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Rey. F, D. Talmage died, 1912 
Steamer Gen. Chanzy lost, 1910 
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Chinese Emperor resigned, 1912 
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Conflagration at Houston, 1912 
Atlantic Fleet returned, 1909 
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VEGETABLE GARDEN.— All’ winter 
vegetables can be sown this month, such 
as Spinach, Mustard, Carrots, Beets, Par- 
snips, Leeks, Radishes, Swiss Chard, Kohl- 
rabi, Lettuce, Cabbage and Early Cauli- 
flower.. If the weather is favorable and 
the month of April dry, the latter will suc- 
ceed well. 
Cauliflower, Cabbage, Lettuce and Kohl- 
rabi should be transplanted, Shallots divid- 
ed and set out again, also sow Sorrel, 
Roquette, Chervil, Parsley, Cress and Celery 
for seasoning. 
All varieties of Peas can be planted. 
Sweet and Medicinal Herbs should be 
planted. 
Plant Artichoke, Rhubarb and Asparagus 
seed and roots. Set our Horseradish roots. 
Hot-beds, on account of the changeable 
weather during this month, require a good 
deal of attention. 
Begin to plant Bush Beans as soon as 
the weather permits; also Cucumbers, 
Squash, and Melons, as they often succeed 
if protected by small boxes or dirt bands, 
covered with glass. Set out Onion Sets, 
Chives, and Shallots. 
At the end of this month Early Corn can 
be planted. For market use Adams’ Extra 
Harly, Crosby’s Dwarf Sugar, Frotscher’s 
Adam’s Early, Harly Sugar or New Eng- 
land, Stowell’s Evergreen, Early White 
Flint and other early varieties. 
FIELD.—February is the best month to 
plant a general crop of all varieties of 
Potatoes, aS on an average they will suc- 
ceed better if planted during this month. 
Plant Jerusalem Artichokes. 
All of the Grasses, Clovers and Field 
Seeds mentioned for January can be sown 
this month, as well as Bermuda Grass. 
Sorghum, Millo Maize and Kaffir Corn can 
also be planted. 
Mangel Wurzel and Sugar Beets should 
be sown for stock food. Sweet Potatoes 
can be put in a bed for sprouting, so as to 
have early slips. 
Sow all varieties of Field Corn. 
ORCHARD. Plant fruit trees of all 
kinds. Pecan nuts may be planted to raise 
trees from. 
FLOWER GARDEN.—Sow flower seed 
for late spring and early summer, such as 
Zinnia and Balsams (Lady Slippers) in 
frame, Torenia, different varieties of Gom- 
phrenas, ete. 
Set out Roses and ornamental Shrubs. 
Plant Gladiolus and Tuberose bulbs, Sweet 
Alyssum, Candytuft, Snapdragon, Pansy, 
Aster, Chinese and Japan Pinks, Daisies for 
late blooming, Lobelia, Reseda, Bottle Pink, 
Sweet Sultan, Phlox, Verbena, Cosmos, 
Correopsis, Sunflower, Cobaea Scandens, 
Rosa Montana, Aristolochia Elegans, Ta- 
getes, Salvia and Vinca. Lay Dahlia bulbs 
in a hot-bed for propagating. Plant all 
bulbous roots as directed for last month, 
Follow same directions as given for Jan- 
uary for Fall annual plants. 
SHADE TREES.—Same directions as 
given for January. 
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