FOR THE VEGETABLE GARDEN. 



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Giant Carentan. 



LEEK. 



Lauch, Ger. Poireau, Fr. Paerro, Sp. 



The Leek is very hardy, of easy culture, and succeeds 

 best, in a liglit rich soil. The whole plant is edible, and is- 

 used in soups, boiled with meat, etc. 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 cts., oz. 25 cts., i lb. 75 cts., lb. $2.50. 



Giant Carentan. The favorite market variety, large 

 thick stem, of mild flavor and attractive appearance. 

 Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts., i lb. 75 cts., lb. $2.50. 



Musselburgh. 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. 75 cts., lb. $2.50. 



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. $1.75. 



M6L0NS. 



Melons thrive best in a light, rich soil. Plant early in May, when the ground has become warm and dry, in hills ff: 

 feet apart each wav 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. When about 1 foot long, pinch oflT 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 open ground. 



MUSK MELON (CANTELOUPE). 



Melone, Ger. 3Ielon Muscade, Fe. Melones Muscatel, Sp. 



Jenny Lind. The earliest variety; netted, of small 

 round size, excellent flavor. 



Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., i lb. 40 cts., lb. $1.25. 



Golden Jenny. A small, highly prized early variety ; 



the flavor is not equalled by anv other sort. 



Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., i'lb. 40 cts., lb. $1.25. 



Greeu Citron Netted. Medium size, deeply netted, 



nearly round, flesh thick and of delicious flavor. 



Pljt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., i lb. 30 cts., 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 cts., oz. 15 cts.,' J lb. 40 cts., 

 lb. $1.25. 



Lmekald Glm 



EMERALD GEM MUSK MELON. 



Too much cannot 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 cts., oz. 25 cts., J lb. .50 cts., lb. $2.00. 

 Netted Pineapple, or Nutmeg. An excellent Melon,, 

 of medium size, flesh green, firm, juicy, and very 

 sweet. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., J lb. 30 cts., lb. $1.00. 



Ask for special prices for Melon Seed in large quantities. 



