2 Mrs. L.. Pratt i City. Ala.
 A. You can grow Brussels sprouts the same as cabbage and plant them at the same time. This vegetable Is naturally a cold weather plant, and the proper time to grow it in this latitude is either in the winter months or very early In the spring. Q. After alfalfa is established, how many cuttings can reasonably be ex- pected in one season? l.. F., Gen. terville. Ala.
 A.. The answer to this question would depend on how the plant sue ceeded. because no one can ever tell just how the alfalfa plant will suc- ceed on any given soil. The rule is to cut alfalfa as often as 1t blooms, and sometimes. when the plant be- gins to turn yellow, 1t Is really necessary for the future of the plant to cut even before the plant blooms.