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DREER'S RELIABLE SEEDS 



LETTUCE. 



Lattich oder, Garten Saint, Ger. Laitue, Fr. Lechuga, Sp. 



One ounce will sow 150 feet of drill. 



Lettuce thrives best in rich, moist ground. For the principal eariy crop sow the seed in September in the open ground; 

 transplant when large enough into cold frames, and protect the plants during the winter in the same manner as early Cabbage ; 

 set the plants out early in April ; or sow the seed in hot-beds in Februaiy 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 thm out well, or the plants will not be strong. When wanted as a cut salad sow the seed 

 thickly in rows or broadcast. 



Early Dutch Butter, Spotted. Producing fine large 

 heads of excellent quality, and one of the best forcing and 

 market sorts ; also stands the heat well m summer. 

 Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., \ lb. 50 cts., lb. $1.50. 



Defiance. This we consider one of the very best Lettuces. 

 It is of fine qu.ility, crisp and tender, and remains in- 

 prime condition a long time before going to seed. As a 

 summer variety it has already become a standard sort. 

 Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., \ lb. 50 cts., lb. $1.50. 



Emperor Forcing". A medium-sized, compact growing, 

 very early variety ; very crisp and tender and unequalled 

 for forcing. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 40 cts., \ lb. 75 cts. 



Hanson. A superior curled heading variety, of large size, 

 sweet, tender and crisp, of a beautiful green without and 

 ■white within, free from any bitter taste, good for sxunmer 

 use or forcing purposes. 



Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., \ lb. 50 cts., lb. $1.-50. 



ILVEK B.\LL. 



Silver Ball Lettuce. This is one of the best all the 

 year round Lettuce we know of. It is an excellent vari- 

 ety, as well for early spring and summer use as for winter 

 forcing. The heads are silvery white, very firm and com- 

 pact, with beautifully curled leaves. It is of fine quality, 

 very tender and crisp, and does not soon run to seed. 

 Pkt. 5 ct^., oz. 20 cts., \ lb. 50 cts., lb. $1.50. 

 Early Cui'led Simpson {Silesia). This does not head, 

 but forms a close, compact mass of leaves ; very early, ex- 

 cellent for forcing. 



Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., \ lb. 40 cts., lb. §1.25. 

 Black Seeded Simpson. Produces a compact mass of 

 leaves of a light color, nearly double the size of the ordi- 

 nary .Simpson, standing well the summer heat. 

 Pkt. 5 cts.. oz. 20 cts., \ lb. 50 CIS., lb. $1.50. 

 Black Seeded Teunisball. A favorite forcing variety. 

 Forms a close, hard head, with few outer leaves. 

 Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., \ lb. 50 cts., lb. $1..50. 





Boston Market. 



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Boston Market. White seed. Hardy and crisp 

 earliest heading variety; one of the best for forcing. 

 Pkt. 5 cts.. oz. 20 cts., \ lb. 50 cts., lb $1.50. 

 Early "White Dutch Butter. A favorite for sowing 



in the fall ; nearly hardy, requires only a slight protection ; 

 produces fine, well formed heads. 



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



Salamander. 



Salamander. An excellent summer variety, forming good- 

 sized heads, that stand drought and heat longer without 

 injury than any other sort. 



Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., \ lb. 50 cts., lb. $1.50. 



Denver Market. This new Lettuce is highly recom- 

 mended either for forcing or open ground. It forms large 

 solid heads of a good light green color, and is slow to go- 

 to seed. The leaves are beautifully curled and crimped, 

 very crisp and tender. 



Pkt. 10 cts , oz. 25 cts., \ lb. 60 cts., lb. $2.00. 



Blonde Beauty. A distinct and desirable summer let- 

 tuce. Of a bright golden yellow color, crisp, tender, and 

 capable of standing the heat a long time before bursting 

 open. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. .30 cts., \ lb. $1.00, lb. $3.00. 



Royal Cahhage, or Summer Drumhead. Heads 



large, crisp, tender, of good flavor and stand the summer 

 heat well. 



Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., \ lb, 50 cts., lb. $1.50. 

 YeUoW Seeded Butter. A very distinct sort, making a 

 compact yellow head, of excellent flavor, withstands heat 

 well, and remains crisp and tender. 



Pkt. 5 cts.. oz. 20 cts., 1 lb. 50 cts., lb. $1.50. 

 Self-Folding- Trianon. The finest Cos sort, forming 

 long upright heads of narrow leaves, which are crisp and 

 refreshing, withstanding the summer heat. 



Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 30 'cts., i lb. 75 cts., lb. $2.50. 

 Paris White, or Ice Cos. Forming fine, tender and 

 crisp, white heads. 



Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 20 cts., \ lb. 60 cts., lb. $2.00. 

 The Cos varieties should be tied up a week to blanch before 

 cutting. 



We pay postage on Flower and Garden Seeds except where noted. Farm Se ds are sent by express or freight at purchaser's expense. 



