Dreer's Reliable VEGETABLE SEEDS 



Kale-Borecole 



Chou Vert, Fr. Breton, Sp. 



Cavolo Verde, Ital. Blaetterkohl, Ger. 



Culture — Sow from May to June J 

 inch deep in drills about I5 feet apart and 

 cultivate like cabbage. For early spring 

 use sow in September and protect during 

 the winter. The iiavor is improved by 

 frost. One ounce produces about 2000 

 plants. 



Dreer's Imperial Long Standing Kale 



422 Dreer's Imperial Long Stand- 

 ing. A beautifully curled sort of 

 vigorous, spreading habit. Hardy, of 

 attractive appearance, and very pro- 

 ductive. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; | lb. 60c; 

 lb. SI. 75. 



423 Dwarf Blue Curled Scotch. A 



hardy strain of strong growth producing 

 finely curled foliage with a distinct blue 

 tinge. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; \ lb. 50c; 

 lb. SI. 50. 



Kohl-Rabi 



Chou Rave, Fr. 

 Cavclo rapa, Ital. 



Col de Nabo, Sp. 

 Kohl-Rabi, Ger. 



Sow thinly in rows like any other root 

 crop. Allow a foot 

 between the rows 

 and cover seed i 

 inch deep. 

 Thin seed- 

 Kngs to stand 

 4inches apart 

 in the row. 

 Use when 

 bulbs are 

 about 2 ^ 

 inches in 

 diameter. 



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Kohl-Rabi, Early 

 White Vienna 



430 Early Purple Vienna. The skin 

 is purple, but the tender, tasty flesh is 

 of greenish white color. Pkt. 10c; oz. 

 2Sc; 1 lb. 75c. 



431 Early White or Green Vienna. 

 A splendid sort. Has a very short top 

 and forms the root quickly. A most 

 dependable variety on all soils. Pkt. 

 10c; oz. 25c; \ lb. 75c. 



Laitue, Fr. 

 Lattiiga, Ital. 



Lettuce 



Lechuga, Sp. 

 Lattich, Salat, Ger. 



Indispensable for salads and garnishing 



For a succession sow seeds of Midseason Butterheads, Crispheads, and Cos Lettuces 

 in the open ground around middle of April. Lettuces must be thinned out to stand from 

 6 to 10 inches apart in the row to head properly. During July again sow early Butterhead 

 varieties for a fall supply. One ounce will produce about 3000 plants. 



"Loose Leaf" Varieties 



These do not form heads but produce 

 a thick mass of loose, brittle, tender leaves 

 early in the season before the heading 

 varieties are available. Also fine for the 

 greenhouse during winter. 

 442 Black-Seeded Simpson. One 

 of the most popular "Loose Leaf" sorts 

 because it is very dependable. Pro- 

 duces a compact mass of broad, much 

 crumpled, light yellowish green leaves 

 of extra fine quality. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 

 i lb. 60c. 



460 Grand Rapids Forcing. A 



favorite early Lettuce for under glass or 

 outdoors early in the season. It matures 

 quickly, is of a large size, and of hand- 

 some appearance. The crisp, tender 

 leaves are bright green and crimped at 

 the edge. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; \ lb. 60c. 

 452 Early Curled Simpson. One of 

 the old sorts familiar in American 

 gardens. Forms a close, compact mass 

 of light green, crumpled leaves. Excel- 

 lent forcer. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; J lb. 60c. 



"Butterhead" Varieties 



The varieties under this classification all form good-sized, solid Jieads with tightly 

 folded hearts which blanch to a beautiful light creamy yellow color. They will withstand 

 a moderate amount of warm weather. 



440 Dreer's 

 "All Heart" 



The name of this 

 splendid variety is most 

 descriptive, because the 

 few loose outer leaves 

 enclose a head that is 

 one large solid heart. 

 While suitable for sum- 

 mer use in cool sections, 

 it is primarily an early 

 spring variety. The 

 heads are an appetizing 

 yellowish green color, 

 making it a most attrac- 

 tive home garden vari- 

 ety. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; 

 1 lb. 70c. 



441 Aristocrat. This new Butterhead 

 Lettuce represents a most careful selec- 

 tion from California Cream Butter. It 

 produces well-rounded heads of medium 

 size with dark green outer leaves and a 

 tightly folded, light creamy yellow 

 heart. Of choicest quality. Pkt. 10c; 

 oz. 25c; i lb. 75c. 



446 Big Boston. More extensively 

 grown than any other in this class. It 

 is early and hardy, of a medium light 

 green color with a slight brown tinge 

 on the margins. Tender and of fine 

 flavor. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; \ lb. 70c. 



Dreer's "AH Heart" Lettuce 



458 Unrivaled {While Boston). A 

 handsome, extra choice variety forming 

 closely folded heads with attractive 

 golden heart and maturing within 60 

 days after sowing. An all-season variety 

 for cool sections but best for spring use 

 where summers are hot. Pkt. 10c; 

 oz. 25c; \ lb. 70c. 



468 May King. Very early, hardy, 

 and most attractive. The outer leaves 

 are yellowish green tinged with brown, 

 while the solid heart is rich golden 

 yellow and has a fine buttery flavor. 

 Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; \ lb. 60c. 



Crisp Heading Summer Varieties 



483 Dreer's Wonderful. Sometimes 

 called "New York" or "Los Angeles 

 Market." Withstands heat and forms 

 perfect heads remarkable for their 

 solidity. Tender blanched hearts and 

 rich deep green outer leaves. Pkt. 10c; 

 oz. 25c; I lb. 75c. 



462 Dreer's Improved Hanson. 



Large, crisp, tender heads. Pkt. 10c; 



oz. 20c; } lb. 60c. 

 464 Iceberg. Light green outer leaves 



tinged with brown and a tender, brittle 



heart. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; \ lb. 60c. 

 470 Mignonette. Small, solid heads. 



Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; } lb. 75c. 



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