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LETTUCE— Continued 



nignonette. Heads small, compact; leaves slightly curled; 

 edges tinted brown. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; i lb., $1.00. 



Early White Cabbage ( White Butter Lettuce). A good 

 variety for sowing in the fall, as it is nearly hardy and re- 

 quires but little protection. Heads are very firm and nicely 

 blanched. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; J- lb., 75 cts. 



California Cream Butter. Produces a large white head; 

 withstands heat. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; ^ lb., 75 cts. 



ROMAIN£) COS^OR CEI^ERY 

 I^ETTUCE 



These are distinct from the ordinary Lettuce, and much Kked 



on account of their crisp, tender quality and delicate flavor. 



Trianon Self-folding. A self-blanching Cos Lettuce, very 

 crisp and tender, and of excellent flavor. If the leaves are 

 tied up the plant soon forms a solid head and oleaches to a 

 pure white. Pkt, 10 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; ^ lb., $1.00. 



Kingsholm Cos. (See cut. ) Forms long, upright heads of 

 narrow leaves, which are crisp and refreshing, withstanding 

 the summer heat. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; J lb., 85 cts. 



Paris White Cos. Type of Kingsholm; light color; very 

 tender. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; ^ lb., 85 cts. 



HERB SEED5 



CULTURE. — Sow early in spring in shallow drills, 1 foot 



apart; when up a few inches thin out or transplant. They 



should be cut on a dry day just before they come into full 



blossom, tied in bunches or hung up or spread thinly on a floor 



to dry. Those marked with a * are perennial. 



Anise. For garnishing and flavoring; also in making cordials. 

 Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts. 



*Balm. Lemon-scented, and is used in making balm tea and 

 wine. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 40 cts. 



Basil, Sweet. The stems and seeds are used in soups and 

 sauces. Pkt., 10 cts. ; oz., 30 cts. 



Bene. Used medicinally. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 35 cts. 



Borage. Excellent for bees. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts. 



Caraway. Used in bread, etc. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 30 cts. 



Castor Oil Bean. Used for medicine and ornamental bed- 

 ding plants. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts. 



*Catnip. For medicinal purposes, and relished by cats, who 

 roll in it with great delight. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 40 cts. 



Chamomile. Plants only, see page 196. 



Coriander. Seeds are aromatic. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts. 



Cumin. For pigeons. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts. 



Dill, Used for making Dill pickles, and the seeds are used 

 for seasoning. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; \ lb., 50 cts. 



*Fennel, Sweet. For salads, etc. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz.,25cts. 



*Morehound. Has a bitter flavor, and is used in cough medi- 

 cines. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 40 cts. 



*Lavender. For perfuming linen. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 50 

 cts. For plants see page 196. 



*PennyroyaI. Pkt., 25 cts.; oz., $1.00. 



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♦Peppermint. Per pkt., 25 cts. For plants see page 196. 



♦Rosemary. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 75 cts. Plants, see page 196. 



*Rue. For roup in fowls. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 60 cts. 



Saffron. Used for flavoring. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 40 cts. 



*Sage. Leaves used for seasoning meats, etc. Pkt., 10 cts.; 

 oz., 50 cts.; \ lb., $1.50. For plants, see page 196. 



*Savory, Summer. Leaves and shoots are used for flavor- 

 ing. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 50 cts. 



*Savory, Winter. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 50 cts. 



Spearmint. Plants only, see page 196. 



*Sweet Marjoram. Leaves used green in summer and dried 

 in winter for flavoring. Pkt., 10, cts. ; oz., 30 cts.; J lb., $1.00. 



♦Tansy. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 60 cts. Plants, page 196. 



Tarragon. Plants only, see page 196. 



♦Thyme, Broad=leaved English. Pkt., 15 cts.; oz., $1.00. 

 i lb., $3 50. For plants, see page 196. 



Thyme, French Summer. Used for seasoning, and attrac- 

 tive to bees. Pkt, 15 cts.; oz., $1.00; i lb., $3.50. 



♦Wormwood. Used medicinally. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 50 cts. 



DREER'S RELIABLE MUSHROOfl SPAWN 



English Milltrack Spawn. A splendid make of English 

 Spawn which gives excellent results, producing large crops 

 of Mushrooms. It is made with great care, and is full of live 

 "mycelium." It is made in bricks, of about 1\ lbs., and 

 each brick is sufficient for 8 square feet of bed. Per brick, 

 25 cts. (by mail, 35 cts.); by express, 12 bricks, $2.75; 25 

 lbs., $4.00; 50 lbs., $7.00; 100 lbs., $12.00. 



American Spore Culture Spawn. An American make of 

 spawn, which produces Mushiooms of excellent quality and 

 large size. It is produced from original spores of the best 

 varieties, gathered, germinated and propogated under a fa- 

 mous French process, producing the most vigorous and pro- 

 lific spawn. We furnish the Cream White No. 8 variety. Per 

 brick, 35 cts. (by mail, 45 cts.); by express, 5 bricks, $1.60; 

 10 bricks, $3.00; 25 bricks, $7.00; 50 bricks, $13.00; lOO 

 bricks, $25.00. 



Dreer's Mushroom Circular free on application. Tells 

 how to prepare the Mushroom bed and take care of crop. If 



^ interested in growing Mushrooms write for a copy. 



