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Leek 
Two Ounces of Seed Will ■ CCI/ Allow Four Pounds 
Sow 100 Yards of Row LCtLIx to the Acre 
A Native of Switzerland 
Sow when the apple is in bloom and again in midsummer. If 
for permanent position, sow in rows of 2 feet apart; if for transplanting, 
sow in close beds. To secure a full development, thin out the rows or 
plant the seedlings at 4 inches apart in the row. Before the danger 
of hard frost take up the plants and preserve in trenches the same as 
celery. Yield from about 100 to 150 bushels to the acre. 
The Leek in common language may be said to be a cousin of the 
onion—in flavor it is quite similar. While the onion grows best on 
dry lands, the Leek flourishes where there is more moisture. The 
Seed is generally sown in a Seed bed and subsequently transplanted to 
a more permanent location. It is a strong feeder, frequently growing 
to twice the size of the largest onion. The edible portion is not the 
root but an extension upward of the stalk which is bleached like celery, 
sometimes growing to a length of twelve inches. 
Large London or Flag—86 Days 
Scotch or Broad Flag—an old standard variety, still the most popular, 
with recurved broad leaves. Listed by us over a hundred years ago. 
Monstrous Carentan—86 Days 
Very superior, large rooted, broad leaved. The largest type and very 
hardy. Similar to the larger Rouen. Stems sometimes 3 in. in diameter. 
Musselburgh—86 Days 
A remarkably large and showy variety. Leaves broad, deep green, and 
flat. Very popular. Hardy edible stems, 6 to 8 ins. in length. 
Pkt. e*. K lb. Lb. 
Carentan.05 .30 .90 3.00 
Large London or Flag.05 .30 .90 3.00 
Musselburgh.05 .30 .90 3.00 
Two Ounces of Seed Will 
Plant 100 Yards of Row 
LETTUCE 
Plant Three’Pounds to the Acre 
Lettuce cultivated in Europe since 1562, origin before that unknown 
To have fine Lettuce in early 
Spring, sow in seed bed in the Sep¬ 
tember preceding, protect the plants 
dining the Winter in a box covered 
with glass or with litter. Early in 
the Spring transplant half into rich 
ground. The other half force to 
an earlier development under the 
sash. When ground can be worked, 
sow in a hot-bed and transplant, 
but Autumn-sown plants are best. 
For a later supply, sow in drills 
when the Cherry tree is in bloom; 
when up a few inches, thin out, 
leaving plants 10 to 12 inches apart. 
White Big Boston—70 Days 
This variety resembles Big Boston 
in appearance except that its outer 
leaves do not turn red and are 
smoother than most varieties. We 
consider this strain superior to Big 
Boston and just as early. It is as 
productive as the regular Big Boston 
and is an exceptionally fine lettuce. 
Pkt., 6c. ; oz., 20c.; i lb., 60c.; 
lb., $1.90. 
White Big Boston 
