CATALOGUE FOR THE SOUTH. 21 
CHIVES OR SCHNITTLAUCH. 
One of the finest and most 
the entire Onion family. Much more 
delicate in flavor than Shallots. The tops 
are used for seasoning Salads, Cream 
Cheese, ete. This plant is of an easy cul- 
ture, but requires partly shade during 
the summer and high soil. Plant from 
December to April. Price, 50c. per bunch. 
delicate of 
CHERVIL. 
An aromatic plant, used a good deal for 
seasoning, especially in oyster soup, and 
is often cut between Lettuce. Sow broad- 
east during Fall and Winter for Spring, 
and in January and February for Summer 
use. 2 ounces to 100 feet. Packet, 10c.; 
oz., 50c.; 14 lb., $1.50, postpaid. 
GARLIC. 
It is a staple product of Southern 
Louisiana, and is raised for home consump- 
tion and shipping. It is used for flavoring 
stews, roasts and various other dishes. 
It should be planted in October and 
November, ‘in drills two or three feet 
apart, about 6 inches in the drills and 1 
inch deep. Price, 4% 1hb., 20c.; 1b., 50c., post- 
paid. 
FENNEL. 
CULTURE.—Sow in Spring in rows 16 
to 20 inches apart. Thin out so as to have 
the seedings 5 to 6 inches apart, and water 
as plentifuly as possibe. The plant sis 
usually eaten boiled. In flavor it resembles 
celery, but with a sweet taste and a more 
delicate odor. Packet, 10c.; oz., 25c.; 4 Ihb., 
60c.; 1b., $2.00, postpaid. 
CORN SALAD. 
This is a hardy winter salad, the small 
leaves being served like lettuce during the 
cool Fall and early Winter months. It is 
used also for garnishing meat dishes in 
the same manner as Parsley and Cress. 
Sown thinly in drills during August, Sep- 
tember and October to supply fresh leaves 
during the cool Fall and Winter months. 
One ounce will plant fifty feet of row. 
Packet, 10c.; 0Z., 25c.; 14 1h., 75c.; lb., $2.50, 
postpaid. 
CRESS. 
CULTURBRE.—Used for salad during the 
Winter and Spring. Sow broadeast or in 
drills six inches apart. Plant in Spring 
and Fall. 
WATER CRESS.—Well known perennial 
aquatic plant. Is easily grown along the 
margins of ponds and streams, where it 
increases both by spreading of roots and 
seeding. Has a pleasant pungent flavor. 
Packet, 10c.; 0oz., 60c., postpaid. 
BROAD-LEAVED.—This variety is ex- 
tensively cultivated for market. EE: is 
sown from early Fall to late Spring. It 
resembles Water Cress. It is considered a 
wholesome dish. Packet, 10c.; oz., 20c.; %4 
lb., 60c.; lb., $2.25, postpaid. 
CURLED OR PEPPER GRASS.—A popu- 
lar salad which should be sown early in 
the Spring at short intervals, for succes- 
sion. Packet, 10c.; o0z., 20c.; %4 Ilhb., 60c.; 
lb., $2.00, postpaid. 
WHITE SHALLOTS. 
A small multiplying onion, grown ex- 
tensively in Louisiana. Large quantities 
are Shipped to Northern markets. Set 
out from August to March, 5 bushels to an 
acre. Sold out; ready in June. 
