Dreer’s Reliable VEGETABLE SEEDS 
Laitue, FR. Lechuga, Sp. 
Health Value of Lattuga, ITAL. Lettuce Lattich, Salat, GER. 
Fresh Lettuce Indispensable for salads and garnishing 
Calories per lb. 87 CULTURE -— For the earliest supply sow seed of Loose-Leaf and Early Butterhead varieties under 
Vitamins A, B, C, G glass or indoors in boxes about March 1st. Sow thinly, and when the young seedlings are three inches 
Proteins 1.2% tall transplant 3 to 4 inches apart each way in another seed flat. or box. As soon as the ground can 
Carbohydrates 2.9% be prepared set out in rows 18 inches apart, spacing the plants 4 to 6 inches apart in the row. Fora 
Fats .8% succession sow seeds of Midseason Butterheads, Crispheads, and Cos Lettuces right in the open ground 
Calcium .043% around middle of April. All Lettuces must be thinned out to stand from 6 to 10 inches apart in the 
Iron .001% 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 
leaves which are brittle, very tasty, and tender. They are 
particularly excellent early in the season before the heading 
varieties are available. The leaves are heavily curled and 
crumpled. Also fine for growing in the greenhouse during winter. 
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 handsome appearance. The crisp, tender 
leaves are bright green and crimped at the edge. Pkt. 10c; 
oz. 20c; + lb. 60c. 
442 Black-Seeded Simpson. One of the most popular 
“Loose Leaf” sorts because it is very dependable. Produces a 
compact mass of broad, much crumpled, light yellowish green 
leaves of extra fine quality. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; lb. 60c. 
452 Early Curled Simpson (Silesia). One of the oldest 
loose-leaf Lettuces and quite familiar in American gardens. 
Forms a close, compact mass of light green, crumpled leaves. 
Excellent forcer. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; ¢ lb. 60c. 
“‘Butterhead’’ Varieties 
The varieties under this classification all form good-sized, 2 Se 
solid heads with tightly folded hearts which blanch to a beautiful Big Boston Lettuce 
light creamy yellow color. They will withstand a moderate 
amount of warm weather but are not so resistant to intense heat 
as the Crisp Heading varieties listed on the following page. 
Thorough preparation of the land, good fertility, and ample 
moisture are important factors to success. 
446 Big Boston. More extensively grown than any other 
variety in this class. It is early and hardy, of a medium light 
green with a slight tinge of brown on margins of outer leaves. 
Very desirable for forcing and also for spring and fall outdoor 
planting. Of good quality, being crisp, tender, and of fine 
flavor. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; 4 1b. 70c. 
448 Boston Market (White Seeded Tennisball). A well- 
known sort, producing crisp, medium sized, light green heads 
with outer leaves tinged with brown. Good both under glass 
and outdoors. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; ¢ lb. 70c. 
450 California Cream Butter. Produces a large, solid 
head and withstands most adverse weather. The thick, dark 
green leaves are tinged and spotted with brown. The interior 
of the head is rich golden yellow and of very fine quality. 
Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; } lb. 60c. 
468 May King. Very early, and being hardy will stand con- 
siderable cold, damp weather. It can be planted out of doors 
or under glass, and in either case will produce attractive, solid 
heads. 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. 
474 Salamander. One of our most popular and reliable 
varieties. A medium green, medium sized sort which always 
heads up well and does well under almost any weather con- 
ditions. Leaves crumpled and of fine tender quality. Has a 
solid tasty heart. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; } lb. 60c. 
458 Unrivaled (While Boston). A handsome, early Butter- 
head of extra choice quality. Will form closely folded heads 
Dreer’s “All Heart’’ Lettuce 
440 Dreer’s ssAll Heart?’’ with golden hearts within sixty days from sowing seeds. An 
all-season variety for cool sections but best for spring sowing 
in the latitude of Philadelphia and sections with similar hot 
summer weather. Pkt. 10c; 0z. 25c; } lb. 70c. 
The name of this variety is most descriptive, because the 
few loose outer leaves enclose a head that is one large solid 
heart. Now thoroughly tested in all soils and sections, we 
have yet to hear of an instance where Dreer’s All Heart 
Lettuce did not prove of exceptional merit. While suitable 
for summer use in cool sections, it is preeminently an early 
spring variety and gives best results in soils containing an 
abundance of humus or other quickly available plant food. 
The heads are of an appetizing yellowish green color, making it 
a most attractive market variety. The flavor is excellent. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; } lb. 70c. 
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