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FRENCH 

 UNRIVAI.I.ED I.ETTUCE 



A sure-heading variety, suitable for growing at 

 any season. Forms large, compact, buttery heads, 

 and is slow to shoot to seed. The general char- 

 acter is similar to " Big Boston," except that the 

 color is a lighter green and leaves are not tinged 

 with brown. A good Lettuce to grow at any sea- 

 son of the year, outside in spring and summer 

 and under glass in winter, and in either case it can 

 be depended upon to produce a satisfactory crop. 

 It is a splendid Lettuce for the home garden. The 

 seed which we supply was secured from the origi- 

 nator in France, and is much better than the 

 American strain of Unrivalled Lettuce, which does 

 not always come true to type. Pkt., 10 cts. ; oz., 

 40cts.; Jib., $1.25. 



DREER'S TVONDERFUI^ 

 I.ETTUCE 



We were fortunatein being the introducers of this 

 valuable variety, and the fact that many of those 

 who purchased the seed of "Wonderful " the first 

 time it was offered have continued to include it in 

 their order each spring is an indication of its pleas- 

 ing qualities. It has become a popular variety, 

 particularly in the South, where it withstands ex- 

 treme heat and forms perfect heads, of enormous 

 size, which resemble cabbage in their solidity, 

 measuring from 12 to 15 inches across and fre- 

 quently weighing 2 to 3 pounds each. The outer 

 leaves tightly overlap, and are rich, dark green 

 in color, while the heart blanches up beautifully, 

 and the quality is superb, being crisp, rich and 

 tender. It can be depended upon for all seasons. 

 Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; J lb., $1.00. 



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HONEY HEW MELON 



This melon has only been on the market for a few 

 years, and is unlike the ordinary muskmelon or canta- 

 loupe both in appearance and flavor, the outer skin 

 being smooth, hard and nearly white. The melons are 

 large, round to oval in shape, extremely thick meated 

 and have a very small seed cavity; flesh is light green, 

 very solid and of a rich honey-like flavor, lucious and 

 juicy, much more so than any variety of muskmelon. 

 It is an excellent keeping melon and fruits may be laid 

 away for use late in the fall when they will be greatly 

 appreciated, not only for their delightful flavor, but be- 

 cause the other varieties of melons are gone. On ac- 

 count of the hard shell it is an excellent shipper, car- 

 rying safely for long distances without being bruised or 

 damaged in any manner. It is suitable for growing in 

 all places of equal latitude in Philadelphia and the 

 West, including California, but we do not recommend 

 it for planting in the New England States, or locations 

 where the growing season is short. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 

 25 cts.» i lb., 75 cts.; lb., $2.50. 



HEEICIOUS GOEH EINEH 

 MUSKMEI^ON 



Growers of muskmelons, both for home use and for 

 market, will be delighted with "Delicious Gold Lined," 

 both on account of its desirable size and good quality. 

 The melons are the same size as "Rockyford," the va- 

 riety having been selected from that well-known 

 melon, but specimens run more uniform as to size and 

 shape, which is nearly round, and the skin is covered 

 with a thick grayish netting, adding much to the ap- 

 pearance of the melon. The flesh is green, with slight 

 golden tint next to the seed cavity, and the flavor is 

 delicious, being remarkably sweet and juicy. Vines are 

 productive and melons mature early, making it desir- 

 able both for the home garden and for shipping, as it is 

 of a size and shape which is especially suited for 

 crating. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; Jib., 60 cts.; lb., 

 $2.00. 



