LEEK 
(^Allium porrum). 
LETTUCE. 
(^Lactuca saliva.) Composite. 
CULTURE. — Sow from the first week in March till September for 
succession. When 3 inches high, remove the strongest plants to prepared 
ground, and plant them in rows from 1 to 2 feet apart, according to size. 
I'or Spring use sow in Autumn, prick out in frames, and transplant early. 
After being planted they should never be allowed to suffer for the want of 
water. For very early use, sow a little under glass during February 
COS VARIETIES. 
Per pkt. Per oz. 
8. d. B. 
Bath Cos, Black Seeded— The best Cos variety for Autumn 
sowing to stand the Winter “d. 
Cannells’ Giant Cos— Larger and finer in every way than 
the best types of Cos Lettuce. Leaves very broad, and 
rounded in a perfect manner ; very regular in character- 
in fact, every plant may be relied upon to form an enor- 
mous heart, perfect in form, as shown in the accompanying 
engraving fid. & 1 
CULTURE. — For an early crop sow in a pot, pan, or box early in 
February, and place in a frame or a slightly-heated place, and when the 
( 27 ) 
CANXBLLS’ GIANT 003 LKTTUCB. 
plants are 3 or 4 inches high, prick out in a sheltered position or frame in 
rich soil. Here they are to remain until good-sized plants are formed, 
and then transplanted to their permanent quarters. Heeks of very tine 
quality, and good enough for ordinary use, may be obtained from seed 
sown the first week in March, broadcast, on a warm border, and cover 
lightly with mellow soil. Transplant, when large enough, in rows a f^t 
apart, and about 8 inches in the row, in the same way as Celery, Well 
manure. 
CANNELLS’ MAMMOTH— A superior kind, very 
hardy, blanches well, and grows to a large 
size 6d. & Is. per pkt.. Is. 6d. per oz. 
Per pkt. Per oz. 
Champion — This Leek has gained many honours, including s. d. s. d. 
all the First Prizes at the recent International Horticultural 
Exhibitions. It was Certificated by the Royal Horti- 
cultural Society at the Vegetable Conference, 1889, fid. & 1 0 — 
Giant Ayton Castle— A very large and fine variety ... — 14: 
Henry’s Prize — Flavour mild fid. & 1 -0 1 fi 
London Flag— Large, broad leaved — Ofr 
Musselburgh — Large Scotch ; finest stock — 10 
The Lyon (Re-selected)— A thoroughly distinct variety, 
matures early, grows to a great size and weight without 
coarseness. The white part, when blanched, often exceeds 
16 inches in length and 9 inches in circumference fid. &. 1 0 — 
Other varieties can be supplied. 
