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LEEK. 
Lauch, GER. Poireau, FR. Puerro, Sp. 
The Leek is very hardy, of easy culture, and sueceeds 
best ina light rich soil. ‘he whole plant is edible, and is 
used in soups, boiled with meat, ete. Considered by many 
as of more delicate 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. 
American. Large, hardy, and of excellent quality. 
Pkt. 5 ets., oz. 25 ets., + 1b. 60 ets., lb. $2.00, 
Giant Carentan. The favorite market variety, large 
thick stem, of mild flavor and attractive appearance. 
Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts., ¢ Lb. 60 ets., Ib. $2.00. 
Musselburgh. Grows to a very large size, with broad 
leaves, spreading like a fan; hardy and of execelJent 
quality. Pkt. 5 ets., oz. 25 cts., 3 lb. 60 ets., Ib. $2.00. 
London Flag. An old.and popular sort; one of the 
hardiest and best for winter use. 
Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., + 1b. 50 ets., Ib. $1.75. 
GLONS.: 
Melons thrive best in a light, rich soil. Plant early in May, when the ground has become warm and dry, in hills 6 
feet apart each way for Musk Melons, 8 feet for Water Melons. 
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 out to 3 
plants per hill. 
vines, and makes the fruit mature earlier. 
hibridize. 
trausplant to open ground. 
Melone, GER. Melon Muscade, FR. 
Jenny Lind. The earliest variety; netted, of small 
round size, excellent flavor. 
Pkt. 5 ets., oz. 20 cts., + Ib. 33 ets., Ib. $1.00. 
Golden Jenny. A small, highly prized early variety ; 
the flayor is not equalled by any other sort. 
Pkt. 5 ets., oz. 20 ets., + Ib. 40 cts., Ib. $1.25. 
Green Citron Netted. Medium size, deeply netted, 
nearly round, flesh thick and of delicious flavor. 
Pkt. 5 cts., 0z. 15 cts., + 1b. 80 ets., lb, $1.00. 






BALTIMORE. 
Baltimore. An oval green-fleshed Melon, which should 
be largely grown. It is very productive; of good size, 
flesh thick and of delicious flavor, and is largely grown 
by leading market gardeners as being in every way a 
desirable sort, Pkt. 5 ets., oz. 15 cts., + Ib. 30 ets., 
Ib. $1.00. 

When about 1 foot long, pinch off the tips to make them branch, as it strengthens the growth of the 
Be careful not to piant pumpkins or squashes near them, as they will 
A few hills, for early use, may be had by sowing on pieces of sod ina hot-bed, and when warm enough 
MUSK MELON (CANTELOUPE). 
Melones Muscatel, SP. 







EMERALD GEM. 
EMERALD GEM MUSK MELON. 
Too much eannot be said of the quality of this prolific 
Melon. The vines are strong and well set with fruit which 
ripens early. The rind is thin, of a green color, and the 
seed cavity small. Almost the entire fruit consists of rich, 
luscious flesh of a delicate salmon color. 
Pkt. 10 ets., oz. 2U ets., ¢ lb. 50 ets., Ib. $1.50. 
Netted Pineapple, or Nutmeg. An excellent Melon, 
of medium size, flesh green, firm, juicy, and very 
sweet. Pkt..5 cts., oz. 20 ets., + lb. 35 ets., lb. $1.00. 

Ask for special prices for Melon Seed in large quantities. 
