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THE SEED ANNUAly OF THE 



KOHlvRABI OR TURNIP ROOTED CABBAGE. 



Ghou Navet [Fr.]. Kohlrabi [Ger.] . Col de Nabo [Sp.], Cavolo Trunze [Ital.] 



This vegetable is 'Very popular with the 

 European populationof our city, and largely 

 cultivated here. It is used for soups, or pre- 

 pared in the same manner as Cauliflower. 

 For late fall and winter use it should be 

 sown from the end of July till the middle of 

 October; for spring use, during January and 

 February. When the young plants are one 

 month Old transplant them in rows one foot 

 apart, and about the same distance in the 

 rows. Theyalsogrowfinely if sown broadcast 

 and thinned out when young, so that the 

 plants are not too crowded; or, they ma}- be 

 sown in drills, and cultivated the same as 

 Ruta Bagas. 



Early White Vienua. The finest va- 

 riet3-ofall, and the only kind we keep. It 

 is early, forms a smooth bulb, and has few 

 small leaves. The so-called large White or 

 Greer is not desirable. 



Earlv White Vienna Kohl-Kabi. 



I/EEK. 



Poireau [Fr.], Lauch [Ger.], PuERO [Sp.]. Porro [Ital.] 



A species of Onion highly esteemed for flavoring soups. Should be 

 sown broadcast and transplanted, when about six to eight inches high. 

 into rows a foot apart, and six inches apart in the rows. Should be 

 planted at least four inches deep. They require to be well cultivated in 

 order to secure large roots. Sow in October for winter and spring use, 

 and in January and Februar}', -for summer. 



I/argfe I/ondon Flag". Is the kind most generally grown. 



I/arge Carentan. This is a French variety which grows to a very- 

 large size; takes the place of the former. 



Large London Flag Leek. 



I^ETTUCE. 



Laitue [Fr.]. Lattich [Ger.]. Lechuga [Sp.]. Lattl'Ga [Ital.] 



Lettuce is with our market gardeners one of their principal and is grown here almost 

 during the whole 3-ear. To grow it well in summer is connected with a good deal of labor, 

 especially during dry weather, as it requires a great deal of moisture and necessitates an 

 almost constant watering. In autumn and earh- spring, when the weather is cool. Lettuce 

 seed if sown broadcast, germinates freely and if transplantel into rich soil will form fine, 

 crisp and solid heads, and it is an established fact that this vegetable grows nowhere better 

 than around New Orleans. In summer the seed has to be germinated before sowing otherwise 

 the ants will carr}- it off. The soil for lettuce can hardly be too rich, as the size of the 

 head depends entirely upon the condition of the soil. Lettuce should be planted out in rows 

 a foot apart, and from eight to ten inches apart in rows. Some kinds grow larger than 

 others; for instance, Butterhead will not require as much space as Drumhead or Perpignan. 



The New Orleans Improved Passion Leltuce is one of our Specialties. 



