. LEEK. Poireau, Fr. Puerro, Sp. Culture.âSow early in April in drills 1 foot apart and 1 inch deep. When 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; plants transplanted in the spring. Dreer's Prizetaker Leek. (See Specialties, page 6.) Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; J lb., 75 cts. Large American Flag. Pkt, 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; J lb., 50 cts. Giant Carentan. Produces a large,
. LEEK. Poireau, Fr. Puerro, Sp. Culture.âSow early in April in drills 1 foot apart and 1 inch deep. When 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; plants transplanted in the spring. Dreer's Prizetaker Leek. (See Specialties, page 6.) Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; J lb., 75 cts. Large American Flag. Pkt, 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; J lb., 50 cts. Giant Carentan. Produces a large, thick stem and of mild flavor. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; J lb., 60 cts. Husselburg. Grows to a very large size, with broad leaves, spreading like a fan. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; \ lb., 60 cts. London Flag. A popular sort, hardy and of good quality. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; J lb., 50 cts. ROMAINE, COS, OR CELERY LETTUCE. These are distinct from the ordinary Lettuce, and much liked on account of their crisp, tender quality and delicate flavor. Kingsholm Cos. Forms long, upright heads of narrow leaves, which are crisp and refreshing, withstanding the summer heat. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; J lb., 50 cts. Paris White Cos. Type of Kingsholm; lighter color; very tender. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; J lb,, 50 cts. Trianon Self-folding. (See cut.) A self-blanching Cos Lettuce, very crisp and tender, and of excellent flavor. If the leaves are tied up the plant soon forms a solid head and bleaches Trianon Self-folding Cos Lettuce. to a pure white. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; J lb., 60 cts.
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