LEEK 
(^Allium porrum). 
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 
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. Leeks 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 
13 inches apart, and about 8 inches in the row. Prepare trenches and earth 
up in the same way as Celery. Well manure. 
CANNELLS’ MAMMOTH — A superior kind, very 
hardy, blanches well, and grows to a large 
size; a splendid exhibition variety 
6d. & Is. per pkt.. Is. 6d. per oz. 
Per pkt. Per oz. 
Champion — This Leek has gained many honours. It was a d. s. d. 
Certificated by the Royal Horticultural Society at the 
Vegetable Conference, 1389 fid. & 1 0 — 
Giant Ayton Castie — A very large and fine variety ... — I 3 
Henry’s Prize — Flavour mild fid. & 1 0 1 fi 
London Fiag'— Large, broad leaved — 0 (i 
Musselburgh — Large Scotch ; finest stock — 10 
The Lyon (Re-seleeted )— 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 circumferenee fid. & 1 0 — 
Other varieties can be supplied. 
For Plants, .we page 42. 
LETTUCE. 
( Lactuca sativa.) CoMPOSixat. 
CULTURE. — Sow from the first week in March till September for 
succession. When 3 inches high, remove the strongest plants to prepaied 
ground, and plant them in rows from 1 to 2 feet apart, according to size. 
For 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 Fehriiarv. 
COS VARIETIES. 
Cannells’ Eynsford Drumhead — a fine white 
variety, medium-sized and very compact li.’arts, but little 
wa-ste, crisp and sweet ; a splendid variety. For with- 
ftanding a severe frost this will be found a good hardy 
kind in sealed pkta. I <i — 
Cannells’ Giant Cos — Larger and finer in every way than 
tne 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. & 10 1 fi 
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