28 [UllHlHRrADREfR-PnilAKLPHIAmmRmABtfVtOETABLE SEEDS 



One ounce will produce about 3000 plants. 



LETTUCE. 



Lattich, oder Garten Salad, Ger. 

 Laitue, Fr. Lechitga, 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. 



Dreer's "All Heart." (See Specialties, 

 page 9>) Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; 

 \ lb., 80 cts. 



French Unrivalled. (See Specialties, 

 page 7.) Pkt., 10 cts.; oz , 30 cts.; 

 | lb., 80 cts. 



Biff Boston. (See cut.) Resembles 

 Boston Market, but nearly twice as 

 lari;r-; desirable for forcing and spring 

 and fall outdoor planting. Pkt., 5 cts.; 

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



Boston Market ( White Seed). Hardy 

 and uh]i; a suitable forcing variety. 

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



Hittinger's Belmont Forcing. An 

 improvement on the Boston Market, 

 larger in size, crisp and tender. Pkt. r 

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



Grand Rapids Forcing. Matures 

 quickly, large size, handsome appear- 

 ance; crisp and tender. 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 excellent quality. One 

 of the best forcing and market sorts. 

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



Early Curled Simpson (Silt sin). This 

 does not head, but forms a close, com- 

 pact mass of leaves; very early; excel- 

 lent for forcing. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., L'O 

 cts.; J- lb., 50 cts. 



May King. (See cut.) This variety is hardy and will stand Early White Cabbage ( White Butter Lettuce). A good 

 much cold, damp weather. Can be planted out of doors or variety for sowing in the fall, as it is nearly hardy and requires 



under glass, and in either case will produce fine heads much but little protection. Heads are very firm and nicely blanched, 



sooner than any other variety. The outer leaves are yellowish- Pkt,, 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; J lb., 50 cts. 



green, tinged with brown, while inside is rich 

 golden-yellow. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts. ; Jib., 

 60 cts. 



Wonderful. The heads grow to an enormous size, 

 and resemble cabbage in their solidity, measuring 

 from 12 to 15 inches across, and frequently weigh- 

 ing 2 and 3 pounds each. The quality is superb, 

 being crisp, rich and tender. It withstands the 

 heat well, making a fine variety for all seasons. 

 Pkt.. 10 cts.; oz., -JO cts.; \ lb., 60 cts. 



Silver Ball. An excellent variety for early spring 

 and summer use or for winter forcing. Heads sil- 

 very white; very firm and compact. Pkt., 5 cts.; 

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



Sensation. This variety is remarkable for its char- 

 acter of forming 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. 



Dreer's Improved Hanson. This superior Let- 

 tuce, which we introduced thirty-nine years ago, 

 is the best summer heat-resisting sort. 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. 



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.; \ lb., 50 cts. 



Salamander. An excellent spring, summer and 

 fall variety, forming good-sized heads. Pkt., 

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



