The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-15

lection should be given to perennial towering plants during winter. Will you please tell me what sort of protec- ton is needed and when should it be applied and how? Mrs. W, Montgom- cry. Ala
 A. It is not absolutely essential to protect perennial Towering plants dur ing winter this far south. A light mulch of leaves around about the plant is to be recommended but the piling of manure around the roots is not rec commended.
 Q. How deep should peonies be planted? The book says not to plant too deep but gives no specific informa- tion? Mrs. L., Jasper, Ala.
 A. The top of or crown should not be more than two inches under the soil surface. The depth would depend also on the size of the plant or clump of roots.
 .. I have read about red top and want to know if this is what is called red top clover, or is it a grass that is meant?-R. ", Garden City, Ala.
 A. When red top is mentioned in any bulletin or writing, red top grass. known also as herds grass, is meant. There is really no such thing as red top clover.
 Q. I notice that you recommend car pet grass to be sown in the fall or win ter months when my paper says that the cold will kill carpet grass. What are the factS?-C. T., Greenville, Ala.
 A. Carpet grass sown during the winter months will not come up until all danger of freezes have passed. This is q natural grass, like crab grass, and will take care of itself under all conditions
 Q. We used to grow an old-fashioned plant called yorrow, but 1 don't see 1t any more. Can you tell me if there is now any such plants for sale?-Mrs. R., Decatur, Ala.
 A. Many nurserymen have this plant It is generally listed under the name of milfoil or achillea. There are white and various shades of color.
 Q. If you were going to set out oceans, what time of the year would you do it?-T. H., Lineville, Ala.
 A. December is considered the best time to set out oceans as well as most other nuts and fruits for the reason that much time is required for the plant to settle and begin to establish root sys- tenn to sustain rapid spring growth.
 Q. I am very fond of the flower known as mankshood but am told that the plant is deadly poison and l would like to know is there a variety that Is not poisonous that could be safely planted where there are many children present?-Mrs. H., Sheffield, Ala.
 A. All species of acorite or manks- hood are poisonous, but the plant, leaves or roots would have to be taken into the stomach to cause injury, so that the danger is very remote.
 O. We used to grow calamus root but have lost our plants. Can one buy seed or must roots be secured for another start?-Miss s., Russellville, Ala.
 A. Calamus or sweet flag (acorus) is generally propograted from the roots and these may be secured from nursery men.
 Q. Do you think Fulghum oats planted this late would stand the win ter: II. T., Biounstvlle. Ala.
 A. The Fulghum oat while perhaps not as hardy as some rust proof types will stand through most of our winters without serious injury. l do not hesi- tate to recommend them.
 C.. Does it pay to try to save old peach trees that have become infested with borers and if so, what method should be used? O. w.. Kennedy, Ala.
 A. doubt if it pays to try to save very old peach trees that have become infested with borpr, or other serious troubles Better set out new stock and take care of them when they come into bearing very quickly.
 Q. 1 am interested in sweet alyssum and I have just read in Il magazine