iENRYADREER -PHIIADEIPHIAM- W RELIABLE VtCETABLE SEEDS 



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One ounce will produce aboul?,S)^^ plants. I p | | | J^ pH 



Lattich Oiler, Garten Salut, Ger. 



Laitue, Fr. Lechuge, Sp. 



CULTURE. — Sow the seed in hotbeds in February or March, and transplant into a sheltering border with a southern exposure. 

 For successive crops, sowing may be made in the open ground as early as the spring opens, and continuing until July. Always 

 thin out well, or the plants will not be strong. When wanted as a cut salad, sow the seed thickly in rows or broadcast. 



aiant Glacier. (See page 7.) Pkt., 10 



cts.; o/, , 20 CtS ; \ lb., 50 Cts. 

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



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

 Big Boston. Resembles Boston Market, 



but nearly twice as large ; desirable for 



forcing and spring and fall outdoor plant- 

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

 Boston Market. ( White Seed.) Hardy 



and crisp; the earliest heading variety ; 



good for forcing. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 



cts.; :V 11^ - 40 cts, 

 Hittinger's Belmont Forcing. An im- 

 provement on the Boston Market, larger 



in size, crisp and tender quality, desir- 

 able for forcing. Pkt., 5 cts,; oz., 20 cts ; 



\ ll> , 50 cts. 

 Black=seeded Tennisball. A favonte 



forcing variety. Forms a close, hard 



head, with few outer leaves. Pkt., 5 cts.; 



oz., 15 cts; \ lb., 40 cts. 

 Grand Rapids Forcing. Largely grown 



in the Western States for forcing and 



shipping It matures quickly, large size, 



crisp and tender. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 



cts.; \ lb , 40 els. 

 Golden Queen Forcing. Very early, 



yellow color; excellent for forcing. 

 Heads are small, but nearly round. Can 



be grown either under glass or outside in spring and fall. 

 Pkt., 5 els.; oz., 15 cts.; \ lb., 40 cts. 

 Emperor Forcing. Similar to above in color and size. Pkt., 

 5 cts.; oz., 15 ct^.; \ lb., 40 Cts. 



Early Dutch Butter, Spotted. Heads of excellent quality, 



and one of the best market sorts; also stands the heat well 



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

 Mignonette. Heads small, compact, slightly curled edges, 



tinged with brown. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; \ lb., 50 cts. 

 Sensation. Remarkable for forming close, hard heads, even 



ill an early stage of growth. Color yellowish-green, quality 



fine, crisp and tender. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; \ lb., 50 cts. 

 Mammoth Salamander. Grows about double the size of 



Salamander, and has all good qualities of same. Pkt., 5 



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



Dreer's All-Heart Lettuce. 



Dreer's AlUHeart. (See cut.) A very superior variety 

 of cabbage lettuce, adapted to both spring and summer 

 use, as it withstands iiitense heat. Forms large heads, leaves 

 closely set, with extremely solid heart, even before it is half 

 grown. The color is a beautiful yellowish-green and the 

 flavor is excellent, being rich and buttery. This is the very 

 best Lettuce for the private garden. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 

 cts.; \ lb., 75 cts. 

 Dreer's Improved Deacon. (See cut.) Largely used for 

 growing in cold fianies during winter and spring. It is 

 highly prized by many who grow Lettuce for market. Heads 

 are large, very solid and quality fine, being rich and buttery. 

 Pkt,, 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; \ lb., 40 cts. 

 Silver Ball. One oi the best albthe-year-round Lettuce. Ex- 

 cellent variety for early spring and summer use, also winter 

 forcing. Heads are silvery-white, firm and compact. Pkt., 

 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; \ lb., 40 cts. 

 DREER'S Improved Hanson. This superior Lettuce, which 

 we introduced thirty-one years ago, is one of the best summer heat- 

 resisting sorts. The heads grow to a remarkable size, and are 

 sweet, tender and crisp. Pkt., 5 cts ; oz., 15 cts.; \ lb., 40 cts. 

 Iceberg. A very curly Lettuce, making large solid heads. Pkt., 5 



cts.; oz., 15 cts.; \ lb., 40 cts, 

 Onondaga. This variety is beautifully tinged with reddish-brown, 

 fine quality, being crisp and tender. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; \ 

 lb., 40 cts. 

 Black=seeded Simpson. Light color, nearly double the size of 



the ordinary Simpson. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 els.; \ lb., 40 cts. 

 Salamander. An excellent spring, summer and fall variety. 

 Heads large size and stands heat and drought well. Pkj., 5 cts.; 

 oz., 15 cts.; \ lb., 40 cts. 

 Early White^Cabbage (White Butter Lettuce). A good variety 

 for sowing m the fall, as it is nearly hardy, and requires but little 

 protection. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; \ 11)., 40 cts. 



nown varieties, each at: Pkt., 5 



We also supply the following well- 

 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; \ lb., 40 cts. 



Denver Market. 

 Early Curled Simpson. 

 Yellow=seeded Butter, 



Oak=Ieaved. 



Defiance. 



California Cream Butter, 



s Improved Deacon Lettuce. 



LETTUCE PI.AIHTS. (See page 47. 



WE PAY POSTAGE on Vegetable and Flower Seeds, except where noted. Farm Seeds are sent by express or freight at purchaser's 



expense. We always secure lowest rates and ship by best route. 



