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Divide and transplant Shallots. Transplant Cabbage plants sown 

 in November. Onions, if not already set out, should be hurried with 

 now, so they may have time to bulb. Those who desire to raise Onion 

 sets, should sow the seeds this month, as they may be used for setting 

 out early in the fall, and can be sold sooner than those raised from 

 seed. Creole seed is the only kind which can be used to raise sets 

 from. Northern seed will not make sets. This I know from exper- 

 ience. Asparagus roots should be set out this month. 



Red Oats can be sown. I consider these and German Millet the 

 two best forage plants for Louisiana. 



Cucumbers can be planted in the hot bed ; they are mostly planted 

 here during November and December, but if the hot bed is properly 

 made those planted in this month will bear better than those planted 

 in November. 



FEBRUARY. 



All winter vegetables can be sown this month ; such as Spinach, 

 Mustard, Carrots, Beets, Parsnip and Leeks. Also the early varieties 

 of Radishes and Spring and Purple Top Turnip, Swiss Chard and Kohl- 

 rabi. 



Sow for succession Lettuce, Cabbage and Early Cauliflower ; if the 

 season is favorable and the month of April not too dry the latter may 

 succeed. 



Cauliflower and Cabbage plants should be transplanted ; Shallots 

 divided and set out again. 



Sow Sorrel, Roquette, Chervil, Parsley, Cress and Celery. 



Peas of all kinds can be planted, especially the early varieties. 

 The late kinds should be sown in January, but they may be planted 

 during this month. 



This is the time to plant the general crop of Potatoes. On an 

 average they will succeed better when planted during this, than during 

 any other month. 



Herb seeds should be planted ; tender varieties best sown in a 

 frame, and transplanted into the open ground afterwards. 



Asparagus roots can be planted ; this is the proper month to sow 

 the seeds of this vegetable. 



Plants in the hot bed will require attention ; give air when the sun 

 shines and the weather is pleasant. If too thick, thin out so they may 

 become sturdy. 



Bush Beans can be commenced with this month ; Cucumbers, 

 Squash and Melons may be tried, as they often succeed ; if protected 

 by small boxes, as most gardeners protect them, there is no risk at all. 



Corn can be planted towards the end of this month, For market, 

 the Adams Extra Early and Early White Flint are planted. I recom- 

 mend the Sugar varieties for family use ; they are just as large as those 

 mentioned, and Crosby's Extra Early is as large as any variety grown. 



Mangel "Wurtzel and Sugar Beet should be sown this month for 

 stock. Sweet Potatoes can be put in a bed for sprouting, so as to have 

 early slips. 



