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^Jreer's 

 "Wonderful" Lettuce 



(See illustration of a typical head alongside) 

 483 Sometimes called "New York" or "Los Angele 

 Market." An extremely desirable variety, fo 

 all sections since it withstands extreme heat 

 and forms perfect heads, of enormous size, 

 which resemble cabbage in their solidity, 

 measuring from 12 to IS inches across and 

 frequently 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. This 

 is the Lettuce which is grown so largely 

 around Los Angeles and shipped East, where 

 it is eagerly sought by those who appreciate the 

 best quality. It will produce splendid heads either 

 when planted in the spring, or during the summer 

 and may be depended upon for all seasons. This 

 splendid. Lettuce must not be confused with "Ice- 

 berg," offered on page 29, the outer leaves of 

 which are tinged with brown. Pkt, 10 cts.; \ 

 oz., 20 cts.; oz., 35 cts.; \ lb., $1.00. 



Prizetaker Leek 



Dreer's "Wonderful" Lettuce 



Trianon Self- folding Cos or 

 Romaine Lettuce 



479 The ideal hot weather lettuce, for, when all the true head 

 Lettuces go on strike, and burst with seed stalks, the Cos 

 Lettuces come into their own and among them the Trianon 

 Self-folding variety is one of the choicest for the home gar- 

 den. Sown at the same time as the head Lettuces, this 

 variety perfects compact, upright, tightly folded cones within 

 sixty days of sowing the seeds. It folds of its own accord, no 

 tying being required, and inside leaves bleach naturally to a 

 most attractive greenish white. It is an ideal Lettuce for 

 sowing again during June for use during August when regular 

 head Lettuces will not form solid plants. This is the variety 

 so extensively served in the best hotels and restaurants under 

 the name of Romaine, and is delicious served with a French 

 dressing. Pkt., 10 cts.; \ oz., 20 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; \ lb., 85 cts. 



Dreer's Prizetaker Leek 



438 This is a very fine variety, growing to a medium height, but with the 

 thick stalk averaging 6 inches, almost entirely covered with soil, making 

 it self blanching. Specimen stalks of our Prizetaker have reached 3 

 inches in diameter, and it is in demand for growing for exhibition. Can 

 be stored in a cool cellar quite safely. Pkt., 10 cts.; £ oz., 20 cts.; oz., 

 30 cts.; \ lb., $1.00. 



Muskmelon Early Knight 



495 In some sections this melon is called "Maryland," and in others "Sugar 

 Sweet." Liberal producer of medium-sized melons of a truly delicious 

 flavor and aroma. It is earlier than Rocky Ford and more oval in shape, 

 with thicker netting. Its attractive appearance makes it distinctly 

 suitable either for home use or for exacting markets. The vines make 

 a healthy growth and produce a number of fruits which lie close to the 

 centre of the hill as shown in illustration. Skin deep green turning to 

 golden when ripe, flesh bright green blending to light pink near the 

 centre. A splendid melon for the more northerly States. Pkt., 10 cts.; 

 oz., 20 cts.; | lb., 50 cts.; lb., $1.75. 



Muskmelon 

 Hearts of Gold, or Imp'd Hoodoo 



505 The vines make a strong and vigorous growth, which makes them 

 remarkably disease-resistant and subsequently prolific of delightfully 

 flavored fruits. The Melons are of medium size, round and distinctly 

 ribbed, and present a fine, attractive appearance. The rind and flesh 

 are very firm, the skin is thickly netted, and the flesh a rich, deep orange 

 color, fine grained with a very small seed cavity and of remarkable 

 sweetness and spicv flavor. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; \ lb., 60 cts.; 

 lb., $2.00. 



Early Knight Muskmelon 



Complete collections of Vegetable Seeds are offered on page 10 



