The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-25

when the price of seed is high, that one must or should be careful. More information needed.
 Q. What is the best thing to plant in the orchard as a cover crop to fertlize the ground and to prevent washing? F. L., Heflin, Ala.
 A. Witch or crimson clover would serve the purpose. The seed should be planted right away either by them selves or in connection with any of the winter grains.
 l.. What breed of chickens do you recommend for general utility serv- ice and do you advise the buying of stock? Mrs. IT, R F. D. 6.
 A. As to breed of chickens, all de- bends on personal preference. Some will declare that leghorns arc the only chicken to grow, while the next person will have nothing but Rhode Island Reds or Rocks and some will want Andalusians, Cochins, Bramahs and etc. To get 8 start of any chicken it is best to secure some breeding stock and grow your own.
 o. We would like few grapes for home use and write to know when they should be planted and what sort would you recommend? W. L., Gads- den, Ala.
 A. The varieties best adopted to your section would probably be Concord. Lutie and Niagra. These varieties do well in Alabama and where only a few pants are wanted, 1t is better to confine yourself to this limitation.
 Q. What Is the best clover to grow on very poor clay soil? I am anxious to build the land up. M. A, Albert vile, Ala.
 A. There is really no clover that will grow on very poor soil. Any clover that is given a chance on good living conditions will succeed. It may be necessary to lime the land or fertilize to get the clover established, but when once done and the clover makes a showing, you have minia- ture fertilizer factory that will do the work.
 Q. What time of the year Is best to do terracing? P. M., Pelham, Ala.
 A. November and December Is gen. orally the most appropriate time. See letter for general details.
 c. We live in an apartment but would like to have flowers. Could you tell us what we should plant to secure the results needed? Mrs. S.. Muscle Shoals, Ala.
 less we knew all the conditions present. but such bulbs as hyacinths, narcissus, when planted in pots, would serve a good purpose. Other bulbs or plants might be used but 1t would be necessary to know what is desired in order to give definite instructions.
 o. What fig should I plant to make good for general purposes? Mrs. II.
 A. There are several figs that would make good in our section. The best one of which is Celeste, others such as Brown Turkey. Lemon and Ischia, are splendid sorts. Any of these would give splendid results.
 o. When should the myrtle be planted out and what colors do you recommend to be planted? Mrs. c. l., Florence, Ala.
 A. Myrtle being a hardy shrub may be planted in December or at the same time you would plant any other dormant shrub. In the matter o1 colors, there are pink, red, white and lavender, and it is up to you as to colors wanted More information Is needed. See letter.
 o. Can we grow the Darwin tulir in water and pebbles like we grow the early narcissus? Mrs. D.
 A. You cannot successfully gro" Darwin tulips in water. They are late boomers and are suited only for sol growth.
 Q. Is it time to put out strawberry plants and what varieties do you recommend? Mrs. L., Ensley.
 A. It is perfectly safe to put out strawberry plants and the plants are now available. The standard sorts or rather commercial varieties are Klon- dike, Missionary, Lady Thompson and Aroma. Plant any time in the next 30 days.
 o. What are the best figs to plant now for crop the coming year? we want them mainly for preserving Mrs. U., Selma. Ala.
 A. There are several varieties that would serve the purpose, the best of which is probably Ischia, Brown Turkey, Celeste and probably Lemon. Early varieties are desirable ano some varieties not named are some times best. Prices cannot be indi- formation.
 O. We would like to plant some peaches and apples but we don't know what sorts and request that you give us the information. Mrs. s. s.
 A. The apple list is a long one but only a few do we'll in the south. Any of the following will do we'll in the south: Delicious, Remarks Choice' Timber Twig, Red June, Red As trachen, Stayman, Striped June, Yates and Yellow Horse.
 o. What are the best peaches to plant in this section for selling to the local trade? F. O., Decatur, Ala.
 A. There are many varieties but probably the best are Belle of Geor- gia, Carmen, China Kling, Elberta Hiley and Mayflower. A special letter is being written you on the subject which ought to help.
 c. I want to move lot Of holly hooks and write to know if 1t can be done now without injury? N, A., Tus- caloosa, Ala.
 A. It is permissible to move holly hooks now and without danger.
 Q. Will bur clover planted now afford grazing for COW in January? F. D., Route 6.
 A. It will not. There are other