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One ounce will produce about 3000 plants. 



LETTUCE. 



Lattich, odor Garten Salad, Ger. 

 Laitue, 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. For 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. 



Early White Cabbage ( W7ute Butter Lettuce). A good 

 variety for sowing in the fall, as it is nearly hardy and requires 

 but little protection. Heads are very firm and nicely blanched. 

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



Black°-seeded Tennisball. Forms a close, hard head, with 

 few outer leaves. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; J lb., 50 cts. 



Dreer's Improved Hanson. This superior Lettuce, which 

 we introduced forty years ago, is the best summer heat-resist- 

 ing sort. Heads grow to good size, are sweet, tender and 

 crisp. For outdoor culture it is unequalled. Pkt., 5 cts.; 

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



Mammoth Salamander. A rich, buttery Cabbage-headingf 

 variety which grows double the size of Salamander. Color 

 light green and quality good; an excellent intermediate variety. 

 Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; ^ 11>., 50 cts. 



Black-seeded Simpson. Produces a compact mass of leaves, 

 but does not head. A very good variety of lettuce for home use, 

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



California Cream Butter. Produces a large white head and 

 stands extreme heat. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; ^ lb., 60 cts. 



ROMAINE, 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.; J lb., 50 cts. 



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

 tender. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; i 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 soonj forms a solid head and bleaches to a 

 pure white. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; J lb., 60 cts. 



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Dreer's " AlUHeart." (See Specialiies, page 7.) Pkt, 

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



French Unrivalled. (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. 



May King. (See cut.) 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. 



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., 60 cts. 



Boston Market ( W/iite Seed). Hardy and crisp; a suitable 

 forcing variety. Heads are medium size and leaves dull 

 green in color. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 rts.; J lb., 50 cts. 



Hittinger's Belmont Forcing. An improvement on the 

 Boston Market, larger in size, crisp and tender. Pkt., 10 cts.; 

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



Grand Rapids Forcing. Matures quickly, large size, hand- 

 some appearance; crisp and tender. Forms a loose cluster of 

 leaves which are bright green and crimped at the edge. It is 

 one of the best varieties for growing in the greenhouse, and 

 extensively used for that purpose. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; 

 I lb., 60 cts. 



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

 forcing. 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. 



Early Curled Simpson (Silesia). This does not head, but 

 forms a close, compact mass of leaves; very early; excellent 

 for forcing. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; J- lb., 50 cts. 



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, being crisp and ten- 

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



Improved Deacon. A good summer cabbage sort; very 

 crisp, large and light in color. Largely used for growing in 

 cold frames during winter and spring, and a good sort to grow 

 for market. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts. ; J lb., 50 cts. 



Mignonette. Heads small, compact; leaves slightly curled; 

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



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