. Giant Carentan. LEEK. Lauch, Ger. Poireau, Fr. Pucrro, Sp. The Leek is verj'-hard}', of easy cultare, and succeeds best iu a light rich soil. The whole plant is edible, and is used ill soups, boiled with meat, etc. Considered by many as of more delicate flavor than the Onion. Sow early m Ai)ril,iu drills 1 foot apart, and 1 inch deep. When the plants are 6 to 8 indies hiirli, truusplant in a deep ricli soil iu rows 12 inches apart and 6 inches in the rows, as deep as possible, so that tlie neck may be covered and blanched ; draw the earth to them as they grow. Tlie seed may also be sown in A
. Giant Carentan. LEEK. Lauch, Ger. Poireau, Fr. Pucrro, Sp. The Leek is verj'-hard}', of easy cultare, and succeeds best iu a light rich soil. The whole plant is edible, and is used ill soups, boiled with meat, etc. Considered by many as of more delicate flavor than the Onion. Sow early m Ai)ril,iu drills 1 foot apart, and 1 inch deep. When the plants are 6 to 8 indies hiirli, truusplant in a deep ricli soil iu rows 12 inches apart and 6 inches in the rows, as deep as possible, so that tlie neck may be covered and blanched ; draw the earth to them as they grow. Tlie seed may also be sown in August or September, and the youug plants transplanted in the spring. American. Large, haixly, and of excellent quality. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts., i lb. 60 cts., lb. $ Giant Carentan. Tlie favorite market variety, large thick stem, of mild flavor and attractive appearance. Pkt. 0 cts., oz. 25 cts., i lb. 60 cts., lb. .$ Musselburg;h. 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. 60 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. $ MeLONS. Melons thrive best in a light, rich soil. Plant early in May, when the ground has become vrarm and dry, in hills 6 feet apart each way for Musk Melons, 8 feet for Water jMelons. 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 nut to 3 )ilants jier hill. When about 1 foot long, pinch off 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 ojien ground. MUSK MELON (CANTELOUPE). Melone, Ge
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