IjGttuCe— continued 



Dreer's Improved Hanson 



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 a large white crisp heart of remarkable solidity. 

 ^'er>• tasty and brittle. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; i lb. 70c. 



483 Dreer's Wonderful. Sometimes called "New York" 

 or "Los Angeles Market." Withstands heat and forms per- 

 fect 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: oz. 30c; J lb. 90c. 



464 Iceberg. The outer leaves are light green in color, tinged 

 with brown, and their habit (i branching towards the center of 

 head is a great aid to the blanching of the heart. Pkt. 10c; 

 oz. 20c; I lb. 60c. 



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. 75c. 



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; J lb. 75c. 



473 Paris White Cos. One of the best known. Erect plants 

 with tightly folded, pale green leaves of good quality, which 

 they retain for a long time. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; | lb. 60c. 



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 the 

 seeds. It folds of its own 

 accord, no tying being re- 

 quired, and the inside 

 leaves bleach naturally to 

 a most attractive greenish 

 white. It is an ideal Let- 

 tuce for sowing again dur- 

 ing June for use durin.^ 

 August when regular head 

 Lettuces will not form soli 1 

 plants. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25e, 

 J lb. 75c. Cos Lettuce, Trianon 



Poireau, Fr. 

 Porro, Ital. 



Culture — For flavoring soups, 

 stews, and for mixed salads. 

 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 the spring. One ounce will 

 sow 100 ft. of drill. 



Leek 



Puerro, Sp. 

 Lauch, Ger. 



Health Value of 

 Fresh Leek 



Calories per lb. 150 



Vitamins A, B, C 



Proteins 1.2% 



Carbohydrates 6.0% 



Fats 0.5% 



Iron .00048% 



438 Dreer ' s Prizetaker . A fine large variety of great meri t ; 

 very mild and tender. They grow long and thick, and blanch 

 pure white in color. A very popular exhibition variety. 

 Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; i lb. $1.00. 



433 Giant Carentan. Large thick stem of mild flavor. 

 Quite hardy. Pkt. 10c; oz. 2Sc; i lb. 75c. 



437 Musselburgh. Highly esteemed for exhibition, 

 splendid flavor. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; i lb. 75c. 



Of 



Martynia 



Culture— A comparatively little known vegetable with large 

 seed pods which when gathered young and tender are excellent 

 pickled in vinegar. Sow in the open ground in May in hills 3 feet 

 apart each way. Or start in a hotbed and transplant in the open 

 when the weather is warm. 



485 Proboscidea. Large plants with long, curiously shaped, 

 curved pods. Pkt. 15c; | oz. 30c; oz. 50c; i lb. $1.50. 



Mushroom Spawn 



A satisfied customer sent us this evidence of success with 

 Dreer's Mushroom Spawn 



Health Value of 

 Fresh Mushrooms 



Calories per lb. 210 

 Vitamins A, C 

 Proteins 3.5% 



Carbohydrates 6.8%) 



Fats .4% 



Iron .00073%) 



Mushrooms can be grown in 

 almost any building, cellar, or 

 shed which can be darkened. 

 They should be eaten more 

 plentifuUy because they are 

 wholesome and nutritious. Of 

 course proper care must be taken 

 of the beds and full directions 

 for the growing of these Mush- 

 rooms are given in our circular 

 which will be sent free upon 

 application. 



Pure Culture Sterilized Spawn. Used by all the large 

 commercial producers of mushrooms and equally as fine for 

 the home gardener. Shipped with full cultural directions. 

 One carton will spawn about 40 square feet of bed and is 

 equal to 5 bricks. Per carton SI. 25; 5 cartons $6.00; 10 cartons 

 $11.50, prepaid. 



American Spore Culture Brick Spawn. .\n .\merican 

 make of spawn which produces mushrooms of excellent quality 

 and large size. We furnish the Cream White No. 8 variety. 

 Per brick 45c; 5 bricks $2.00; 10 bricks $3.50; 25 bricks $8.50. 



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