The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-05

l same. The sulphate is usually a little stronger in actual potash but it's not quite so soluble or quickly available as the muriate. The price of the pot ash unit should be the governing fac | tor in buying. | (Q0 Do you recommend the use of dynamite in breaking up land and for the removal of stumps?-K. R., Win field, Ala.
 (A.) Much would depend on condi- tions. Dynamite will remove stumps and often may be economically used in ditching but the question of compara- tive cost should be taken into consid- eration. Dynamite is often too expen- sive when manual labor can be cheaply obtained. Its a good idea to test out any proposition before deciding on the cheapest and most effective method. 1 (Q). Is there table or rule to go by as to the depth to plant the various seeds?-G. H., La Grange, Ga.
 (A.) There has been attempts to construct such table but there are so many exceptions on account of various soil conditions as to void the rules. Experience and judgment must finally govern. The truth is that most seeds are planted too deep. I. . have been delayed in planting Crimson you consider it safe to plant?-W. O., Salem, Ala.
 (A.) I think that vetch planted any time in October would succeed in your climate. While October is late to SOW Crimson clover the chances would be good for it. t l (Q.) Our fields are Overrun this year with big gray bug that we call the stinking bug. It seems to bother the cowpeas more than anything else. Could you suggest anyway to get rid of them ?-S. G., Hartselle, Ala.
 (A) I don't know of any practical way to combat this pest. The ordinary insecticides won't serve the purpose. Kerosene oil emulsion is effective but its doubtful if the bug does enough damage to warrant the use of it. An entire change of crops is sometimes resorted to. -
 e. My peaches and pear trees need pruning and would like to do the job now as later on I expect to be away. Is there danger of pruning such fruit at this season? G. A.. Tuscumbia, Ala.
 A. It will be perfectly safe to go ahead and do such pruning now. The l can do a better job while live foliage is present.
 Q. have some fine tea roses that were damaged by last winters cold want to give them some protection this winter and write to know the cheapest and best method. Mrs. D., Decatur. Ala.
 A. Besides mulching the plants with | leaves or litter you can tie a coating of straw around the branches just be fore the advent of the coldest period in the year. It's only the very tender roses that need any protection in the southern states from the coldest winters.
 Q. have location in which I would like to plant Towering bulbs to remain indefinitely. Some that would take care of themselves and become naturalized Can you tell me what would be appropriate? Mrs. C., OK ford, Ala.
 A. There are many such bulbs as wei as pereiinal Towering plants. Dutch hyacinths, jonquils, daffodils and vari- ous types of narcissus would serve your purpose. See letter for plan of flower beds.
 c. A friend in Europe sent me collection of tuberOuS rooted begonias. I have never succeeded heretofore in growing such and am now appealing to you for advice. Mrs. L. R., R. F. D., 1.
 A. The main factor in planting tu- berous begonias is to set them very shallow in good rich fibrous loamy soil. They should not be set closer than eight to 12 inches apart, depending on the ifTiety. They are not hard to get