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FOR THE SOUTHERN STATES. 
DIRECTIONS FOR PLANTING. 
The directions given here are for Southern Louisiana. If applied to localities north of here, 
the time of planting will not be quite as early in the Spring and earlier in the Fall. For instance, 
the directions given for January will answer for February in the northern part of this State 
and Mississippi and the southern part of Alabama. In autumn, directions for September can 
be followed in August. For the middle and southern part of Florida, sowing can be done 
much earlier in the Spring and in the Fall much later than in Louisiana. In the northern part 
of Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas, as well as in the southern part of Alabama, very little can 
be planted in November and December. 
JANUARY. 
In this month Spinach, Mustard, Carrots, 
Beets, Turnips and Leeks may be sown, also, 
early varieties of Radish, and for the last crop 
the Black Spanish, White California Mam- | 
moth and Chinese Rose. 
Early varieties of Turnip and Ruta Baga 
for table use can be sown yet. 
Sow Lettuce, Endive, Cabbage, Broccoli. 
Kohlrabi and early Cauliflower. As the 
weather is very unstable, it is best to sow in 
aframe and protect the young plants during 
severe cold weather. 
Cress, Chervil, Parsley and Celery, the latter 
for cutting, should be sown; also, Roquette 
and Sorrel. 
If the hot-bed has not been prepared already 
during the previous month, it should be done 
at once, to sow now Egg Plants, Pepper and 
Tomatoes; the latter can be sown a little 
later than the former. 
All kinds of Herb Seeds may be sown dur- 
ing this month. 
Plant Peas for general crop, such as Black- 
Kyed and large White Marrowfat, Champion 
of England, Eugenie, Stratagem, Telephone 
and other varieties. Towards the end of this 
month the Extra Early varieties, like First and 
Best, Little Gem and Alaska may be planted. 
Plant Potatoes. The Early Rose should not 
be planted before the latter part of this month, 
but Peerless and other second early varieties 
may be planted after the first. 
Divide and transplant Shallots, also set out 
Cabbage plants sown in November. 
Onions if not already transplanted should 
be hurried now, so that they may have time 
to bulb. Those who desire to raise Onion 
sets, should sow the seeds toward the end of 
this month, as Onion sets which are set out 
early in the Fall can be sold earlier than those 
raised from seed. 
It is better to sow Onion seed for sets in 
February, as they generally get too large if 
sown in this month. Northern seed will not 
make any sets in our climate. 
Asparagus roots should be set out this 
month; also Red Oats may be sown. I con- 
sider this and the German Millet, which ought 
to be sown in March, the two best annual 
forage plants for Louisiana. 
Cucumber seed can be planted now for 
forcing. Itis best to plant the seed in flower 
pots first, and when the third leaf is developed, 
transplant into the hot-bed. 
Although Cucumbers for shipping are 
mostly planted in November and December, 
if the hot-bed is properly made, those planted 
in this month will bear better than those 
planted in November. 
Fruit trees of all kinds, such as Pear, Plum, 
Peach, Apple and Orange should be planted 
now. 
Sow Pecans now. Continue to sow flower 
seeds during this month, for Spring and early 
Summer blooming. 
FEBRUARY. 
All winter vegetables can be sown this 
month, such as Spinach, Mustard, Carrots, 
Beets, Parsnips and Leeks. Also, the early 
varieties of Radishes, White Spring and Early 
Purple Top Turnip, Swiss Chard and Kohl- 
rabi, Lettuce, Cabbage and Early Cauliflower 
may be sown. If the weather is favorable and 
the month of April dry, the latter will succeed 
well. 
Cauliflower and Cabbage Plants should be 
transplanted. Shallots divided and set out 
again; also, sow Sorrel, Roquette, Chervil, 
Parsley, Cress and Celery for seasoning, if not 
sown already. 
All varieties of Peas can be planted in this 
month, especially the early varieties. The 
later varieties are best planted in January, but 
if planted in the early part of February they 
will do well. 
February is the best month to plant the 
general crop of Potatoes, as on an average they 
will succeed better if pianted during this 
month than any other. 
Sweet Herbs should be planted, the most 
tender varieties in a frame, and afterwards 
transplanted into the open ground. 
This is the proper month to sow Asparagus 
seed, also to plant the roots of this vegetable, 
if not done so previously. 
Hot-beds, on account of the changeable 
weather during this month, require a good 
deal of attention. Give air when the sun 
shines and the weather is pleasant, otherwise 
plants will become spindly and long legged. 
If too thick, thin them out, so that they may 
become sturdy. 
You may begin to plant Bush Beans as soon, 
as the weather permits; also Cucumbers, 
