Dreer’s 
Wonderful 
Lettuce 
Crisp Heading Lettuce Varieties 
These will withstand more heat than any other type of regular 
Lettuce. All of them have well blanched hearts of a pure white 
color. They are crisp and mild even during the hot weather. 
462 Dreer’s Improved Hanson. A remarkable crisphead 
Lettuce of choice quality. Has beautiful, curled, light green 
leaves enclosing alarge white crisp heart of remarkable solidity. 
Very tasty and brittle. Pkt. 10c; 4 0z. 20c; oz. 30c; } 1b. 90c. 
483 Dreer’s Wonderful. Sometimes called ‘‘New York” 
or ‘‘Los Angeles Market.’’ Withstands heat and forms perfect 
heads which resemble Cabbage in their solidity. They measure 
from 12 to 15 inches across and frequently weigh 2 to 3 pounds 
each. The outer leaves are rich deep green. Pkt. 10c; 3 oz. 20c; 
oz. 30c; } 1b. 90c. 
464 Iceberg. The outer leaves are light green in color, tinged 
with brown, and their habit of branching towards the center of 
head is a great aid to the blanching of the heart. Pkt. 10c; 
oz. 25c; 4 1b: 75c. 
470 Mignonette. Small, compact heads. Leaves curled and 
edges tinted brown. Though not particularly attractive this is 
one of the surest ‘‘headers’’ with solid heart of sweet flavor. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; } lb. 7Sc. 
Romaine or Cos Lettuce 
This type of Lettuce will usually succeed well even during hot 
weather when nearly all other Lettuces ‘‘shoot’’ seed stalks. 
466 Kingsholm Cos. Forms long, firm, upright plants with 
narrow leaves which are crisp and refreshing, withstanding the 
summer heat. Light green in color and a very reliable variety 
for late use. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; } lb. 75c. 
473 Paris White Cos. One of the best known. Erect plants 
with tightly folded, pale green leaves of good quality, which it 
retains for along time. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; $b. 75c. 
479 Trianon Cos. Sown at the same time as the head 
Lettuces, this variety perfects compact, upright, tightly folded 
cones within sixty days from sowing theseeds. It folds of its own 
accord, no tying being required, and the inside leaves bleach 
naturally to a most attractive greenish white. It is an ideal 
Lettuce for sowing again during June for use during August 
when regular head Lettuces will not form solid plants. Pkt. 10c; 
oz. 25c; 3 lb. 75c. 
Leek 
Culture — For flavoring soups, 
stews, etc., or as a boiled vege- 
table. Sow in April in drills 1 
foot apart, and when 6 to 8 
inches high transplant in rich soil, 
in rows 12 inches apart and 
4 inches apart and draw the 
earth to them as they grow. Seed 
may also be sown in August or 
September; plants transplanted 
in thespring. One ounce will 
sow 100 ft. of drill. 
438 Dreer’s Prizetaker. A fine large variety of great merit; 
very mild and tender. They grow long and thick, and are 
pure whitein color. A very popular exhibition variety. Pkt. 10c; 
oz. 30c; } Ib. $1.00. 
433 Giant Carentan. Large thick stem of mild flavor. 
Quite hardy. Pkt. 10c; 0z. 30c; } lb. $1.00. 
437 Musselburgh. Highly esteemed for exhibition. Of 
splendid flavor. Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; } Ib. $1.00. 
Puerro, Sp. 
Lauch, GER. 
Poireau, FR. 
Porro, ITAL. 
Health Value of 
Fresh Leek 
Calories per lb. 150 
Vitamins A, B, C 
Proteins 1.2% 
Carbohydrates 5.0% 
Fats 0.5% 
Iron. .00048%, 
Melon d'eau, FR. 
Cocomero, ITAL. 
Health Value of 
Fresh Watermelons 
Calories per lb. 140 
Proteins .4% 
Carbohydrates 6.7% 
Fats .2% 
Iron .00023% 
530 Alabama Sweet. Oblong in shape, early in maturing 
for so large a melon. Color dark green, irregularly striped. 
Remarkably firm, bright red flesh of lusciously sweet flavor. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; 3 lb. 40c; lb. $1.25. 
536 Colorado Preserving Citron. A small, round, pale 
green melon, marbled with grey. For preserve making only 
for which purpose it is excellent. Pkt. 10c: oz. 15c; + lb. 45c; 
Ib. $1.25. 
534 Cole’s Early. An extra-early, round, dark green, 
prettily marked melon with solid heart. The deep pink flesh 
is of fine texture and good flavor. A very suitable variety for 
our northern States. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; } Ib. 40c; lb. $1.25. 
540 Florida Favorite. An early, oblong melon of medium 
size, striped alternately light and dark green. Deep red flesh 
of excellent quality. The melons weigh about 30 Ibs. each. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; 3 lb. 40c; Ib. $1.25. 
542 Harris’ Earliest. Large, slightly oval in shape. The 
skin is mottled light and dark green. Solid, bright red, very 
tender, sweet flesh. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; 4 Ib. 45c; lb. $1.25. 
85 
Watermelons 
One ounce for 30 hills; four to five pounds per acre. 
Sandia, Sp. 
Wasser Melone, GER. 
CULTURE —These thrive in a light, rich, sandy, warm soil and they need plenty of sunshine 
to develop a high sugar content. 
seeds in a circle in each hill and cover } inch deep. Use sprays cautiously. 
Sow after the middle of May in hills 6 feet apart. Place 6 to 8 
543 Irish Grey. A very large, long, light green melon with 
a very hard shell. The flesh is crisp and sweet. A splendid 
shipping melon. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; } lb. 45c; lb. $1.25. 
546 Improved Kleckley Sweets or Wondermelon. An 
improved strain with fruits averaging 18 to 20 inches long. 
Of oblong shape with dark green skin and brilliant scarlet 
flesh. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; } Ib. 45c; lb. $1.25. 
545 Pride of Muscatine. (New Wilt Resistant.) De- 
veloped by the Iowa State College. This introduction will be 
welcomed in many wilt-infested regions. A long, dark green 
melon with dark red, crisp flesh of very sweet flavor. Pkt. 10c; 
oz. 25c; + lb» 70c; lb. $2.00. 
547 Stone Mountain. A recent introduction and already in 
good demand. A large, nearly round melon with dark green 
rind. Sweet, scarlet flesh; very solid; few seeds. Pkt. 10c; 
oz. 20c; 3 Ib. 60c; Ib. $1.75. 
550 Tom Watson. A favorite, large, oblong Melon. The 
bright red flesh is of delicious flavor. Weighs as much as 
40 lbs. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; 3 lb. 45c; Ib. $1.25. 
552 Yellow Ice Cream. Beautiful oblong, deep green 
fruits with bright golden yellow flesh. A welcome change 
from the red fleshed sorts. Very sweet. Pkt. 10c; 0z. 20c; 
i Ib. 60c; lb. $1.75. 
Order vegetable seeds by the number preceding each variety 
