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DIRECTIONS FOR PLANTING IN JANUARY 
This planting guide is for Texas. For localities north oi 
here, plant later in Spring and earlier in the Fall. 
Flower Garden.—Sow in open ground; Alyssum, Bachelor 
Button, Coreopsis, Candyfruit, Carnation, Clarkia, Chry¬ 
santhemum, Columbine, Daisy, Forget-me-not, Larkspur, 
Lobellia, Mignonette, Nasturtium, Phlox, Pinks, California 
P°PPy, Sweet Peas, Virginian Stocks, Verbena. 
Sow in Flats.. — Snapdragon, Petunia, Aster, Salvia, 
Vinca. 
Bulbs.—Hyacinth, Tulips, Tuberoses, Amaryllis, Tuber¬ 
ous Begonias, Calla, Regal and Hardy Lillies. 
Rose bushes and flowering ornamental shrubs can be 
planted now. 
Vegetable Garden.—Beets, Carrots, Chives, Cress, En¬ 
dive, Kale, Mustard, Onions, Parsley, Parsnip, Peas, 
Radish, Salsify, Swiss Chard, Turnips, also Herbs, Leeks. 
Sow in Cold Frame.—Artichoke, Brussels Sprouts, Broc¬ 
coli, Cabbage, Celery, Eggplant, Kohl Rabi, Peppers, 
Tomatoes. Cucumbers can be planted in paper pots for 
forcing. 
Asparagus, Rhubarb, and Horse-Radish Roots, Chives, 
Shallots, Onion Sets and Plants should be set out now. 
Field.—Rust Proof Oats, Seed Rye, Barley, Wheat, 
Vetches and Buckwheat. All Clovers, Dwarf Essex Rape, 
Lespedeza, Kentucky Blue, Johnson and Rye Grasses. 
Orchard. — January and February are the best 
months to plant Fruit Trees. Pecan Nuts may be 
planted to raise trees. Berries and Grapes do well at 
this time. 
DIRECTIONS FOR PLANTING IN FEBRUARY 
Flower Garden.—Sow in open ground; Alyssum, Amar- 
anthus, Ageratum Anchusa, Blue Lace Flower, Calliopsis, 
Candytuft, Clarkia, Chrysanthemum, Celosia, Cosmos, 
Cockscomb, Dahlia, Mignonnette, Nasturtium, Phlox, Pinks, 
Nigella, Sweet Sultan, Verbena, Vinca. Sow all vine seeds 
now. 
Sow in Flats.—Aster, Balsam, Marigold, Snapdragon, 
Salvia, Petunia, Zinnia.. 
Bulbs.—Amaryllis, Caladiums, Canna, Gladiolus, Tube¬ 
roses, Tuberous Begonia, Tigridias, (Mexican Shell Flower) 
and all hardy Lillies. 
Vegetable Garden. — Beets, Carrots, Casaba, Chives, 
Cress, Endive, Kale, Mustard, Onions, Parsley, Peas, 
Radish, Salsify, Swiss Chard, Turnips, Corn, Cucumbers, 
Squashes, and Melons. All Herbs can be planted. Also 
New Zealand Spinach, and Rape. 
Sow in Cold Frame.—Artichoke, Brussels Sprouts, Bi-oc- 
coli, Cabbage, Celery, Eggplant, Kohl Rabi, Peppers, and 
Tomatoes. 
Asparagus, Rhubarb and Horse Radish Roots, Chives, 
Shallots, and Onion Sets can be planted. Jerusalem Arti¬ 
choke and Sweet Potatoes for Slips. 
Field.—Rust Proof Oats, Seed Rye, Barley, Wheat, 
Dwarf Essex Rape, Kentucky Blue Grass, and Lespedeza. 
Red Top, Hegari, Milo Maize, Egyptian Wheat, and all 
varieties of Field Corn. Mangel Wurzel and Sugar Beets, 
and Stock Carrots can be planted. 
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