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Dreer's Improved Hanson Lettuce 



462 Although introduced by us over fifty years ago, this 

 Lettuce is stLU the prize winner among the crisp heading 

 varieties, and the fact that it has been popular for half a 

 century, and that it is stiU offered by the leading seedsmen 

 of the country is proof of its sterling qualities. It reaches 

 a large size, with light green, curled leaves with fringed 

 edges enclosing a white heart of remarkable solidity. 

 Crisp and brittle all over, and free of the flat watery taste 

 which some crispheads unfortunately have. We recom- 

 mend it highly for growing during the hot summer 

 months. Pkt., lOcts.; Joz., 20 cts.; oz., 35 cts.; i lb., $1.00. 



Dreer's "All Heart" Lettuce 



-WO The name is truly descriptive, because the few loose outer 

 leaves "cause the heads to be almost entirely solid hearts. 

 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 avail- 

 able plant food. The heads are of delicate yellowish-green 

 color, making it most attractive. The flavor is excellent 

 and in crispness it surpasses the majority of other butter- 

 heads. Pkt., lOcts.; *oz.,25cts.; oz.,45cts.; Jib., $1.25. 



Dreer's Improved Hanson Letti i 



Dreer's Prize taker Leek 



438 This is a very fine variety, growing to a medium height, but with 

 the thick stalk averaging 6 inches, almost entirely covered -ndth soU, 

 making it self blanching. Specimen stalks of our Prizetaker have 

 reached 3 inches in diameter, and it is in demand for growing for 

 exhibition. Pkt., 10 cts.; \ oz., 20 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; \ lb., $1.00. 



Dreer's Dwarf Perfection Parsley 



600 Easily the most perfect strain of this fine and most valuable 

 Parsley. The habit is regular and compact, and the exquisitely fine 

 and prettily curled leaves are set so closely that the form of the 

 plant is almost semi-globular. The color is a wonderfiil bright pea- 

 green, and flavor surpasses all other Parsley. This variety com- 

 bines the quality of a fine culinary herb with that of a beautiful 

 decorative plant, and is equally valuable for garnishing purposes 

 and border. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; i lb., 60 cts.; lb., $1.50. 



Ideal Yellow Globe Onion 



572 An exceedingly handsome yellow Onion of medium size. Its 

 general characteristics stamp it as the best main-crop variety of 

 its type, and we are pleased to offer it, feeling sure that it will fully 



grow large Onions from 

 globe-shape, with skin 

 flesh white and of a mild 

 keeper. It is not the 

 Globe, but is superior, 

 we especially recom- 

 home garden. Pkt., 10 

 cts.; ilb., $1.00; lb., 



satisfy all who desire to 

 seed. The bulbs are true 

 of a pleasing yellow color, 

 flavor and it is an excellent 

 ordinary' Southport Yellow 

 much more productive, and 

 mend"'it for planting in the 

 cts.; \ oz., 20cts.; oz., 35 

 $3.50. 



Eakly Knight Muskmelon 



Muskmelon Early Knight 



495 Liberal producer of medium-sized melons of a truly delicious flavor 

 and aroma. It is earlier than Rocky Ford and more oval in shape, 

 with thicker netting. Its attractive appearance makes it distinctly 

 suitable either for home use or for exacting markets. The vines 

 make a healthy growth and produce a number of fruits which lie 

 close to the centre of the hiU as shown in illustration. Skin deep 

 green turning to golden when ripe, flesh bright green blending to 

 light pink near the centre. A splendid melon for the more northerly 

 States. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; } lb., 50 cts.; lb., $1.75. 



Muskmelon 

 Hearts of Gold, or Imp'd Hoodoo 



505 The vines make a strong and vigorous growth, which makes them 

 remarkablj' disease-resistant and subsequently prolific of delightfully 

 flavored fruits. The Melons are of medium size, round, and present 

 a fine, attractive appearance. The rind and flesh are very firm, the 

 skin is thickly netted, and the flesh a rich, deep orange color, fine 

 grained with a very small seed cavity and of remarkable sweetness and 

 spicy flavor. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; \ lb., 60 cts.; lb., S2.00. 



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