Dreer’s Reliable VEGETABLE SEEDS 
Laitue, FR. Lechuga, SP. 
Lattuga, ITAL. Lettuce Lattich, Salat, GER. 
CULTURE — For the earliest supply sow seed of Loose-Leaf and Early Butterhead varieties under 
glass or indoors in boxes about March ist. Sow thinly, and when the young seedlings are three inches 
tall transplant 3 to 4 inches apart each way in another seed flat or box. As soon as the ground can 
be put in good garden condition, these plants should be set out in rows 18 inches apart, the plants 4 to 
6 inches apart in the row. For a succession sow seeds of Midseason Butterheads, Crispheads, and Cos 
Lettuces right in the open ground around middle of April. All Lettuces must be thinned out to stand from 
6 to 10 inches apart in the row to head properly. As the heads develop, every other one should be 
cut out to give the rest a chance to expand. During July again sow early Butterhead varieties for a 
Health Value of 
Fresh Lettuce 
Calories per 1b. 87 
Vitamins A, B, C,G 
Proteins 1.2% 
Carbohydrates 2.9% 
Fats .3% 
Calcium .0438% 
Iron .001% 
fall supply. 
“Loose Leaf’’ Varieties 
These do not form heads but produce a thick mass of loose 
leaves which are brittle, very tasty, and tender. They are 
particularly excellent early in the season before the heading 
varieties are available. The leaves are heavily curled and 
crumpled. They are also fine for growing in the greenhouse during 
winter. 
460 Grand Rapids Forcing. A favorite early Lettuce for 
under glass or outdoors early in the season. It matures quickly, 
is of a large size, and of handsome appearance. The crisp, tender 
leaves are bright green and crimped at the edge. Pkt. 10c; 
oz. 25c; ¢ Ib. 70c. 
442 Black-Seeded Simpson. One of the most popular 
“Loose Leaf” sorts because it is very dependable. Produces a 
compact mass of broad, much crumpled, light yellowish green 
leaves of extra fine quality. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; } lb. 70c. 
452 Early Curled Simpson (Silesia). One of the oldest 
loose-leaf Lettuces and quite familiar in American gardens, 
Forms a close, compact mass of light green, crumpled leaves. 
Excellent forcer. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; } lb. 70c. 
The Midseason Butterheads 
For a continuous supply of high quality salads any of the 
following varieties should be sown at the same time as the earlier 
sorts to be succeeded by another sowing made 2 weeks later in 
order to lengthen the harvesting season. All of these varieties 
grow to good size. 
450 California Cream Butter. Produces a large, solid 
head and withstands most adverse weather. The thick leaves 
are dark green, tinged and spotted with brown. The interior 
of the head is rich golden yellow and its quality very fine. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; 4 lb. 70c. 
Unrivaled Lettuce 
458 Unrivaled. A handsome, early Butterhead of extra 
choice quality. Will form closely folded heads with golden 
hearts within sixty days from sowing seeds. An all-season 
variety for cool sections but best for spring work in the latitude 
of Philadelphia and sections with similar hot summer weather. 
Pkt. 10c; 4 0z. 25c; oz. 35c; 1 Ib. $1.00. 
One ounce will produce about 3000 plants. 
Early ‘“‘Butterhead’’ Varieties 
The varieties under this classification all form good-sized, 
solid heads with tightly folded hearts which blanch to a beautiful 
light creamy yellow color. They will withstand a moderate 
amount of warm weather but are not so resistant to intense heat 
as the Crisp Heading varieties listed on the following page. 
Thorough preparation of the land, good fertility, and ample 
moisture are important factors to success. 
Dreer's “All Heart’’ Lettuce 
440 Dreer’s ‘‘All Heart’’ 
The name of this variety is most descriptive, because the 
few loose outer leaves enclose a head that is one large solid 
heart. Now thoroughly tested in all soils and sections, we 
have yet to hear of an instance where Dreer’s All Heart 
Lettuce did not prove of exceptional merit. While suitable 
for summer use in cool sections, it is preeminently an early 
spring variety and gives best results in soils containing an 
abundance of humus or other quickly available plant food. 
The heads are of delicate yellowish green color, making it a 
most attractive market variety. The flavor is excellent. 
Pkt. 10c; 4 oz. 25c; oz. 35c; + lb. $1.00. 
446 Big Boston. More extensively grown than any other 
variety in this class. It is early and hardy, of a medium light 
green with a slight tinge of brown on margins of outer leaves. 
Very desirable for forcing and also for spring and fall outdoor 
planting. Of good quality, being crisp, tender, and of fine 
flavor. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; + lb. 70c. ; 
448 Boston Market. (White Seeded Tennisball). A well- 
known sort, producing crisp, medium sized, light green heads 
with outer leaves tinged with brown. Good both under glass 
and outdoors. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; } lb. 70c. 
468 May King. Very early, and being hardy will stand con- 
siderable cold, damp weather. It can be planted out of doors 
or under glass, and in either case will produce attractive, solid 
heads. The outer leaves are yellowish green tinged with 
brown, while the solid heart is rich golden yellow of rich buttery 
flavor. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; 4 Ib. 75c. 
474 Salamander. One of our most popular and reliable 
varieties. A medium green, medium sized sort which always 
heads up well and does well under almost any weather con- 
ditions. Leaves crumpled and of fine tender quality. Has a 
solid tasty heart. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; } lb. 70c. 
Grow Lettuce in abundance and eat it plentifully 
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