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DREER'S ALL-HEART LETTUCE 



The name of this variety is truly descriptive, because the few 

 loose outer leaves cause the heads to be almost entirely solid hearts. 

 Now thoroughly tested in all soils and sections, we have yet to hear 

 of an instance where Dreer's All-Heart Lettuce did not come 

 through with flying colors. While suitable for summer use in cool 

 sections, it is pre-eminently an early spring variety and gives best 

 results in soils holding an abundance of humus or other quickly 

 available plant food. 



The heads are of delicate yellowish-green color, making it a most 

 attractive market variety. The flavor is excellent and in crispness 

 it surpasses the majority of other butterheads. Pkt., 10 cts.; 

 i oz., 25 cts.; oz., 40 cts.; J lb., $1.25. 



FINOCCHIO, or 

 FLORENCE FENNEL 



A delicious vegetable which should be more largely grown. It 

 h extensively used in Italy as a salad, but is particularly palatable 

 when served boiled, with a cream dressing. When the enlargement 

 of leaf stal-k, at base of stem (see illustration alongside), is about 

 the size of a hen's egg it should be earthed up so as to cover half 

 of it, and in about ten days cutting for use may be commenced and 

 continued as the plants increase in growth. The flavor is some- 

 what like celery, but it has a sweet taste and delicate odor. Pkt., 

 10 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; i lb., Sl.OO. 



FRENCH UNRIVALED LETTUCE 



Easily one of the handsomest of the early butterhead varieties 

 and quite distinct in its character of leaf. Each individual leaf 

 shows undulations peculiar to this variety only. The entire effect 

 of the plant is wavy and graceful. Combined with these good 

 looks goes a quality above the ordinary even among the choice 

 butterhead varieties. Within sixty days from sowing seeds, 

 French Unrivaled will perfect handsome heads 8 inches in diameter, 

 closely folded and holding a golden heart of surpassing quality. 

 While in cool sections it does well as an all season variety, in the 

 latitude of Philadelphia it is suitable for spring work only. The 

 heads, however, will remain in good condition for the best part of 

 two weeks before seed stalks appear. Originator's seed stock, 

 imported from France. Pkt., 10 cts.; I oz., 25 cts.; oz., 40cts.; 

 i lb., $1.25. 



Dreer's Prizetaker — A prize winner everywhere 



DREER'S PRIZETAKER 

 LEEK 



A fine large variety, which is very mild and 

 tender. The Leeks grow very long and thick 

 and are pure white in color. On account of its 

 size and attractive appearance, this is an ideal 

 one for growing to show at exhibitions and has 

 won many prizes. Pkt., 10 cts.; J oz., 20 cts.; 

 oz., 30 cts.; i lb., Sl.OO. 



DELICIOUS GOLD 



LINED MUSKMELON 



Bred with much care and produces a larger 

 percentage of fruits true to type than most 

 strains, for wliich reason growers of rauskmelons, 

 both for home use and for market, will be de- 

 lighted with it. The melons are very attractive 

 and grow to about the same size as "Rockyford," 

 but specimens run more uniform as to size and 

 shape, which is nearly round. The skin is 

 covered with a thick grayish netting, adding 

 much to the appearance of the melon. The 

 flesh is green, with slight golden tint next to the 

 seed cavity, and the flavor is delicious, being 

 remarkably sweet and juicy. Vines are pro- 

 ductive and melons mature early, making it 

 desirable both for the home garden and for 

 shipping, as it is of a size and shape which is 

 especially suited for crating. Pkt., 10 cts.,- 

 oz., 20 cts.; i lb., 60 cts.; lb., S2.00. 



