The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-04-06

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same variety was used. The earlier
corn is planted the longer it takes to
mature, For example, corn planted in
April would require much longer to
mature than the same corn planted in
May or June. 1t is desirable to plant
in succession, and i would say that two
to three weeks apart would be about
right.
@. My English peas seem to have
| escaped the freeze, but l notice that
the stems just under the soil are dis
eased, turning a dark color and some
of the bottom leaves have turned black
and the entire plant seems to be I'M
healthy. What could be done for them
w. D., Eutaw, Ala.
A. l don't think anything can be
done now, inasmuch as the plant is
short lived. This is a serious disease,
allied to stem rot, caused by fungus
which generally ruins the plant before
being noticed.
.. How much ground should I re-
serve for planting 100 pounds of fine
bunch snap beans a friend sent me
d. K, Albany, Ala.
A. Much would depend on distance
Allotted to rows, distance planted in
drill and no little to variety. A hun
dred pounds of bunch snap beans of
good vitality, should require about two
acres of land.
o.. have a young orchard COM
posed of peaches, apples, pears and
plums, most Of which have been set
out two years, and / want to utilize
the ground between the rows for some
profitable crop. What would you sug-
gest! .. R., Garden City, Ala.
A. Most any early garden truck,
such as beans, peas, radish, cabbage.
carrots, squashes, cucumbers, beets and
lettuce could be grown. These crops
would be matured and out of the way
In time to sow such cover crops as
cowpeas, soy beans and velvet beans.
1t would be necessary to leave plenty
of undisturbed ground round about the
trees to prevent root injury.
Y. A great many of my perennial
Towering plants, most of which were
set out in December, seem to be dead
or killed by the severe winter. What
should l do for them or had I better
buy others to take their places? Mrs.
l.. E., Admission, Ala.
| A. Better cut back to the ground
or to live wood. The roots are prob
ably alive and will throw out new
growth. Plants where roots are &C.
tually dead will have to be renewed
20. have meadow or pasture fair
ly well established. but / want orchard
grass mixed in with the other grasses
and clovers. Could I just scatter the
orchard grass on top of the other grass
and expect results? 7. h, Pinson, Ala.
(A.l The idea is all right and 1 be-
lieve If done in March, the spring rains
would beat it in and you would not be
disappointed at the results. Your other
questions involve so much detail that
an answer could not be printed, but I
will send you two bulletins that cover
the subject. -. 80
90 Many of my fine amaryllis
bulbs seem to have been frozen during
the coolest weather, as they are soft
and mushy. Is it possible to secure
new bulbs now and would It be too late
TO put them out? Mrs. r., Tallapoo-
sa, Ga.
(A.) Amaryllis when grown in the
open ground should be protected in this
iatItude during winter, with a covering
OF mulch, leaves, or old manure
straw, etc. would not hesitate to or
DER more bulbs and set out at once.
Inc bulbs are still on the market and
Will be for some time. See letter.
w. While 1 expect to plant more
giadloll later on, want some for early
blooming and write to know if il wouId
De all right to get some bulbs in tbe
ground now. What makes some of the
stems grow crooked, and can tbis he
prevented! Miss W., Bessemer. AS.
AAJ lou may plant gladioi right
way ana It's good idea to plant at
Interva1s to secure a longer blooming
period mere are several things that
cause crooked stems, chief of which
are too shallow planting and the nse
OF ola and very large bulbs. The me.
ulum size don't often make. crooked
stems when planted to s. inches deem
a great many people stake and tie nm
70 a small stick or cane to hold the
plant upright. -9-U tH'
w. My violets have not done well
FOR the past season, and desire TO
move them to another location, Would
you do this now? ANY information will
help: Miss r., Dadeville, Ala.
IAl 1t is permissible to take up now
ana replant to another location. When
you take up the plants examine the
roots closely and should you find any
tnat nave knots or gals on them, they
should be burned or otherwise de-
stroyed. The new location should be
well drained, and while soil should be
fertile, the use of fresh manure should
be avoided.
90 Is it too early to set out chrys-
antheInums in the open round, and
what preparation needed to secure sue
cess! Mrs. p, Albany, Ala.
(A.) 1t is rather early and would