. LEEK. DrEER's , KaI Large American Flag Leek. Lauch, Ger. Poireau, Fr. Puerro. Sp. One ounce will sow about 100 feet of drill. The Leek is very hardy, of easy culture, and sue 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 (-)nioii. Sow early in April, in drills 1 foot apart and ] 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 sible, so that the neck may
. LEEK. DrEER's , KaI Large American Flag Leek. Lauch, Ger. Poireau, Fr. Puerro. Sp. One ounce will sow about 100 feet of drill. The Leek is very hardy, of easy culture, and sue 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 (-)nioii. Sow early in April, in drills 1 foot apart and ] 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 sible, so that the neck may be covered and blan- ched; 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. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 20 cts.; \ lb. 60 cts.; lb. J; except where noted. Larsre American Flagr. (See cut) Large, hardy and of excellent qualiity. Giant Carentan. The favorite market va- riety, large thick stem, of mild flavor and at- tractive appearance. 3IUSSelburgll. Grows to a very large size, with broad leaves, spreading like a fan; hardy and of excellent qualtity. London Flag-. An old and popular sort ; one of tlie hardiest and best for winler use! Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 20 cts,; \ lb. 50 cts.; lb. $ '
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