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Plant Potatoes, but the Early Pose should not be planted before 
the hitter end of this month. 
Divide and transplant Shallots. Transplant Cabbage plants sown 
in November. Onions, if not already set out, should be hurried with 
now, so they may have time to bulb. Those who desire to raise Onion 
sets, should sow the seed this month, as they may be used for setting 
out early in the fall, and can be sold sooner than those raised from 
seed. Creole seed is the only kind which can be used to raise sets from. 
Northern seed will not make sets. This I know from experience. 
Asparagus roots should be set out this month. 
Red Oats can be sown. I consider these and German Millet the 
two best annual forage plants for Louisiana. 
Cucumbers can be planted in the hot-bcd ; they are mostly planted 
here during November and December, but if the hot-bed is properly 
made, those planted in this month will bear better than those planted 
in November. 
FEBRUARY. 
All winter vegetables can be sown this month, such as Spinach, 
Mustard, Carrots, Beets, Parsnip and Leeks. Also, the early varieties 
of Radishes and Spring and Purple Top Turnip, Swiss Chard and 
Kohlrabi. 
Sow for succession, Lettuce, Cabbage and Early Cauliflower; if the 
season is favorable and the month of April not too dry the latter may 
succeed. 
Cauliflower and Cabbage plants should be transplanted ; Shallots 
divided and set out again. 
Sow Sorrel, Roquette, Chervil, Parsley, Cress and Celery. 
Peas of all kinds can be planted, especially the early varieties. 
The late kinds should be sown in January, but they may be planted 
during this month. 
This is the time to plant the general crop of Potatoes. On an aver¬ 
age they will succeed better when planted during this, than during any 
other month. 
Herb seeds should be planted, tender varieties bcstsowm in a frame, 
and transplanted into the open ground afterwards. 
Asparagus roots should be planted ; this is the proper month to sow 
the seed of this vegetable. 
Plants in the liot-bed will require attention ; give air when the sun 
shines and the weather is pleasant. If too thick, thin out so they may 
become sturdy. 
Bush Beans can be commenced with this month; Cucumbers, 
Squash and Melons may be tried, as they often succeed ; if protected by 
small boxes, as most gardeners protect them, there is no risk at all. 
Corn can be planted towards the end of this month. For market, 
the Adams Extra Early and Early White Flint are planted. I recom¬ 
mend the Suuar varieties for family use ; they are just as large as those 
mentioned, and Stowel’s Evergreen is as large as any variety grown. 
Mangel Wurzel and Sugar Beet should be sown in tins month for 
stock. Sweet Potatoes can be put in a bed for sprouting, so as to have 
early slips. 
