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Gradus, Laxtoniaii, Potlatch and Telephone are the cream of all wrinkled varieties. 
They produce large, well-filled pods of a luscious flavor. 
Onion Sets—Plant as soon as the ground can be worked; one quart will plant a 
50-foot row; use 8 to 10 bushels to the acre. 
Onion Seed—Sow thickly for producing Onion Sets, and thinly for growing large¬ 
sized Onions. The soil for the latter cannot be too rich. The varieties for producing 
sets are Yellow Strasburg and White Silver Skin. For producing full-sized Onions 
the first year, sow the Red Wethersfield, Yellow Danvers, Yellow Prize-Taker, Mam¬ 
moth White Silver King, and any of the Southport Globe varieties. 
Parsley—Sow the Buist’s Garnishing and Moss Curled—they are the best The 
Single or plain-leaved, although not as desirable for garnishing, is more hardy and 
has a much stronger flavor. 
Sow out of doors—Mustard, Leeks, Spinach, early varieties of Radish, Early Flat 
Dutch and Buist's Mammoth Purple Top Globe Turnip and Ruta Bagas. 
Sow Egg Plant and Peppers in hot-bed. 
Tomato—Sow in hot-beds BuisPs Earli-Belle, New Monarch, Prize Belle, Buist's 
Market Champion, and Prize Stone (nothing equal to them). 
FEBRUARY 
This is really the gardening month of the South. Time lost now cannot be 
recovered. If the important hints suggested in the January operations have been 
taken advantage of, you are now ready for active^ duty, and have perfected your 
plans for the season. Those who started their hot-beds in December or January 
should have fine plants ready for planting from the cold frame; if well hardened off 
and weather settled they will start growing without a check. Transplanting to the 
open ground varies with locality. Cabbage, for instance, is not affected by cool 
nights, while Tomatoes and other tender plants would perish. We can lay down no 
definite rule for exact time of planting and sowing, owing to the changeable seasons. 
If the season is late, or your soil is cold and heavy, planting should be deferred. In 
all cases, when it is possible, use a spading fork around the roots in preference to a 
spade, “and remember it is useless to expect good crops from barren soil.” Plenty 
of manure and muscle are the important levers required in raising profitable crops 
after sowing Buist's Seeds. The following varieties are suitable for present planting: 
Beet—Crosby’s Egyptian, Early Eclipse, Buist’s Extra Early, Detroit Blood 
Turnip, and do not overlook the Buist’s Perfect Model. We advise those who have 
never raised the Swiss Chard to try it this season. This variety may truly be called 
“Cut and Come Again.” The leaf stalks are prepared similar to Asparagus, and it is 
greatly preferred by many. It is a delightful dish. 
Beans—Bush, or Snap-Shorts, in sheltered situations. Sow about the middle of 
the month the Early Red Valentine, Stringless Green Pod, Buist’s Prolific Stringless, 
Bountiful, Best of All Wax and Dwarf Golden Wax. The Black Valentine is hardier 
than other green pods and withstands greater changes of weather. It is not liable to 
rust, but lacks quality when compared to others recommended. 
Cauliflower—Transplant from frames. Although they are more successfully grown 
in forcing beds or frames, yet in many localities where the atmosphere is moist, they 
can be cultivated successfully as a garden crop. The most desirable varieties are the 
Early Erfurt, Early Snowball, Paris, and Danish Dry Weather. 
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Cabbage—Sow Buist’s Improved Drumhead and Flat Dutch. These are the finest 
stocks of late Cabbage grown, and are always sure to produce fine large heads. They 
have been awarded as many as twenty-two premiums in one season. There is nothing 
equal to them. They are put up and sold only under our seal. Always select the 
strongest looking plants for your planting. If the Spring sowings of early varieties 
have not yet been set out from the hot-bed, attend to it at once. 
Carrot—Sow Early Scarlet Horn, Half Long Scarlet, Scarlet Chantenay and 
Buist’s Long Orange; the latter for main crop, either for garden or field culture. It 
produces very large, smooth roots. 
