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LETTUCE— Continued 



THE MIDSEASON 

 BUTTERHEADS 



For a continuous supply of high quality 



salads, any of the following sorts should be sown 



al llic same time as the earliest sorts and again 



2 weeks later. 



Sensation. This variety is remarkable for its 

 character of forming close, hard heads, even 

 in an early stage of growth. Color yellowish- 

 green; quality very fine. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 

 30cts.; ilb., 85 cts. 



California Cream Butter. Produces a large 

 white head and withstands heat. The leaves 

 are thick, dark green tinged with brown and 

 spotted. The interior of head is rich golden- 

 yellow and quality very fine. It will form a 

 large solid head during early July and is, 

 perhaps, the most dependable butterhead 

 variety for early summer use. Pkt., 10 cts.; 

 oz., 25 cts.; J lb., 75 cts. 



Early White Cabbage (White Butter Let- 

 tuce). Requires bvit little protection. Heads 

 are very firm and blanch nicely. Pkt., 10 

 cts.; oz.. 25 cts.; i lb., 75 cts. 



Improved Deacon. A good summer cabbage 

 sort; very crisp, large and while of rather 

 ■ "forbidding" green color outside, holds a 

 "Heart of gold" of choicest quality. Popular 

 for growing in cold frame during winter and 

 spring, and a good sort to grow for market. 

 Pkt.. 10 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; \ lb., 85 cts. 



Golden Queen. Makes small, compact, 

 yellow heads, somewhat pointed and blanches 

 up nicely. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 35 cts.; J lb., f 1.00. 



Mignonette. Heads small, compact; leaves slightly curled; 

 edges tinted brown. Though of unattractive appearance, this 

 is one of the surest "headers" and of particularly sweet quality. 

 Pkt. 10 cts.; oz., 35 cts.; \ lb., SI. 00. 



Early Dutch Butter, Spotted. Fine large heads of excellent 

 quality and buttery flavor. Leaves are crumpled and spotted in 

 places, and it is one of the best forcing and market sorts. It is 

 a well-known standard variety and the heads grow to a medium 

 size and are hard, making it an excellent sort for shipping as 

 well as for home use. Pkt:, 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; j lb., 75 cts. 



THE CRISP or CABBAGE- 

 HEADING VARIETIES 



These form strong midribs in the individual leaves, causing the 



plants to be unusually heat resistant. 



Dreer's Wonderful. (See Specialties, page 7.) Pkt., 10 cts.; 

 oz., 40 cts.; 1 lb., $1.25. 



Dreer's Improved Hanson. This superior Lettuce, which 

 we originally Introduced, is one of the best for growing during 

 the summer months. The heads grow to a good size, are sweet, 

 tender and crisp. The color is light green, and leaves, which 

 are crumpled, tightly overlap each other. Very brittle and of 

 delicious flavor. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; \ lb., 85 cts. For 

 plants, see page 212. 



Iceberg. The outer leaves are light green in color, and their 

 habit of branching towards the centre of head is a great aid to 

 the blanching of heart. It is very firm, crisp and of good flavor, 

 forming large, solid heads early in August. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 

 30 cts.; i lb., 85 cts. 



ROMAINE, COS, or CELERY 

 LETTUCE 



This type "saves the day" when all other lettuces go on a 

 strike and "shoot" seed stalks. Please refer also to page 9, where 

 we offer Trianon Cos, a particularly meritorious sort, 

 Kingsholm Cos. Forms long, upright plants with narrow 

 leaves, which are crisp and refreshing, withstanding the summer 

 heat. The leaves are light green in color and it is a very re- 

 liable variety for late use. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; \ lb., 

 85 cts. 

 Paris White Cos. One of the earliest. Plants erect, leaves 

 pale green and of good quality, which it retains for a long time. 

 Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; \ lb., 85 cts. 



Mammoth Salamander. (See cut.) A rich butter-heading 

 variety. Color light green and quality good; an excellent 

 early variety and is very popular with market gardeners who 

 grow lettuce on a large scale. This variety can be depended 

 upon to produce solid heads. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; \ lb., 

 85 cts. 



KjngsHOLmCos 

 Lettuce^ 



Kingsholm Cos, One of the Longest Standing Midsummer Salads 



