The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-02

OOt1ls things is the largest business there is are much the same, yet this does not mean that successful professional man or trained merchant could sue. ceed. Intelligence, sound judgment and good business ability will certainly help, but many other things too mum. erous to mention are also required chief of which is hard work and a lot of it. Truck farming is an easy, busi. ness to break into because capital is not absolutely essential, yet like every other business, capital is needed and can be employed to great advantage. never advise any one to go into truck farming exclusively, but I do tell some people that as a side-line it often pays and after sufficient experience may be profitably extended into an exclusive business. Like many other businesses it's best to start small and let it grow if 1t will.
 Better Save All Feedstufs
 Everyone interested knows that all staple animal feedstuff is high and that there is a slim chance that prices will so any lower yet many farmers are letting the time slip. by when it will be too late to remedy the loss at- tending poor yield of corn and oats. On a recent country trip the writer saw many corn fields a total failure, many that would not yield 10 bushels to the acre and but few that would 20 over 15 bushels. Some fields had the fodder removed, others the tops cut out, while some was cut clear to the ground and the entire stalk hauled into the barn. Most of the fields had a dense growth of native grasses which if harvested for hay, would represent a value as food for animals for in excess of the corn crop, but no effort was be- ing even a stray boil of cotton unpicked same farmers would not think of leav- ing even astray boil of cotton unpicked in his field. This is a curious situa- tion hard to explain. The writer asked several farmers why they did not harvest the hay crop. Some actual ly seemed surprised, making it neces- sary to explain. The many reasons given were nearly always different but surprising number, while agreeing as to the native grasses value, never thought of their own industry. There were exceptions though as some were cutting everything in sight, even weeds, many of which are as valuable as the grasses.
 Questions And Answers
 D. How long does it require to get lespedeza we'll established? U. R., Montevallo, Ala.
 A. It could be done in two years providing one will keep weeds and grasses down with a mower. Lesepdeza is a hot summer and fall growing plant and it's an easy matter to cut down weeds and grasses before the les pedeza makes much growth.
 0. Is there a sale in Birmingham for winter radishes and what varieties are best to plant for the demand? Mrs. V., West Blocton, Ala.
 A. There is only a limited demand. The Chinese rose is. perhaps the best, still the white celestial and the black ones have some sala. See. letter for further particulars. fs ts
 O.. When and how do you plant parsley to succeed for home consump- tion? Mrs. T., Fairfield, Ala.
 A. Parsley is a cool weather plant and in this climate the seed had better be planted in September. They are dif- ficult to get started but with some protection from the hot sun it can be done. For family use a small bed is all that's needed and this can be water ed, shaded and taken care of.
 0. What is the best variety of seed oats to plant in Talladega county, where sown in the early fall?-H. l., Talla- dega, Ala.
 A. A good, heavy sample of either native grown, ,rust-proof, apples on Full ghum would suit best. Seed grown in your own county would be preferred.
 0. If rye be sown broadcast in Sep tember, will it produce much growth to turn under in the latter part of January w. G., Lineville, Ala.
 A. Much depends on the character of the weather. The plant is naturally a slow grower and not much growth is made late in winter.
 Q. I read great deal about the value of dwarf issex rape. Do you have to feed this plant altogether in the green state or is it possible to make into hay to be fed dry ?-P. A., Greensboro, Ala.
 A.-Rape is primarily a green feed and cannot be utilized in the dry state. The most economical way to utilize is to cut and throw to live stock still it may be grazed by exercising some care in preventing hungry stock eating too much.
 G. saved my paper white Narcissus bulbs and am anxious to plant some of them in time to be in bloom Christ mas. When should they be planted I have Dutch hyacinths also and would they bloom at the same time?-A1iss s., Tuscaloosa, Ala.
 A. It is rather early to plant paper whites for Christmas blooms, but the time required for blooming depends all together on method of culture. Paper whites will often bloom in six to eight week under certain conditions. To be safe, make several plantings at inter vals. Dutch hyacinths require much longer and should be planted now for winter blooming.
 Q. Is it too late to fertilize a young orchard put out last January Mrs. r., R. F. D. No. 8.
 A. It is doubtful if any highly stimu- lating fertilizer could be applied this late to advantage. Cultivation would help a great deal.
 Q. Can you pull the Japanese persim- mons before ripe and allow to ripen in the shade without injury?-Mrs. D. O., Greenville, Ala.
 A. Yes, it is often done, but the quality is better if allowed to ripen on the trees or at least allowed to remain until partly ripe.
 0. Notwithstanding the dry weather, I raised a good crop of Cushaws and pumpkins, but there is little demand for them now, but a dealer tells me l.