The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-05-04

whlpp0OrWIl In c0lorS, but much
smaller. 1t is a hybrid variety worked
up by the national agricultural depart
ment as one resistant to root, knot; and
wilt, caused by the attack Of microsco-
pical worms known as ninatodes. 1t
lis more bunch-like in character than
the true runner, but is spreading, in
character, especially when planted early
and on good soil. 1t is very desirable
for hay or other purposes for which
cowpeas are sold. -
Q. had better luck last year with
tomatoes by planting the seed in. hills,
where they remained after thinning to
one plant, until they quit bearing in
the winter. What time would dyou,
plant the seed in this manner for fall
crop? H. D., Oakman, Ala. W
A. For a main or late crop the idea
| is a good one when eariiness is not de-
sired as such plants live longer and
are not so subject to blight, wilt and
other diseases The month of May is
Hsuitable time, but they can be planted
as late as June. sal,f -
Q. In applying nitrate of soda to
garden truck to make it grow, do you
recommend it to be used just as you
buy it or would its application dis
solved in water be more effective or
cheaper! Mrs. j., Albany, Ala.
A. 1t is generally safer and more
| economical to apply nitrate of soda in
the solid form as purchased 1t is
! important and desirable to beat it up
into fine or granular powder before
use. 1t is natural for it to become
lumpy and there is danger of injury
through using too much when in Jumps.
@. Is it possible to grow the pole
beans without sticking them and just
let thena run around on the groundZ
1t is difficult to get stakes where we
live, but 1--we want to grow the running
bean as we all like them so much bet
ter.-Mrs. e. F., Ensley, Ala.
A. 1t is not profitable to try to grow
running snap beans without providing
adequate supports. 1t is no great job
to stake up few pole beans. Set up
posts 3 to II feet apart, run a strong
wire on top of posts and then attach
strings from the wire to the plant
Q. Is it necessary to fight the potato
bug. after the plants get their full
growth? Miss B., Ashland, Ala.
A. 1t certainly is. The potato bug
is one of the easiest to control and no
live ones should be left on the old vine
to perpetuate his race.
@. Our English peas were a failure
this year. Could we expect any re-
suits from planting this late in the
season? T. e., Elkmont, Ala.
A. 1t is doubtful. Being primarily
cool weather plant, the hot sun would
likely overcome them before they could
amount to anything.
q. We have planted corn twice, but
due to the, bud worms, we must plant
| again. Is there a remedy to prevent?
T.. A., Sterrett, Ala.
A.. Wet conditions and poorly drain
ed soil are the chief factors in pro-
noting injury from bud worms. 1t is
doubtful if there is a satisfactory and
practical poison for this pest, although
busting the young plants with any
poisonous insecticide does help.
Q. What Towering or bedding plants
may be put out now to flower through
the summer and fall? Miss r., Flor
'ence, Ala.
A. There is almost an inexhaustible
list of such plants, some of which fol-
lows: Ageratum, snapdragon, Colum-
bine, asters, balsams, daisies, marigolds,
candy tuft, carnations, centaurea, can
,terbury bell, chrysanthemums, larkspur,
pinks, phlox, sweet William, feverfew,
gaillardia, geraniums, heliatrOpe, Ian
tana, lobelia, alyssum, mignonette, pc
tunias, saliva, yerbena and vinca. Many
of the foregoing can be easily grown
from seed.
| Q. My. ported plants and some of my
| flower beds are badly infested with
earth worms that would like to get
rid of. Could you tell me of some
simple and harmless remedy that /
might use? Mrs. P. L.
A. The simplest and safest remedy
is light application Of lime to the
soil surface or the use of lime water
| in watering. There are some few
plants, though, that won't stand lime or
very little of it. Better tell us what
plants are involved.
@. My caunas, now coming up, be-
came all twisted in the bud and there
seems to be some insect that is caus-
ing the trouble. What should be done
to save a. fine collection Mr.. W.,
Pell City. ALA.
- A. Such condition is Usually caused
by small green worm. that eats holes
in, the leaves and works on the buds.
Any poisonous powder, recommended
for leaf eating insects, If busted on fo-
liage and in manner to reach the bud
will quickly relieve the plants.
Q. My snap beans, after coming up
d few days and very healthy looking.
now appear to be sick, some of the
leaves turning yellow, crimping up and
there are a few holes in the leaf. Is
this disease or insect and what should
be done? s. f., Alexander City, Ala.
A. / think careful examination of
the underside of leaves will reveal a
small plant louise. Spraying so as to
reach the. trouble with soapy water