. Poireau, Fr. LEEK Puerro, Sp. Culture.—Sow 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 aspossible,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 cut.) A fine, large va- riety of Leek, which is very mild and tender. The Leeks grow very long and thick, and are pure white in color. It belongs to the onion family
. Poireau, Fr. LEEK Puerro, Sp. Culture.—Sow 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 aspossible,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 cut.) A fine, large va- riety of Leek, which is very mild and tender. The Leeks grow very long and thick, and are pure white in color. It belongs to the onion family, and the lower part of the leaves or stem blanch white and may be eaten raw, being milder than the onion. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 45 cts.; £ lb., $ Giant Carentan. Produces a large thick stem, and is of mild flavor. The leaves are dark and the"plant is very hardy and it is suitable for planting either in the spring or fall. Pkt, 10 cts.; oz., 35 cts.; $ lb., $ Musselburg. Grows to a very large size, with broad leaves, spreading like a fan. It is hardy and well suited for the home garden. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 35 cts.; J lb., $ London, or American Flag. A well-known and popular sort, hardy and good quality. Grows long and is rather broad. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; | lb., 80 cts,
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