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One ounce will produce about ?fyQ(i plants. \ ^ |~^ I I 11 Cv r"^ 



Lattich oder, Garten Snlut, Ger. 



Laitue, Fr. Lechuge, Sp. 



Sow the seed in hotbeds in February or March, and transplant into a sheltering border with a southern exposure. For succes-^ 

 sive crops, sowing may be made in the open ground as early as the spring opens, and continuing uniil July. Always thin out 

 well, or the plants will not be strong. When wanted as a cut salad, sow the seed thickly m rows or broadcast. 

 Dreer's AIl=Heart. (See colored plate, also de- 



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page 12.) Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 50 cts.; 



Pkt., 10 cts.; 

 Pkt., 10 cts.; 



scription, 



lb., $1..50 

 Wonderful. (See description, page 9.) 



oz., 25 cts.; \ lb., 75 cts. 

 Sensation. (See description, page 9.) 



oz., 25 cts.; ^ lb., 70 CIS. 

 Big Boston. Resembles Bostoii Market, but nearly 



twice as large; desirable for forcing and spring and 



fall outdoor planting. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; \ 



lb., 70 cts. 

 Boston Marltet. ( IVhite Seed). Hardy and crisp ; 



the earliest heading variety ; good for forcing. Pkt., 



5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; \ lb., 40 cts. 

 Black^seeded Tennisbail. A favorite forcing 



variety. Forms a close, hard head, with few outer 



leaves. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; \ lb., 40 cts. 

 Grand Rapids Forcing. This is regarded in the 



West as the best forcing and shipping variety. It 



matures quickly, large size, crisp and tender. Pkt., 



5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; \ lb., 40 cts. 



Hittinger's Belmont Forcing. An improvement 

 on the Boston Market, larger m size, crisp and ten- 

 der quality, desirable for forcing. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 

 20 cts.; \ lb., 60 cts. 



Mignonette. Heads small, com|iact, slightly curled 

 edges, tinged with brown. Interior blanches beauti- 

 fully antl quality is excellent. Hardy and can be 

 grown in cold frames during winter. Pkt., 10 cts.; 

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



Golden Queen Forcing. Very early, yellow color; 

 excellent for forcing. Heads are small, but nearly 

 round. Can be grown either under glass or outside 

 in spring and fall. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; \ lb., 

 40 cts. 



Emperor Forcing. .Similar to above in color and size. 

 5 CIS.; oz., 15 CIS.; \ lb., 40 cts. 



Early Dutch Butter, Spotted. Produces heads of excel- 

 lent quality, and one of the best market sorts; also stands 

 the heat well in summer. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz. , 20 cts.; \ lb., 50 cts. 



Pkt., 



Mammoth S.^lamandeh Lettuce. 



Dreer's Improved Deacon Lettuce. 



Dreer's Improved Deacon. Largely used for growing in 

 Cold Iramcs during winter and spring. It is highly prized by 

 many who grow Lettuce for market. Heads are l.irge, very 

 solid and quality fine, being rich and buttery. Pkt., 5 cts.; 

 oz., 15 cts.; I lb., 40 cts 



Silver Ball. One of the best all-the-year-round 

 Lettuce. Excellent variety for early spring 

 and summer use, also winter forcing. Heads 

 ,Tre silvery white, firm and compact. Pkt., 5 

 ct'^.; oz., 20 ct*;.; i lb., 60 cts. 



Mammoth Salamander. (See cut.) Grows 

 al)out double the size of Salamander, and has 

 all good qualities of same. Pkt., 10 cts., oz., 

 SO cts.; \ lb., 75 cts. 



DREER'S Improved Hanson. This super- 

 ior Lettuce, which we introduced twenty-nine 

 years ago, is the best summer heat-resisting 

 sort. The heads grow to a remarkable size, 

 and are sweet, tender and crisp. For outdoor 

 culture it is unequaled. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., ]5 

 cts.; i lb., 40 cts. 



Onondaga. This variety is beautifully tinged 

 \\ith reddish brown, fine quality, being crisp 

 .md tender. Pkt., 5 cts,; oz., 15 Cts.; \ lb., 

 40 cts. 



Black=seeded Simpson. Light color, nearly 

 double the size of the ordinary Simpson. Pkt., 

 r) cts.; oz., 15 cts.; \ lb., 40 cts. 



\^'e niso supply the following well-known varie- 

 ties, each at: Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; J lb., 

 40 cts. 



Denver Harket. Salamander. 



Early White Cabbage. Oak=leaved. 



Early Curled Simpson. Defiance. 



Yellow=seeded Butter. 



California Cream Butter. 



I.ETTUCE PLANTS. 



See page 55. 



MARKET GARDENERS.-Please refer to our SPECIAL MARKET GARDENERS' CATALOGUE before placing orders for seeds. 

 It will be to their advantage to do so. If not received, write for a copy. It is sent to Market Qardeners only. 



