LEEK. 
(Allium Porrum.) ' French, Potreau, 
CULTURAL NOTES. 
Times of Sowing. To obtain large handsome specimens of the finest quality it will be necessary to make a 
sowing in January or early February, as the roots will require a rather longer season of growth than is generally allowed 
for ordinary crops. Sow in pans or boxes of moistened soil in a temperature of about 55° and very lightly cover with 
fine earth. When about two inches high, transfer the seedlings to shallow boxes of rich soil and give them a space of 
three inches each way, taking care not to break the one slender root on which the plant depends at this stage. Grow 
on in the same temperature until mid-March, when they may be placed in a cold frame to undergo progressive hardening 
in readiness for planting out at a favourable opportunity in April. From other sowings made in the open ground in 
February and March it will be easy to secure an early supply, a main crop, and a late crop, for the seedlings may 
be transplanted from the seed-bed at an early stage, and successive thinnings will make several plantations. 
Planting. For an average crop, eighteen inches between the rows and six to nine inches between the plants is 
sufficient ; but to grow large Leeks, they must be allowed a space of twelve to eighteen inches in the rows. In planting, 
first shorten the leaves a very little, then drive in the dibber and put the plant in as deep as the base of the leaves, and 
close in carefully without pressure. On light land it is advisable to grow Leeks in trenches prepared as for Celery. 
Water liberally and occasionally stir the ground between the plants. 
Blanching may be effected in various ways. Drain pipes not less than two and a half inches in diameter, and 
from twelve to fifteen inches in length, answer well for large stems. Tubes of stiff brown paper are also very service- 
able. Drawing up the earth to the stem as growth develops is a simple method of blanching, and the edible portion 
may easily be increased according to the amount of earthing-up given. 
Sutton’s Prizetaker. the finest strain of .Leek in cultivation. The long, thick, pure white 
stems have a most attractive appearance, and to the merit of immense size may be added the advantage 
of a mild agreeable flavour. Sutton’s Prizetaker still maintains its superiority as a prizewinner. 
Award of Merit, Royal Horticultural Society, 1918. (Jllwstrated) a See ... De paeker, 25. OG, 
‘ There is no Leek so fine as Sutton’s Prizetaker, which I have grown from 15 to 18 inches in length. It is a 
great favourite here.’.—Mr. P. BooToNn, Gardener to the Right Hon. Viscount MILNER. 

‘I have some splendid Leeks from your Prizetaker seed ; many people told me they had never seen such Leeks 
COPYRIGHT S. & 8. before, some of them measuring 12 inches round, the flags 6 inches wide, and weighing 24 lbs..—Mr. ALBERY J]. 
SUTTON’S PRIZETAKER. Sitio cea: = = Snag es +s : } 
Sutton’s Royal Favourite. Raised in the Royal Gardens, Windsor. The well-known characteristics 
of our Prizetaker will be found in this variety, with the addition of very dark colour in the leaves. 
Award of. Merit, Royal Horticultural Society, 1918 sen ie per packet, ls. 6d.; ounce, 2s. 6d. 
‘I am sending you a specimen of Sutton’s Royal Favourite Leek as my employer says he has never seen any to 
equal it. I have a very fine bed of this variety..—Mr. A. H. Cooper, Gardener to H. EccCLEs, Esq. 
’ 
Sutton’s Improved Musselburgh. Greatly improved stock of Musselburgh Leek, far superior 
to the ordinary strain. Highly Commended, Royal Horticultural Society, 1918. (///ustrated) 
per packet, 1s. and ls. 6d.; ounce, 2s. 6d. 
‘Your Improved Musselburgh Leek was grand, the stems measuring 7 inches in circumference and 18 inches 
blanched. There was no sign of ribbing or bulbing.’— Mr. CHARLES VINEs, Cheshunt. 

Ayton Castle Giant. An excellent Leck ae “hc a2 aK S06 ass 580 per ounce, ls. 9d. 
The Lyon. Large exhibition variety — sie aa ns is aes «= per packet, Ls.and! I's. 6d. 
Monstrous Carentan ... Aes a are +h re nat ee ate Sc per ounce, 1s. 6d, 
Musselburgh (Ordinary stock) ... ite wes aN a i eh he 7. :; ls. 3d. 
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SUTTON’S IMPROVED Broad Flag, or London - oy A e ao er iF avine eu i fis..0d. 
MUSSELBURGH. 


MAIZE ann SUGAR CORN. | MUSTARD. 
Zea Mays.) French, Mais. (Sinapis alba and S. nigra.) French, Moutarde. 
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Sugar Corn, Sutton =) Early Dwarf. Succeeds in this White, tomsalads |S. ae per ounce, 5d.; pint, 2s.; quart, 3s. 6d. 
country if sown early in the season and the plants are put out . ; ‘ 
immediately all danger of frost is past... vs per ounce, 1s. Brown. Smaller leaf than the preceding, but remains longer fit for use 
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per ounce, 5d. ; pint, 2s.; quart, 3s. 6d. 
White Pyrenean, Very early ; whitish-brown seed. Height 3 feet 
per ounce, 10d. MERCURY :. 
Japanese Striped. © An ornamental-foliaged plant of great beauty. 
Leaves bright green, striped with white aaa ... per ounce, 10d. 
“ - A perfectly hardy vegetable, much grown in Lincolnshire 
Mixed Maize Seis Jat poke see tee ooo ” 10d. per packet, 9d. and ls. 3d. 
SUTTON & SONS, READING, Seedsmen By Appointment to His Majesty King George V. 
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