Dreer's garden calendar : 1896 . dreersgardencale1896henr Year: 1896 Dreer's Imperial Long Standing Kale. LEEK. Large American Flag Leek. Lauch, Ger. Poirean, Fr Puerro, Sp. One ounce will sow about 100 feet of drill. The Leek is very hardy, of easy culture, and suc- ceeds best in a light rich soil. The whole plant is edible, and is used in soups, boiled with meat, etc. Considered by many as of more delicate flavor than the Onion. Sow early in April, in drills 1 foot apart and 1 inch deep. When the plants are 6 to 8 inches high, transplant in a deep rich soil in rows 12 inches apart and 6
Dreer's garden calendar : 1896 . dreersgardencale1896henr Year: 1896 Dreer's Imperial Long Standing Kale. LEEK. Large American Flag Leek. Lauch, Ger. Poirean, Fr Puerro, Sp. One ounce will sow about 100 feet of drill. The Leek is very hardy, of easy culture, and suc- ceeds best in a light rich soil. The whole plant is edible, and is used in soups, boiled with meat, etc. Considered by many as of more delicate flavor than the Onion. Sow early in April, in drills 1 foot apart and 1 inch deep. When the plants are 6 to 8 inches high, transplant in a deep rich soil in rows 12 inches apart and 6 inches in the rows, as deep as possible, so that the neck may be covered and blanched ; draw the earth to them as they grow. The seed may also be sown in August or September, and the young plants transplanted in the spring. LARGE AMERICAN FLAG. Large, hardy and of excellent quality. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., \ lb. 60 cts., lb. Giant Carentan. The favorite market variety, large thick stem, of mild flavor and attractive ap- pearance. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., \ lb. 60 cts., lb. MUSSELBURGH. Grows to a very large size, with broad leaves, spreading like a fan; hardv and of excellent quality. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., } lb. 60 cts., lb. $' London Flag. An old and popular sort; one of the hardiest and best for winter use. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., \ lb. 40 cts., lb., §
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