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Louisiana, or C reole Onion. This is generally of a light red 
color, darker than the Strassburg, and lighter in color than the Weth¬ 
ersfield. The seed I have been selling, of this kind, for a number of 
years, has been raised on Bayou Lafourche, and never has failed to 
make fine large Onions. 
The crop of Creole Onion seed having failed two years ago, I sold 
a good deal of Italian seed, and had ample opportunity to see the re¬ 
sults. The Giant Rocca I have discarded; it takes too long to bulb 
and is very spongy. The Bermuda and Red Tripoli have done fair, 
but the onions do not mature as early as the Creole, and do not keep 
so well, although attaining a very large size, more so the Bermuda. 
They are of mild flavor and well adapted to be used up in spring; but 
I would not recommend them to be raised for shipping, except the 
White Queen. 
NEW ITALIAN ONIONS. 
New Queen. This is a medium sized white variety from Italy, 
very early and fiat; can be sown as late as February, and good sized 
bulbs will yet be obtained. It is of mild flavor and very fine when 
boiled and dressed for the table. It can not be too highly recom¬ 
mended. 
Qiant Keel Bermuda. Globular in shape, of reddish color, 
darker than the Rocca, otherwise similar. 
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SHALLOTS. 
Echallottk (Fr.), Schalotten (Ger.j. 
A small sized Onion which grQws in clumps. It is generally grown 
in the South, and used in its green state for soups, stews, etc. There 
are 'two varieties, the Red and White; the latter variety is the most 
popular. In the fall of the year the bulbs are divided and set out in 
rows a foot apart, and four to six inches in the rows. They grow and 
multiply very fast, and can be divided during winter and set out again. 
Late in spring, when the tops become dry, they have to be taken up, 
thoroughly dried, and stored in a dry, airy place. 
PARSLEY. 
Persil (Fr.), Petersilie (Ger.), Perjil (Sp.L 
Plain Leaved. j Improved Garnishing. 
Double Curled. 
Parsley can be sown during the fall from August to October, and 
during spring, from end of January to end of April. It is generally 
sown broad-cast. 
Plain Leaved. This is the kind raised for the New Orleans 
market. 
Double Curled. The leaves of this variety are curled. It has# 
the same flavor as the other kind, but is not so popular. 
Improved 0«*n ni$liiiig:. This is the best kind to ornament a 
dish; has the same flavor as the other kinds. 
