FOR THE VEGETABLE GARDEN. 



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LETTUCE. 



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Lattich oder, Garten Salat, GeR. Laitue, Fr. Leckuga, Sp. 



One ounce will sow 150 feet of drill. 



Lettuce thrives best in rich, moist ground. For the principal early crop sow the seed in September in the open ground; 

 transplant when large enough into cold frames, and protect the plants during the winter in the same manner as early Cabbage ; 

 set the plants out early in April ; or sow the seed in hot-beds in February or March, and transplant into a sheltering border with 

 a southern exposure. For successive 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. . 



BOSTON MARKET (white seed). Hardy and crisp; the earliest heading 



variety; one of the best for forcing. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., \ lb. 40 cts. 

 Black Seeded Teilllisball. A favorite forcing variety. Forms a close, hard 



head, with few outer leaves. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., \ lb. 40 cts. 

 HITTINGER'S BELMONT FORCING. An improvement on the Boston 

 Market, larger in size, with well-formed heads of remarkably crisp and tender quality, 

 most desirable for forcing. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts., \ lb. 75 cts. 

 Big" Boston. Resembles the popular Boston Market, but is nearly twice as large, 

 a most desirable variety for forcing in cold-frames and for out-door planting. Pkt. 

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

 Early Curled Simpson (Silesia). This does not head, but forms a close, com- 

 pact mass of leaves; very early, excellent for forcing. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 

 \ lb. 30 cts. 

 Black Seeded Simpson. Produces a compact mass of leaves of a light color, 

 nearly double the size of the ordinary Simpson, standing well the summer heat. 

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



Silver Ball. 



Salamander. 



SILVER BALL. This is one 

 of the best all-the-year-round Let- 

 tuce we know of. It is an excellent 

 variety, as well for early spring and 

 summer use as for winter forcing. 

 The heads are silvery white, very 

 firm and compact. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 

 20 cts., £ lb. 50 cts. 



SALAMANDER. An excellent 

 summer variety, forming good- sized 

 heads, that stand drought and heat 

 longer without injury than any other 

 sort. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., \ lb. 

 40 cts. 



DREER'S IMPROVED 

 HANSON. This superior Let- 

 tuce, which we introduced twenty years ago, is the best summer heat-resist- 

 ing sort. The heads grow to a remarkable size, and are sweet, tender and 

 crisp; for outdoor culture it is unequalled. Our stock is selected and true 

 to its original purity. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., \ lb. 40 cts. 



Denver Market. This Lettuce is highly recommended, either for 

 forcing or open ground. It forms large solid heads of a good light green 

 color, and is slow to go to seed. The leaves are beautifully curled and 

 crimped, very crisp and tender. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., \ lb. 50 cts. 



EOYAL CABBAGE, or SUMMER DRUMHEAD. Heads 

 large, crisp, tender, of good flavor and stand the summer heat well. Pkt. 

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



Yellow Seeded Butter. A very distinct sort, making a compact yellow 

 head, of excellent flavor, withstands heat well, and remains crisp and tender. 

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



Oak Leaved. Very distinct, excellent for summer use and for growing in 

 the South, as it resists the greatest heat. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., \ lb. 40 cts. 



Defiance. This we consider one of the very best Lettuces. 

 It is of fine quality, crisp and tender, and remains in prime 

 condition a long time before going to seed. As a summer 

 variety it has already become a standard sort. Pkt. 5 cts., 

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



Early Dutch Butter, Spot- 

 ted. Producing fine large heads 

 of excellent quality, and one of the 

 best forcing and market sorts ; also 

 stands the heat well in summer. 

 Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., i lb. 40 cts. 



Early White Cabbage ( White 

 Butter). A favorite for sowing in 

 the fall ; nearly hardy, requires only 

 a slight protection ; produces fine, 

 well-formed heads. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 

 15 cts., \ lb. 40 cts. 



Californian Cream Butter 



(black seed). A splendid summer 

 variety. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., 

 \ lb. 40 cts. 



Summer Drumhead. 



Drher's Improved Hanson. 



Grand Rapids Forcing. This is regarded in the West 

 as the best forcing and shipping variety. It matures quickly, 

 is of large size and handsome appearance, crisp and tender, 

 and will keep from wilting after cutting longer than any other 

 sort. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., \ lb. 40 cts. 



Kingsholm Cos. The finest 



Cos sort, forming long upright 



heads of narrow leaves, which 



are crisp and refreshing, with- 

 standing the summer heat. Pkt. 



5 cts , oz. 20 cts., \ lb. 50 cts. 

 Trianon Self-Folding. A 



new and distinct Cos Lettuce, 



which does not need tying up, 



really a self-blanching sort ; very 



crisp and tender, and of excel- 

 lent flavor. The leaves when 



bleached are stiff like celery 



stalks and can be eaten in the 



same manner. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 



15 Cts., \ lb. 40 Cts. Trianon Self-Folding. 



We can also supply the follow iug varieties: Emperor lforcing. Paris White Cos. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts. 



