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so as sometimes to reach the ground. The colour, too, is very 

 distinct, being a light, almost yellow green, totally different from 

 the glaucous or gray tint of the leaves of almost all other kinds 

 of Leek. As before observed, this is not a very hardy variety, but 

 it is early and swells rapidly, which renders it very suitable for an 

 autumn crop. 



Large Rouen Leek. — Stem short, very thick, seldom exceeding 

 6 to 8 in. in length, with a diameter of 2 in. or more, and growing 



Large Yellow Poitou Leek natural size). 



almost entirely covered by the soil ; leaves commencing to 

 separate, fan shape, almost at the level of the ground, numerous, 

 closely overlapping one another, folded into a spout shape, 

 stiff, of moderate length, and usually pendent at the extremity. 

 The blade of the leaf is broad and dark green, with a gray 

 or glaucous tinge. This is a very fine and productive variety, 

 equally good for a winter as for an autum crop, swelling less 

 rapidly than the preceding kind, but, on the other hand, very 

 slow in running to seed, and therefore yielding a more prolonged 

 supply for table use. 



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