ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS

Evening Star, Issue 23113, 12 November 1938, Page 23

ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS

“ Sunshine.”—(l) The reason for the fruit of your Burbank plum not maturing is partly the climatic conditions—very warm days with cold winds at night, (2) This plum is not so hardy as some varieties. . Perhaps also the trees carrying .large quantities of blossom were not all fertilised properly. (3) The tree could have been assisted when in blossom by placing a protection from wind around it. “ Azalea.”—(l) 1 have not seen the particular plants you mention. But the following are the best of those shades: Spleudens (deep rose pink), Cocarde (orange). (2) These plants cannot be obtained until the autumn. (3) The daffodils mentioned will be on the market about February. “ Anxious.”—(l) You do not give mo any definite details. (2) You sprayed in September. What spray did you use? (3) You say apple is affected with black spots; do you mean the foliage, as the fruit would not be developed yet? (4) Please answer the above questions; I will then endeavour to help you.

“ Wallflower.”—Your seed was not true to name. You have no doubt mixed varieties, some early and some late.

“ Caversham.”—(l) Yes, it was scarlet rutjner beans that 1 advocated growing without sticks or any supports whatever. (2) If the tips are taken out as they grow the beans will be selfsupporting, and a good crop is assured “Amateur.”—(l) Dig in the crop of oats at once, and allow the surface to remain rough for a few weeks, when it should be ready to receive a good working, using a fork lightly. (2) Just prior to cropping, work into the sujv face a good dressing of new lime.