The leaves are put forth in opposite
directions, are comparatively erect, and of a glaucous-green color.

The variety is remarkably hardy, and well suited for open culture.

LARGE ROUEN. _Thomp._

Gros de Rouen. _Vil._

[Illustration: Rouen Leek.]

Leaves very dark-green, broad, and of thick substance; stem rather
short, but remarkably thick, sometimes measuring nearly four inches in
diameter. It is now the variety most cultivated near Paris; and, since
its general dissemination, has been much approved by all who have grown
it. It is found to be the best kind for forcing, as it acquires a
sufficient thickness of stem sooner than any other. In England, it is
pronounced one of the best, if not the best, of all varieties.

LITTLE MONTAGNE. _Vil._

Stem very short and slender; foliage deeper green than that of the
Common Flag. It is the smallest of the leeks. Not much cultivated.

LONDON FLAG.

Large Flag. Broad Flag. English Flag. Gros Court. _Vil._

Stem about four inches in length, and nearly an inch and a half in
diameter. The leaves are larger, of a paler color, and softer in their
texture, than those of the Common Flag.

The London-flag Leek is hardy, and of good quality. It is more generally
cultivated in this country than any other variety.

MUSSELBURGH. _Thomp._

Scotch Flag. Edinburgh Improved.

Stem somewhat shorter than that of the London Flag, but of equal
thickness. The swelling at the base has the same form. The leaves are
broad and tall, and spread regularly in a fan-like manner. Their color
is deeper than that of the Long Flag or the Large Rouen, but paler than
the London Flag. Hardy, and of excellent quality. It originated in
England.

PROLIFEROUS LEEK. _Trans._

This is a viviparous variety of the common leek, producing young plants
on its flower-stalk instead of flowers. The leaves are similar to those
of the London Flag; and the plant, in its young state, before it runs to
flower, exactly resembles it. The flower-scape is from two to three feet
high, and supports a compact, irregular, globose umbel, composed of
numerous small bulbs, intermixed with flowers. Some of these bulbs
occasionally produce a second umbel, on scapes of from six to eight
inches in length, but of much smaller dimensions than the principal one.

The variety is cultivated in rows, like other leeks; and the bulbs will
remain sound several months after they have ripened.

SMALL EARLY NETHERLAND. _Thom