28 inNWADREK-PHIlADELPHIA-PAWREI-IAB^toETABLE SEEDS 



One ounce will produce about 3000 plants. 



LETTUCE 



Lattich odor Gartensalat, Ger. 

 Luitue, Fr. Lechuga, Sp. 



CULTURE. Sow the seed in hotbeds or flats during February or early March, prick the young seedlings out in flats or cold 



frame several inches apart each way, and, as soon as a nice, rich, warm spot can be prepared in open ground in spring, transplant 

 the well-hardened plants in rows a foot apart, allowing 8 to 12 inches space between the plants in the row. Fo{ succession sow 

 seed thinly in open ground, and thin the plants to 5 or more inches apart. Sow for succession every few weeks until the fall. 

 Some varieties do well in a cool forcing house during winter. 



Dreer's Improved Hansom. This superior Lettuce, which 

 we introduced over forty years ago, is still one of the best sum- 

 mer heat-resisting sorts. Heads grow to good size, are sweet, 

 tender and crisp. For outdoor culture it is unequalled. Pkt, 

 5 cts. ; oz., 20 cts. ; | lb., 50 cts. 

 Mammoth Salamander. A rich, buttery Cabbage-heading 

 variety which grows double the size of Salamander. Color 

 light green and quality good; an excellent intermediate variety. 

 Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; \ lb., 50 cts. 

 Sensation. The variety is remarkable for its character of form- 

 ing close, hard heads, even in an early stage of growth. Color 

 yellowish-green; quality very fine, being crisp and tender. Pkt., 

 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; £ lb., 50 cts. 

 California Cream Butter. Produces a large white head; 



stands heat. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; \ lb., 50 cts. 

 Mignonette. Heads small, compact; leaves slightly curled; 

 edges tinted brown. Pkt., 5 cts. ; oz., 20 cts.; \ lb., 50 cts. 



ROII AINE, COS, OR CELERY 



LETTUCE. 



These are distinct from the ordinary Lettuce, and much liked 

 on account of their crisp, tender quality and delicate flavor. 

 Kingsholm Cos. (See cut.) Forms long, upright heads of 

 narrow leaves, which are crisp and refreshing, withstanding the 

 summer heat. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; \ lb., 50 cts. 

 Paris White Cos. Type of Kingsholm; light color; very ten- 

 der. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz.', 20 cts.; \ lb., 50 cts. 

 Trianon Self=folding. A self-blanching Cos Lettuce, very 

 crisp and tender, and of excellent flavor. If the leaves are 

 tied up the plant soon forms a solid head and bleaches to a 

 pure white. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; £ lb., 60 cts. 

 Dreer's "AINHeart." (See Specialties, page 7.) Pkt., 10 



cts.; oz., 30 cts.; \ lb., 80 cts. 

 Wonderful. (See Specialties, page 7.) Pkt, 10 cts.; oz., 



20 cts.; i lb., 60 cts. 

 Hay King. This variety is hardy, and will stand much cold, 

 damp weather. Can be planted out of doors or under glass, 

 and in either case will produce fine heads much sooner than 

 any other variety. The outer leaves are yellowish-green, tinged 

 with brown, while inside is rich golden-yellow. Pkt., 5 cts.; 

 oz., 20 cts.; \ lb., 60 cts. 

 Grand Rapids Forcing. (See cut.) Matures quickly, large 

 size, and handsome appearance; crisp and tender. Forms a 

 loose cluster of leaves which are bright green and crimped at 

 the edge. Pkt, 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; \ lb., 60 cts. 

 Boston Market. Hardy and crisp; a good forcing variety. 

 Heads are medium size and leaves dull green in color and ex- ' 

 cellent flavor. Pkt, 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; \ lb., 50 cts. 

 Big Boston. Resembles Boston Market, but nearly twice ,as 

 large; desirable for forcing and spring and fall outdoor planting. 

 Pkt, 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; \ lb., 60 cts. 

 French Unrivalled. A sure heading variety, suitable for grow- 

 ing at any season. Forms large, compact, buttery heads, and 

 is slow to shoot to seed. The general character is similar to 

 "Big Boston," except the color is lighter green and leaves are 

 not tinged brown. Pkt, 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; \ lb., 75 cts. 

 Early Dutch Butter, Spotted. Fine large heads of excel- 

 lent quality. One of the best forcing and market sorts. Pkt, 

 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; \ lb., 50 cts. 

 Goiden Queen. Very early, small yellow heads. Used for 

 forcing. Pkt, 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts ; \ lb., 75 cts. 



PKT. OZ. % LB ' 



Hittinger's Belmont Forcing 10 25 75 



Early Curled Simpson 5 20 50 



Black-seeded Simpson 5 20 50 



Early White Cabbage 5 20 50 



Improved Deacon 5 20 50 



Black-seeded Tennisball 5 20 50 



