The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-30

me problem. and While there are d, the one given here has in gen. end do we'll on the red clay soils of Birmingham's hills.
 Q. There is a round white winter turnip that is a splendid keeper that we grew in the north. Would you know what it is and if it could still be planted in this section? Mrs. w., Clan ton, Ala.
 A. The variety you refer to is per haps the breadstone, largely grown in northern states. Other good and similar sorts, adapted to the south and may be planted this late,. are sweet German, white globe and southern snow white globe. There is little danger of any hardy sort getting killed.
 Q. Is there such a thing as a regu- lar winter spinach that stands the racket? G. L., Gadsden, Ala.
 A. There is variety known as prickly winter, which is perhaps the most irrestant to cold but the quality is no so desirable. Most all varieties will stand a lot of cold the best of which for ,..h.S winter planting bOomsdale
 Q. You published in The Age Her aid some time ago the names of several different paints that were suitable to paint the cuts on trees when pruning Will you name one that we can easily obtain? NJ. E., Hanceville, Ala.
 A. One of the best, easily obtain able and desirable for all purposes is white lead obtainable from any paint Ia sho .l Ln T. luted with pure raw linseed oil to the proper thickness. You may obtain all ready diluted.
 c. Two years ago I ordered the old fashioned bridal wreath flower, but the plants, while blooming pretty, are small and different and not what expected. Is there a difference? Miss M, Gun tersville, Ala.
 A. There is more than one type of bridal wreath. In fact, there is long list of the spireas and it would pay you to consult good nursery catalog, which would explain the difference. Q. 1 want a Jasmine vine that has fine foliage and white flowers. Can you tell me the name of it? Miss L., R. F. D. 3.
 A. It is known as the star jasmine from its profusion of star-shaped white flowers.
 Q. I am trying to make a lawn on very sandy soil. Have tried Bermuda grass, but not successful. Could you suggest some satisfactory covering? A. S., Moundville, Ala.
 A. Carpet grass, very similar growth to Bermuda, ought to serve the purpose as it succeeds even on very poor sandy land, but it would do better if you could introduce some well routed animal manure or vegetable matter into the soil. English or Italian rye grass might be sown with the carpet grass for quick effect, pending the time required for the carpet grass to spread and be- come effective.
 Q. l am told that you can buy the radiance rose in the tall or tree form. Is this so and where may they be se- cured Mrs. o.
 A. Yes, not only the pink and red radiance roses are obtainable in tree forms but many other varieties simi- lar in type to the radiance. Local nurserymen either have them or will readily secure for you.
 Q. Will the blue berries I see adver- in southern nurserymen's catalogs do
 
 known to be acid Mfrs. J. w., Leeds, Ala.
 A. They certainly will. Blueberries will produce profitable crops on soils too acid for most any other plant. The bearing period or rather ripening ,be- gins in June and extends for about three months. No, the punches don't ripen all together like grapes.
 .. Want two or three different fruits to grow in a chicken yard where the ground would not be cultivated, What would succeed best under such conditions? s?-Mrs. C., Albany, Ala.
 A. The Abundance plum is known to do we'll under such conditions and a suitable variety of Mulberry, the va riety preferred would serve a good pur- pose. Figs, pears and peaches also do well. Such trees not only afford desirable shade but fruit for both fam fly and chickens.
 .. What variety in pears is the surest cropper and one that makes good preserves to sell in the markets Mrs. $. M, Fort Deposit, Ala.
 A. The pear known as the pineapple sand pear is certainly the surest crop per. The writer has never known of its failing and being blight proof will live for years. The fruit is large. hard and coarse but cooks beautiful white and unlike others holds its color. They are good to eat when gathered before full ripe and allowed to mellow in the shade.
 Q. l am going to make me an as- paragus bed right away and want to plant the roots in December but I see so many different varieties in various catalogs that l don't know which one to order. Please mention one that you could recommend?-Mrs. l.. P, Shef- field, Ala.
 A. There is so little difference that you could hardly be disappointed. Giant Argentenill, Barrs Mammoth, Conovers Callossal and Palmetto are all very de- sirable.
 Q. I remember that last year you had something to say about growing CauliflOwer. I am confused about the time to plant. Will you please tell us again Miss F., Athens, Ala.
 A. The seed should be planted within the next 30 days to produce the plants, just like cabbage. The plants must be set as soon as danger from severe freezes has passed. The plant must head before warm weather.
 Q. Which is the earliest variety of carrot to grow for shipment to the northern market? T. O., Cuba, Ala.
 A. In growing carrots for market in large way it's best to find out from the northern produce men just what variety or type they prefer. Some of the earliest sorts are not desirable The