RELIABLE V lGETABLi SEEDS- jl 



Oiie ounce will produce about 3000 plants. 



LETTUCE. 



Latlich Oder, Garten Sahti, Ger. 



Laitue, Fr. Lechuge, Sp. 



Sow the seed in hot-beds in February or March, and transplant into a sheltering border with a southern exposure. For suc- 

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

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

 Dreer's All- Heart. (See page 4.) 

 Big' Boston. Resembles Boston Market, 

 but nearly twice as large ; desirable for forc- 

 ing and spring and fall outdoor planting. 

 Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 25 cts ; \ lb., 70 cts. 

 Boston Market ( IVIdle Seed). Hardy and 

 crisp ; the earliest heading variety ; good for 

 forcing. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 els.; \ lb., 85 cts. 



Black-Seetletl Teiinisball. A favorite 



forcing variety. Forms a close, hard head, 



with few ouier leaves. Pkt., 5 els.; oz., 15 



cts.; \ lb., 35 cts. 

 Grand Kapirts Forcing. This is re- 

 garded 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., 35 cts. 

 Hitting er's Belmont Forcing-. An 



improvement on the Boston Market, larger in 



size, crisp and tender quality, desirable for 



forcing. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; \ lb., 60 cts. 

 Sensation. This variety is rapidly gaining 



in favor among the market gardeners, who 



find it a valuable sort for growing either in 



cold frame or in the open ground. It is re- 

 markable for its character of forming close, 

 ' hard heads, even in an early stage of growth. 



Color, yellowish-green, quality very fine, crisp 



and tender. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; \ lb., 75 cts. 

 Silver Ball. This is one of the best all-the- 



year-round Lettuce. An excellent variety for 



early spring and summer use, also winter forc- 



ina;. Heads are silvery white, firm and com- 

 r .. ni t r ► OA 1 1 11 en 1 Mammoth Salamander Lettuce. 



pact. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; \ lb., 60 cts. 



Early Dlltcll Butter, Spotted. Producing fine large Onondag-a. This variety is beautifully tinged with reddish 



heads of excellent quality, and one of the best forcing and brown, fine quality, being crisp and tender. The leaves are 



market sorts ; also stands the heat well in summer. Pkt., 5 twisted and form a nice head. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; \ lb., 



Cts.; oz., 20 cts.; \ lb., 50 cts. 35 cts. 



Mammoth Salamander. (See cut.) 

 Grows aliout double the size of Salaman- 

 der, and has all good qualities of same. 

 Pkt., 5 cts.; oz.. 25 CIS.; \ lb., 75 cts. 



D REEK'S Improved Hanson. 



This superior Lettuce, which we introduced 

 twenty-four 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. 

 Our stock is selected and pure. Pkt., 5 

 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; \ lb., 35 cts. 

 Wonderful. (See cut.) Introduced by 

 us four years ago and continually growing 

 in favor. The large, white heads resemble 

 cabbage in their solidity, and frequently 

 weigh 2 and 3 pounds each. The quality 

 is superb, being crisp, rich and tender. It 

 withstands the heat well, making a fine 

 variety for all seasons. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 

 25 cts.; \ lb., 75 cts. 



following well-known 

 Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 



The Wonderful 

 Lettuce. 



\l.,..-.-vJi -— 



We also supply the 

 varieties, each at 

 CIS.; \ lb., 35 cts. 



Emperor Forcing-. 

 Denver 3Iarket Forcing-. 

 Golden Queen Forcing-. 

 Improved Deacon. 

 Salamander. 

 Eai-ly White Cabbage. 

 Early Curled Simpson. 

 Black-Seeded Simpson. 

 Yello-w-Seeded Butter. 

 Oak-Leaved. Defiance. 



California Cream Butter. 



IVIAKKET GAKDENEKS.— Please refer to our SPECIAL MARKET GARDENERS' CATALOGUE before placing orders 

 for seeds. It win be to their advantage to do so. If not received, write for a copy. It is sent to Marlcet Gardeners only. 



