The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-28

2 something. They are too many A was an unusually bad one for all i'd, wet and lasted through March, to follow.
 early spring and without any land prep aration.
 o. What can I use to remove stove polish from white linen napkins? Miss R., Stonewall, Miss.
 A. Wash in gasoline until all color disappears.
 Q. want to set out some Kieffer and LeConte pears and I see some nurseyman advertising blight proof stock. Is it fact that one may pro- cure blight proof stock of these? T. T. T., Thorsby, Ala.
 A. doubt if blight proof stock is obtainable, still it is possible to develop strains that are more resistent than others. The only blight proof variety that have seen is the pineapple or sand pear. V
 0. want to put out one CT two quinces of a large yellow variety l have seen growing. Under what name is this variety sold? D. H., Woodstock, Ala.
 A. The variety is generally listed as the orange quince, large deep vel low, flesh tender and very desirable.
 Q. To Settle an argument, we want The Age-Herald to tell us which of the two plants, that is the hay, cow pease or soy beans contain the most fertilizer or plant food as expressed in nitrogen, phosophoric acid and potash? T. and G., Tuskegee, Ala.
 A. As general thing the cowpeas hay contains much more of either nitogen, phosphoric acid and potash than soy bean hay. The difference of course would depend much on the state of development of each plant when cut and besides the character of soil would effect the rates.
 o. How is the best way to keep the concentrate of lime sulphur when made. Does it deterorate when crust forms on it and how do you manage when this happens? w. O., Fit. Payne, Ala.
 A. The concentrate of lime sulphur does not readily deteriorate. To prevent crusts on open barrels, apply a coat ing of lubricating oil, which may be skinned off or the liquid drawn from tttC UOtIOus 1hC u may oO uASoOA'So ill hot water and mixed with the balance.
 Q. want a good yellow corn to grow for early roasting ears. Could you suggest variety that does not get hard as quick as some? W. N, Hat tiesburg, Miss.
 A. A good variety is Reids yellow dent and for early use it's important to get seed grown in the north. Any good native yellow would do providing not too, fliaty but, of course, would be much later in producing although larger.
 0. Is it possible to root the stems of the roses that the florists sell in their shops? Miss H.
 A. Generally speaking the stems of green house grown roses are not suit able for roofing as they are most too tender but it is sometimes done where extra large or strong stems are used.
 o. What is the most profitable va riety of Irish potato to grow for the Birmingham market? M. ", Cuba, Alabama.
 A. The Trump is always in demand and few years ago was demanded but now variety makes vrey little difference. Quality is what counts more than color or shape. The Irish cObbler is very Good size as well as quality is what the public now demands.
 c. I want to grow the sugar or wrinkled variety of English pea for early market but some one tells me that these cannot be planted as early as the smooth varieties. Is there any great difference in this respect? T. D., Fairfield, Ala.
 A. The actual difference in cold re- sistance of the plant itself is very lit tie but the hard smooth peas will often germinate in cold wet soil where the wrinkled sorts might rot.
 Q. 1 want an early yellow peach, not Elberta, that would be suitable for this section. Can you suggest a good one? F. R.. Leeds, Ala.
 A. The Arp beauty is famous southern commercial variety that ripens early in June. The skin has flesh tint and the flesh a light yellow. It's a freestone and very desirable.
 c. What size oceans do you advise as the best to set out and how far should they be cut back? Is there much advantage in setting out large trees! s. D., DemOpolis, Ala.
 A. The average person had best con-
 
 fine himself to trees 5 to 6 feet high and these ought to have about one third taken off before setting out. It is possible to succeed with much larger trees but the larger they are the more they should be cut back before setting out. One must be governed by the root system of each individual plant as strong roots would naturally take care of more top.
 Q. In undertaking to prune oceans when altogether dormant l find it diff ficult to tell the live branches from those dead or dying. Would it be safe to wait until the trees begin to bud in early spring? w: l., Montgomery, Alabama.
 A. While the dormant period is per- haps the best it is permissible to wait until the sap begins to rise. One must be careful to disenfect and paint all cuts with white lead paint.
 Q. In using wood ashes as a ferti- lizer is it best to to drill in the row when seed are planted or apply broad cast? S. S., Decatur, Ala.
 A. It's best to broadcast wood ashes if you have a liberal quantity other wise better use in the drills. They are very valuable any way used. TAXATION COMPANY