The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-25

beans in Michigan. Why can't we do It now? Some Of my neighbors tell me We cannot: Mrs. w. W, Wylam. A la.
 A There IS no particular diffi- eulty about growing both lima, navy. or other variety of shell beans, in this section. It's true. that just now. We have to fight the bean bug, but we should realize that We cannot grow anything unless> we are pre- pared to fight insects. Ordinarily white navy beans are successfully grown in Jefferson county, and the yield on good land is not, perhaps. what it is in Michigan. yet it is not disappointing.
 C. l have number of fine Dor othg Perkins roses in Norwood, but the past season, they were so badly diseased that some tree men advised me to get rid of them and plant something else. Can this trouble be controlled by spraying. Advise mea- sures that you think are needed as I don't want te loose my roses. Mrs. D.
 A The Dorothy Perkins rose is probably more susceptible to mildew and leaf spot than any other sort, yet all roses, both climbing and bush, are subject to a number of diseases. Rose diseases. however are not hard to control if preventive measure are resorted to. All plants should now have dormant spray of lime sul- phur ard q repetition of those spray ings should follow at intervals until disease is under control.
 C. Is the bountiful bean I see ad- vertised as early as the Speckled Val entine and are they alike2 B. NJ. N. Eutaw, Ala.
 A. There is practically no differ ence in maturity of these two beans. Much would depend on the strains of the stock There Is of course tre- mendous difference in the two plants. Bountiful makes a much larger plant than Valentine and the pod is two or three times larger and the quality is just as good or better. Bountiful pods look more like pole bean. are frequently sold as such and of course bring better price.
 c. l want the best tall English pea there is. I mean the ones you have to stick. l don't want the small pad ded kinds. Can you tell me what to buy? Mrs. A.. Sheffield, Ala.
 A You will find in seed catalogs number of such kinds. but the old standards. such as Telephone and Champion of England are as good or better than most others.
 Q. I want to plant a cantaloupe that grows like the Rockford only the flesh is yellow or pinkish color. Can you tell me what the name of this kind is? c. O., Oneonta, Ala.
 A. There are several types of Rockyford that have yellow or pink flesh. Most of them are somewhat later in maturity, but for quality, they really surpass Rockford. Bur rell's Gem is splendid type to grow for market. It is late yellow flesh ed Rockyford.
 Q. Can you buy paper bands or boxes in which to start seed? Are they for sale in Birmingham In small quantities? Mrs. L.. Dadeville.
 A. They are made, but I don't be- lieye they are handled in Birming- ham. If you only want few they can be easily made out of cardboard.
 c. Could I secure man in Bir- mingham that understands flowers and could run a small truck garden? Mrs. T.. Gadsden. Ala.
 A. I think so :. Why not send a small classified want ad to The Age Herald? It would doubtless do the work. See letter
 Q. I want to try forcing some to- matoes in a small greenhouse. What variety do you consider suitable for this purpose; that is, Gne of good size? M. R., Ensley, Ala.
 A. A variety known as Bonnie Best Is one of the best forcing sorts and does well in this section. The size is large enough for market use.
 Q. How do you get a start of horse radish? l am so anxious to grow it but I dGn't know how to start. Are there varieties in this, like other vegetables? C. s. Decatur Ala
 A. It is now time to plant out horseradish. The root is the eco nomical method of getting a start There are varieties, the best of which is known as Malner Kern. Roots only cost about BOG per dozen.
 e. What is the fertilizer called formc germ and how do you use it? c. L., Cullman. Ala.
 A Formogerm is an artificial bac- teria for fertilizing leguminous plants or rather inoculating them with the bacteria necessary for their maximum growth Commercial bac- teria of various brands are on the market and all of them are generally beneficial when used in connection with the legumes.
 c. Is there much difference be- tween champion white pearl corn, snowflake and silver mine? W. r., Morris, Ala.
 A. The difference is SC little as to be not worth considering. All three arc very early types cs field corn and ar especially suited for eSrly roast inI ears. early bread corn and for cal ly feed.
 lt Do you plant the curly leaved spinach in the spring or is the long smooth leaved the best? What is the name of the best variety to plant at this time? s. T., Albany, Ala.
 A. The smooth leaved sorts are preferable fer spring planting. They grow faster. make larger leaf. stand up better, don't go to seed as Quicx and are really more desirable. The flanders is best.
 e. Can you tell mo something abont the pink radiance roses2