. Thorburn's seeds. Nursery stock, New York (State), New York, Catalogs; Bulbs (Plants), Catalogs; Flowers, Seeds, Catalogs; Grasses, Seeds, Catalogs; Vegetables, Seeds, Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental, Catalogs; Agricultural implements, Catalogs. 24 J- M. ThORBURN & Co., 36 CORTLANDT STREET, NeW YoRK POIREAU LEEK Puerro ^orro Culture.—Sow very early in the spring in drills 6 inches apart and i inch deep. Thin out to i inch. When about 7 inches high, transplant them in rows 12 inches apart, and as deep as possible, but do not cover the young center leaves. Water thoroughly, if dry when plante
. Thorburn's seeds. Nursery stock, New York (State), New York, Catalogs; Bulbs (Plants), Catalogs; Flowers, Seeds, Catalogs; Grasses, Seeds, Catalogs; Vegetables, Seeds, Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental, Catalogs; Agricultural implements, Catalogs. 24 J- M. ThORBURN & Co., 36 CORTLANDT STREET, NeW YoRK POIREAU LEEK Puerro ^orro Culture.—Sow very early in the spring in drills 6 inches apart and i inch deep. Thin out to i inch. When about 7 inches high, transplant them in rows 12 inches apart, and as deep as possible, but do not cover the young center leaves. Water thoroughly, if dry when planted out. Draw earth up to them as they grow; rich soil is required. Take up and store inearth in a cool cellar before winter weather. The seeds may also be sown in September, and the young plants transplanted in spring to where they are to Per pkt. Best Large Flag Winter. Hardy and productive $0 05 Large Rouen Winter. A stand- ard sort; fine keeper .... 05 Large Carentan, or Musselburgh. Distinct and dark-colored leaves; stout in habit, and hardy 05 London Summer 05 Oz. Lb. $0 20 $0 50 $1 20 20 15 50 60 40 50 50 75 25 MELON, MUSK Melon Muscade Melon Muscatel ©antalu^e Culture.—Select a light, sandy, rich soil, and after all danger of frosts is over, and the ground has become warm and dry, plant in hills 4 to 6 feet apart each way, 6 to 12 seeds to a hill. ^^^^ When up, and all danger of insects has passed, pull out all but 3 plants. Cultivate until the vines cover the ground, and pinch the ends of the growing shoots to induce early fruiting. Ashes, lime, or even dry road dust, is excellent to sift over young plants when the dew is on, to prevent the attacks of insects. A few hills for early use may be had by sowing in hotbeds, on pieces of sod or in pots. The seed may also be started out of doors under hand frames or glasses. It is quite important that proper soil be selected for growing Musk Melons. 870 Long Island Beauty. On style of Hackensack. The earliest and f
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