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Wonderful. The heads of this Lettuce grow to an enormous 
size, and resemble cabbage in their solidity, measuring from 
12 to 15 inches across, and frequently weighing 2 and * pounds 
each. The quality is superb, being crisp, rich and tender. 
Tt withstands the heat well, making a fine variety for all 
seasons. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; } 1b., $1.00. 
Wayahead. This variety of head-lettuce may be grown either 
_ in the cold frame, or sown in the open ground early in the 
spring, and produces good heads at an early season. ‘The 
outer leaves fold tightly and are light green, while the inner 
leaves or heart blanch yellow. Pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 30 cts.; 
-¥ Ib., $1.00. : 
California Cream Butter. Produces a large white head, 
withstands heat. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; 4 lb., 76 cts. 
Cos Lettuce, or, Romaine Salad 
Trianon Self=folding Cos. (See Colored Plate and page 9.) 
Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; }lb., $1.00. ; : 
Kingsholm Cos. (See cut.) Forms long, upright heads of 
narrow leaves, which are crisp and refreshing, withstanding 
the summer heat. Pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 30 cts.; } lb., 85 cts. 
Paris White Cos. Type of Kingsholm; light color; very 
tender. Pkt., 10cts.; oz., 30 cts.; 4 lb., 85 cts. 
HERB SEEDS 
CULTURE.—Sow early in spring in shallow drills, 1 foot 
apart; when up a few inches thin outor transplant. They should 
be cut on a dry day just before they come into full blossom, 
tied in bunches or hung up or spread thinly ona floor to dry. 
Those marked with a * are perennial. 
Anise. For garnishing and flavoring; also in making cordials. 
Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 30 cts. 
*Balm. Lemon-scented and is used in making Balm tea and 
wine. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 40 cts. 
Basil, Sweet. The stems and seeds are used in soups and 
sauces. Pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 30 cts. 
Bene. Used medicinally. Pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 35 cts. 
Borage. Excellent for bees. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts. 
Caraway. Used in bread, etc. Pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 30 cts. 
Castor Oil Bean. Used for medicine and ornamental bedding 
plants. Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 20 cts. e 
*Catnip. For medicinal purposes, and relished by cats, who 
roll in it with great delight. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 50 cts. 
Chamomile. Plants only, see page 210. 
Coriander. Seeds are aromatic. Pkt., 10 cts.;0z., 25 cts. 
Cumin. For pigeons. Pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 25 cts. 
Dill. Used for making Dill pickles, and the seeds are used for 
seasoning. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; 4 lb., 75 cts. 
*Fennel, Sweet. For salads, etc. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts. 
*Horehound. Has a bitter flavor, and is used in cough medi- 
cines. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 50 cts. 
*Lavender. For perfuming linen. Pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 50 cts. 
For plants, see page 210. 
*Pennyroyal. Pkt., 25 cts.; oz., $1.25. For plants, see 
page 211. 
*Peppermint. Pkt., 25 cts. For plants, see page 221. 
*Rosemary. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 50 cts. Plants, see page 211. 
*Rue. For roup in fowls. Pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 50 cts. 
Saffron. Used for flavoring, Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 30 cts. 
*Sage. Leaves used for seasoning meats, etc. Pkt., 10 cts.; 
oz., 50 cts.; ¢ lb., $1.50. For plants, see page 211. 
*Savory, Summer. Leaves and shoots are used for flavor- 
ing. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 50 cts. 
*Savory,Winter. Pkt., 10cts.; 0z., 50 cts. Plants,see p. 211. 
Spearmint. Plants only, see page 211. 
*Sweet Marjoram. Leaves used green in summer and dried 
in winter for favoring. Pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 30 cts.; +1b.,$1.00. 
*Tansy. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 40 cts. Plants, page 211. 
Tarragon. Plants only, see page 211. é 
*Thyme, Broad=-leaved English. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 60 
cts.; 4 Ib., $2.00. For Plants, see page 211. 
Thyme, French Summer. Used for seasoning, and attrac- 
tive to bees. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 60 cts.; 4 1b., $2.00. 
*Wormwood. Used medicinally. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 40 cts. 
MUSHROOM SPAWN 
English Milltrack Spawn. A splendid make of English 
Spawn which gives excellent results, producing large crops of 
Mushrooms. It is made with great care, and is full of live 
“myceltum.’? It is made in bricks, of about 1} lbs., and 
each brick is sufficient for.8 square feet of bed. Per brick, . 
25 cts. (by mail, 35 cts.); by express, 12 bricks, $2.75; 25 
Ibs., $4.00; 50 Ibs., $7.00; 100 ths., $12.00. 
American Spore Culture Spawn. An American make of 
spawn, which produces Mushrooms of excelent quality and 
large size. It is produced from original spores of the best 
varieties, gathered, germinated and propogated under a fa- 
mous French process, producing the most vigorous and pro- 
lific spawn, We furnish the Cream White No. 8 variety. Per 
brick, 35 cts. (by mail, 45 cts.); by express, 5 bricks, $1.60; 
10 bricks, $3.00; 25 bricks, $7.00; 50 bricks, $13.00; 100 
bricks, $25.00. 
Dreer’s Mushroom Circular free on application. Tells 
how to prepare the Mushroom bed and take care of crop. If 
interested in growing Mushrooms write for a copy. 
