Dreer's Reliable VEGETABLE SEEDS 



Health Value of 



Fresh Lettuce 



Calories per lb. 87 

 Vitamins A, B, C, G 



Proteins 1.2% 



CarbohydraUs 2.9% 



Fats .3%o 



Calcium .04.3% 



Iron .001% 



Laitue, Fr. ¥ ^^J-J-- , r*^ Lechuga, Sp. 



Lattuga, Ital. J.^CLLULC^'C Lattich, Salat, Ger. 



Indispensable for salads and garnishing 

 CULTURE — For the earliest supply sow seed of Loose-Leaf and Early Butterhead varieties under 

 glass or indoors in boxes about March 1st. 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. During July again sow early Butterhead varieties 

 for a fall supply. One ounce will produce about 3000 plants. 



"Loose Leaf" Varieties 



These do not form heads but produce a thick mass of loose 

 very tasty, and tender. They 



leaves which are brittle, very tasty, ana 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 

 unler ^lass 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. 20c; i lb. 60c. 



442 Black-Seeded Simpson. One of the most popular 

 "Loose Le;if" 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. 20c; i lb. 60c. 



452 Early Curled Simpson (StUsia). One of the oldest 

 loose-leaf Lettuces and quite tamiliar in American gardens. 

 Forms a close, compact mass ofe light green, crumpled leaves. 

 Excellent forcer. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; J lb. 60c. 



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 grcn, tinged and spotted with brown. The interior 

 of the head is rich golden yellow and its quality very fine. 

 Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; i lb. 60c. 



Unrivaled Lettuce 



458 Unrivaled {White Boston). A handsome, early Butter- 

 head 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; oz. 25c; i lb. 70c. 



Early "Butterhead" Varieties 



The varieties under this cl.issil'ication 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 ".\II Heart" L<_-iiiuc 



440 Dreer's "All Heart" 



The name of this variety is most descriptive, because the 

 fe%v 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. VVliile 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; oz. 25c; J lb. 70c. 



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; i 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; -J 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 fine buttery 

 flavor. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; J lb. 60c. 



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. 20c; i lb. 60c. 



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