128 GARDENIISG FOR THE SOUTH. 



The above analysis indicates for Garlic a soil abounding 

 in potasb and pliosphate of lime, wbich may be supplied 

 if necessary by a compost of ashes and bone-dust. 



Culture. — Garlic likes a dry light rich soil, but not 

 freshly manured ; the manure should be put on the pre- 

 ceding crop. Prepare the ground as directed for the rest 

 of the onion tribe, and mark it off into drills eight inches 

 apart. Plant the cloves four inches distant in the drills, 

 and two inches deep, and see that they are put in right 

 side up. Keep the ground free from weeds, and light by 

 frequent hoeing; plant from October to March, 



A few roots may be taken up the latter part of May 

 for use as required, but do not lift the crop until the leaves 

 are withered. Break down the seed stalk if it rises, to 

 prevent from running to seed, which Avould lessen the size 

 of the bulbs. 



When the leaves turn yellow, take them up raid dry 

 them thoroughly in the shade, tie them together by the 

 tops, and lay them up for Avinter in a dry loft as you 

 would onions. If the ground is not needed for another 

 crop, they may remain to be drawn as wanted. 



Use. — This plai^it has a well known strong penetrating 

 odor which is most powerful at mid-day. In medicine it is 

 an excellent diaphoretic and expectorant; a diuretic Avhen 

 taken internally. If garlic be steeped in brandy, the 

 tincture it forms is an excellent medicine for children. 

 A teaspoonful should be given every morning in spring to 

 every child on the premises, black or white, that is 

 subject to Avorms, as it acts as an excellent tonic and 

 anthelmintic. Some nations use it \^ery extensiA^ely for 

 seasoning soups and stews, and indeed it enters into almost 

 every dish; but in this country it is not \^ery much liked 

 Still a very slight, scarcely perceptible flavor, or as the 

 French have it — a sowpgon of garlic is not repugnant, but 



