. Dreer's garden calendar : 1897. Seeds Catalogs; Nursery stock Catalogs; Gardening Equipment and supplies Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Fruit Seeds Catalogs. LEEK. Large American Flag Leek. Lauch, Ger. Poireav, Fr. Puerro, Sp. One ounce will sow about 100 feet of drill. The Leek is very hardy, of easy culture, and succeeds 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 deli- cate flavor than the Onion. Sow early in April, in drills 1 foot apart and 1 inch deep. When the plants are
. Dreer's garden calendar : 1897. Seeds Catalogs; Nursery stock Catalogs; Gardening Equipment and supplies Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Fruit Seeds Catalogs. LEEK. Large American Flag Leek. Lauch, Ger. Poireav, Fr. Puerro, Sp. One ounce will sow about 100 feet of drill. The Leek is very hardy, of easy culture, and succeeds 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 deli- cate 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. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 20 cts.; \ lb. 60 cts.; lb. $, except where noted. Large American Flag. Large, hardy and of excellent quality. Giant Carentan. The favorite market variety, large thick stem, of mild flavor and attractive appearance. Musselburgh. Grows to a very large size, with broad leaves, spreading like a fan ; hardy and of excellent quality. London Flag. An old and popular sort; one of the hardiest and best for winter u<e. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz, 15 cts.; \ lb. 40 cts.; lb. $ Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Henry A. Dreer (Firm); Henry G. Gilbert Nursery and Seed Trade Catalog Collection. Philadelphia, Pa. : Henry A. Dreer
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