HENRY A. DREER, PHILADELPHIA— CHOICE VEGETABLE SEEDS 



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LETTUCE 



The varieties offered below are the very best sorts for summer 



sowing. 



Big Boston. Now more extensively grown' than any other 

 variety in this class. The color is of a medium light green, with 

 a slight tinge of brown on margins of the outer leaves. It is very 

 desirable for forcing and spring and fall outdoor planting. Pkt., 

 lOcts.; 4oz., 30cts.; oz., 50 cts.; Jib., $1.50. 



Mignonette. Heads small, compact; leaves slightly curled; 

 edges tinted brown. Though of unattractive appearance, this 

 is one of the surest "headers" and of particularly sweet quality. 

 Pkt., 10 cts.; ioz., 30cts.; oz., 50 cts.; i lb., $1.50. 



French Unrivaled. A sure-heading variety, which is suitable 

 for growing at any season. Forms large, compact, buttery heads 

 and is slow to shoot to seed. Pkt., 10 cts.; § oz., 40 cts.; oz., 

 75 cts.; } lb., $2.00. 



Dreer's Wonderful. The large white heads resemble cabbage 

 in their solidity, and frequently weigh 2 and 3 lbs. each. The 

 quality is superb, being crisp, rich and tender. It withstands 

 the heat well and is an excellent variety to grow during the 

 summer. Pkl., 10 cts.; J oz., 40 cts.; oz., 75 cts.; i lb., $2.00. 



Dreer's Improved Hanson. This superior lettuce, which we 

 originally introduced, is one of the best summer heat-resisting 

 sorts. Heads grow to good size, are sweet, tender and crisp. 

 Color is light green and leaves, which are crumpled, tightly 

 overlap each other. For outdoor culture it is unequalled. Pkt., 

 10 cts.; ioz., 30cts.; oz., 50 cts.; i lb., $1.50. 



j)PERS 



PARSLEY 



Excellent for garnishing meats and salads. The plants may be 

 taken up in the fall, planted in boxes or pots and grown in a sunny 

 window for winter use. 

 Dreer's Dwarf Perfection. A compact variety, with fine 



curled leaves, closely set. Color bright pea-green, and the flavor 



is excellent. Pkt., 10 cts.; |oz., 20cts.; oz., 35 cts.; J lb., $1.00; 



lb., $3.00. 

 Dreer's Summer Green. Especially adapted for summer crop. 



It is a strong and vigorous grower, and produces large, finely 



curled leaves which are of beautiful dark green color. Pkt., 10 



cts.; oz., 20cts.; i lb., 60 cts.; lb., $2.00. 

 Dwarf Extra Curled Perpetual. Leaves tender, crimped and 



very curly, of a bright green color. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; 



i lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 

 Champion Moss Curled. A distinct variety, beautifully 



curled. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; J lb., 60 cts.; lb.. $2.00. 

 Plain. Leaves not curled. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; | lb., 



40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 

 Fern Leaved. Dark Green. Stands winter if covered before 



frost. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; i lb., 45 cts.; lb., $1.50. 

 Turnip-rooted. The fleshy root resembles a parsnip and is 



used for flavoring soups, etc. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; j lb., 



40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 



MUSHROOM SPAWN 



The idea that good Mushrooms can only be produced 

 in caves, or houses which have been specially built for 

 the purpose, is erroneous. They can be successfully 

 grown in almost any building, cellar or shed, which can 

 be darkened. Beds can be made on ground floor, or on 

 shelves, in tiers; also in the greenhouse under the 

 benches or in spent hot beds. Leaflet giving full cul- 

 tural instructions free on application. 



American Spore Culture Spawn. An American 

 make of spawn, which produces Mushrooms of ex- 

 cellent quality and large size. By express: Per brick, 

 35 cts.; 5 bricks, $1.60; 10 bricks, $3.00; 25 bricks, 

 $7.00; 50 bricks, $13.00; 100 bricks, $25.00. If wanted 

 by parcel post add 5 cts. per brick to points east 

 of the Mississippi River. 10 cts. per brick to points 

 west of the Mississippi River. 



MUSTARD and CRESS 



Used for salad and garnishing and are very easily 

 grown. Sow thinly in rows a foot apart and cut when 

 a few inches high. Sow a short line every week or two. 



White London Mustard. 10 cts. per pkt.; 15 

 cts. per oz.; 30 cts. per J lb.; $1.00 per lb. 



Extra Curled Cress or Peppergrass. 10 cts. per 

 pkt.; 15 cts. per oz.; 30 cts. per i lb.; $1.00 per lb. 



Strong, healthy plants of Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage and Celery offered on page 48. 



