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■weeds getting any headway. By the middle of July 

 to the first of August, when Early Potatoes, Peas, 

 and Cabbages are removed, the ground is prepared 

 for the Leeks. 



When everything is in order and the weather 

 favorable, the young plants are pulled and trans- 

 planted in rows one foot apart, and six inches apart 

 in the row. The roots and leaves may be trimmed off 

 a little at the time of transplanting. The only care 

 necessary, from the time of setting out the plants until 

 the Fall, is to keep the soil loose and free from weeds. 



In November the Leeks may be dug up and 

 stored, until wanted for use, in trenches similar to 

 those described for Celery, which can be opened at 

 all times, without much trouble. 



The principal demand for Leeks, in market, is 

 during the Winter and Spring. They usually sell 

 freely, giving a profit of two hundred and fifty dol- 

 lars to three hundred dollars per acre. 



In preparing them for market, nearly all the roots 

 and part of the tops are cut off, then washed and 

 tied in bunches — about six large roots to a bunch. 



There are only two varieties grown to any extent 

 in this country : The London Flag and Muslenbi-egh 

 They are both good, very little if any preference can 

 be given to either. For seed, some of the best roots 

 should be kept and set out the following Spring. 



Those who do not want the trouble of transplant- 

 ing, can sow the seed in a permanent bed and then 

 thin out the plants in the rows to the distance named. 

 By this method, hcnvever, the Leeks Avill not attain 

 as large a size as when transplanted. 



