. Giant Carentan. LEEK. Lauch, Ger. Poireau, Fr. Paerro, Sp. The Leek is very hardy, of easy culture, and succeeds best, in a liglit 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 Augu
. Giant Carentan. LEEK. Lauch, Ger. Poireau, Fr. Paerro, Sp. The Leek is very hardy, of easy culture, and succeeds best, in a liglit 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. American. Large, hardy, and of excellent quality. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts., i lb. 75 cts., lb. $ Giant Carentan. The favorite market variety, large thick stem, of mild flavor and attractive appearance. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts., i lb. 75 cts., lb. $ Musselburgh. Grows to a very large size, with broad- leaves, spreading like a fan; hardy and of excellent, quality. Pkt. 5 cts.,oz. 25 cts., i lb. 75 cts., lb. $ London Flag. An old and popular sort; one of the hardiest and best for winter use. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., i lb. 50 cts., lb. $ M6L0NS. Melons thrive best in a light, rich soil. Plant early in May, when the ground has become warm and dry, in hills ff: feet apart each wav for Musk Melons, 8 feet for Water Melons. Previous to sowing the seed, mix a few shovelfuls of well-rotted manure in each hill, and plant in each 12 to 15 seeds ; after all danger of the bugs is over, thin out to 3 plants per hill. When about 1 foot long, pinch oflT the tips to make them branch, as it strengthens the growth of the vines, and makes the fruit mature earlier. Be careful not to plant pumpkins or squashes near them, as they will hibridize. A few hills, for early use, may be had by sowing on pieces of sod in a hot-bed, and when warm enough transplant to open ground. MUSK MELON (CANTELOUPE). Melone, Ger. 3Ielon
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