GARDEN MANUAL FOR THE SOUTHERN STATES. 
DIRECTIONS FOR PLANTING. 
The directions given here are for Southern Louisiana. If applied to localities north of here the time 
of planting will not be quite as early in the Spring and earlier inthe Fall. For instance, the directions 
given for January will answer for February in the northern part of this State and Mississippi and the South- 
ern part of Alabama. In autumn directions for September can be followed in August. For the middle and 
southern parts of Flomda, sowing can be done much earlierin the Spring, and in the Fall much later than 
in Louisiana. In the northern part of Louisiana. Mississipp1 and Texas, as well asin the southern part of 
Alsbama, very little can be plantedin November and December. 
JANUARY. 
During this month 
Vegetable Garden. ON’ "Z,inach, “Mus. 
iard,. Carrots, Beets, Turnips. Leeks, early Radish, 
and forthe last crop the Black Spanish, White Cali- 
fornia Mammoth and Chinese Rose. 
Early varieties of Turnip and Ruta Baga for table 
use can be sown. : 
Sow Lettuce, Endive, Cabbage, Broccoli, Kohlrabi 
and early Caulifower. As the weatheris very un- 
stable, it 1s best to sow in a frame and protect young 
plants during severe cold weather, 
Cress, Chervil, Parsley and Celery. the latter for 
cutting, should be sown. also Roquette and Sorrel. 
If the hot-bed has not been prepared during the 
previous month, it should be done at once, to sow 
Eggplants, Pepper and Tomatoes: the latter can be 
sown alittle later than the former. 
Plant Peasfor general crop, such as Black-Eyed 
and large White Marrowfat. Champion of England. 
Eueenie, Stratagem, Telephone and other varieties. 
Towards the end of this month the Extra Early vari- 
eties, like First and Best, Little Gem. Early Wash- 
ington, Blue Beauty; American Wonder. Prince of 
Wales, Daisy or Dwarf Telephone. Gradus. Nott’s 
Excelsior, Morning Star, Tall and Dwarf Sugar and 
Alaska may be planied. 
Divide and transplant Shallots, also set out Cab- 
bage plants sown in November. 
Onions. if not already transplanted. should be 
hurried. sothat they may havetimeto bulb. Those 
who desire to raise Onion sets should sow the seed 
towards the end of this month. as Onion sets which 
are set out eariser in the fall can be sold earlier than 
those raised {rom seed. 
Itis better to sow Onion seeds for sets in Feb- 
ruary.asthey generally get too largeif sown this 
month. Northern seeds will not make setsin our 
climate. 
Sow Sweet and Medicinal Herbs such as Thyme, 
Saee. Marjorum, Bene, Rosemary, Pot Marigold, 
Borage, Savory, Balm. Tansv and Wormwood. 
Cueumber can be planted forforcing. It is best to 
plant the seeds in d.rt ban-is first. and when the 
third leaf is developed. transplant into the hot-bed. 
Although Cucumbers for shipping are mostly 
planted in November and December. if the hot-bed 
is properly made, those planted in this month will 
bear better than if planted in November. 
Sei out Strawberry plants 
Fiel Plant Potatoes, The Early Rose and 
* Bliss Triumph should not be planted be- 
fore the latter part of this month. Peerless and 
as second early varieties may be planted after the 
Tst. 
Asparagus roots should beset out, also Red Rust- 
Proof Oats, Seed Rye, Barley, Whest, Vetches, Buck- 
wheat, all varieties of Clover, Dwarf Esséx Rape, 
Kentucky Blue, Red Top, Rescue, Johnson, Tall 
Meadow Oat, Meadow Fescue, Guinea and Orchard 
Grasses, Timothy, all varieties of Miliet and Giant 
Beggar Weed may be sown. 
Fruit trees of all kinds, such as 
Orchard. Pecans, Pear. Plum. Peach, Apple, 
and Orange as wellas other varieties of Fruit Trees 
enumerated in this catalogue, should be planted. 
Jauuary and February are the best months toset 
- out fruit trees. 
Contiuue to sow flower 
Flower Garden. seeds during this month 
for spring and early summer blooming. The best 
varielies are Verbena, Phlox, Petunia, Summer 
Chrysanthemum. Lychnis, Flax, Scarlet Sage. Hol- 
lyhock. Sweet Alyssum. Snapdragon, Aster, Colum- 
bine, Daisy. Wall Flower. Bell Flower, Sweet Su!- 
tan. Correopsis, Sweet William, Japan and Carna- 
tion Pinks, Larkspur, California Poppy, Heliotrop- 
jum. White and Red Everlasting Flowers, Cand;- 
tuft, Lobelia. Monkey Flower, Love in a Mist, Even- 
ing Primrose, Sweet Mignonette, Dwarf Mourning 
Bride. Flowering Sweet Peas and Pansies, also 
Japan and Tiger Lilies and Narcissus bulbs for lai> 
flowering. In a cold frame sow at the end of th, 
monthBalsams (Lady Slippers), Zinnia ,Amaranthus, 
Cockscomb, Rosa Montana, Evening Glory and Nas- 
turtium., and in the Greenhouse in pots Begon:a 
Rex. Begonia. Tuberosa and Cyclamen, Plant Glad:i- 
olus. Hyacinths, Tulips, all varieties of Narcissus, 
Anemones, Ranunculus. Chinese Sacred Lilies, Ox- 
alis or Buttercup, all varieties of Calla Lil'es, Scilla 
Peruviana. Tuberoses. all. varieties of Japan Lilies. 
Amaryllis. Spanish Iris, Star of Bethlehem and 
Freesia bulbs out of doors in sheltered places for 
early blooming. Set out Roses and flowering orna- 
mental shrubs. Fall annzals mentioned in this 
catalogue can be planted this month. 
Plant all varieties mentioned 
Shade Trees. in this catalogue, 
FEBRUARY. 
All winter vegeta- 
Vegetable Garden. bles can be sown this 
month, such as Spinach, Mustard. Carrots. Beets, 
Parsnips, Leeks, early Radishes. White Spring and 
Early Purple Top Turnip. Swiss Chard. Kohlrabi. 
Lettuce, Cabbage and Early Cauliflower. If the 
weather is favorable and the month of April dry, the 
latter will succeed well. 
Cauliflower, Cabbage. Lettuce and Kohlrabi should 
betransplanted, Shallots divided and set out again 
aiso sow Sorrel, Roquette, Chervil, Parsley, Cress 
and Celery for seasoning. 
All varieties of Peas can be planted, especially the 
early varieties. The later varieties are best planted 
in January, but if planted in the early part of Feb- 
tuary they will do well. 
Sweet Herbs should be planted, the most tender 
varieties in a frame. and aiterwards transplanied 
into the open ground. 
Plant Asparagus seed and roots. 
Hot-beds. on account of the changeable weather 
during this month, require a good deal of attention. 
Give air when the sun shines and the weatheris 
.pleasant, otherwise plants will become spindly and 
long legged. I{toothick thin them out so that they 
may become sturdy. 
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, as most gardeners do 
here. 
At theend of this month Early Corn can be planicd 
For market use Adams’ Extra Early, Crosby's 
i nn UattEEtEEtaEI ant Sng 
Steckler’s Seeds Are the Best. 
