The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-02
STRONG SPRAY CAN co
 ON DORMANT PLANTS
McVay Says Best Results Obtained By Spraying Carefully Every Thirty Days 1.
 Throughout Season

to heavy frost. it's best to defer planting until late in April and May.
 co What sort of paint should be used when you want to flisinfect q fresh cut in tree pruning? T. D. Tar rant City: ar iA) Most any sort of paint would serve the purpose such as white lead, asphaltum, house paints, etc., but you this, purpose. It is very important to, disinfect fresh cuts, particularly the large ones, in order. to protect against the attack of disease, worms or. other insects & &n.
 co II notice there are several yari- cities of the horse apple listed in nursery catalogs. want the eld-fash- toned one used to bury in the ground to mellow. Can you thelp out with in- formation? E. M. Pinson, Ala. : ] ;
 N(A) You must refer to the old-fash- toned one, listed as yellow. horse, which becomes yellow when thoroughly ripe. In any event it is one of the best native sorts. + (Q) Should mix a thousand pounds each of cotton seed meal and, acid phosphate together, how much. potash should be added to make it a complete or balanced formula? U. l.. Seddon, Ala. (A) You should either use 150 to POO pounds of m1riate of potash or sulphate would answer, See letter as your question is not clear. M (Q) Would the, California peoples bloom if planted this late? Miss R. Montevalo, Ala.
 l. (A)' I assume that you refer to eschscholtzia which is. the correct name but the common name california poppy is sometimes used in ae general way. They certainly would bloom planted in March not only very soon,, but would keep on blooming until frost. They are very desirable annuals but there are also many other types of poppies both sin gle and double that are worth culti- yating and should be in every flower garden. Ag .sss,.... I~ tQ1 What. variety of nasturtiums do you consider the most desirable? R. B. Fayette, Ala. ., (A) All nasturtiums are desirable and much wonld depend on how high you wish them to grow. The tall varieties when properly taken care of will grow fifteen feet high if supports are given them to run on. There is another type, known as lobbs ,nastur- tiums that are trailing in character and grow about six feet long, The most popular sort is the dwarf nasturtiums, which only grow. about 12 inches high and are particularly desirable for either beds or borders. There are a multitude of varieties representing all colors but generally, the mixed of either type will satisfy anyone. ~ co Should I set out good strong plants of figs now, how soon could expect fruit? F. $. Cottondale, Ala. (A) Depends somewhat on. the variety but you could expect fruit next season or during the summer of all ef1925. As to varieties, all of the following are good; black ischia brown turkey, celestial. green ischia and lemon.
 co Every year I see on the Birming. ham market small sugar pear, where do these come. from and could I grow them in Jefferson county! J. R.. R. F. D. No. s. ~ f
 (A) The pear you speak. of must, be what is called the sand pear and Is shipped from sections on or near the gulf. I very much doubt if you could grow them in this climate because it is sub-tropical fruit.
 co Are there any, of the different maple trees ever green? If so kindly tell me the name of it? Mrs. q nemops olis, Ala. ,5 '.,
 (A) I am unacquainted with any evergreen maple There are varieties that hold their foliage until late in the fall. There are many sorts to pick -R l.. good nursery cataiog. ..E D. (Ql I want to set out a few fruit trees and while I know am late, I your advice about the matter2 Mrs. E. k. F. D. 'Ensley Ala. X
 (A) While 1t might have been more desirable to have planted earlier, I don't consider it too late and if you can secure good stock locally I would go ahead and phantom as early as possible. s(Q) would like to set out two or three crab apples if not too late. I want the kind that makes good sized fruit. Can you tell me if too late and what sorts, to plant? Mrs. N. Albert vile, Ala.
 (A) think it perfectly safe to set out in March, any of the following wouuld please you siberian, transcen dent,t golden beauty or king. I con- slider the transeendent, with it's large yellow fruit striped with red, an extra good sort and besides it is vigorous grower and very ornamental
 co What about sowing oats this late and could anything be sown with them to produce q pasture after oats are cut for hayI A. F. Warrior, Ala.
 (A) It is not too late. to SOW early maturing oats such as the burt Oat. You could sow with the oats, sweet clover, red top grass, orchard grass japan clover and most any other grasses.
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