Dreer's Reliable VEGETABLE SEEDS 



Cos Lettuce, Trianon 



473 Dark Creen Cos. 70 days. A 

 medium-sized self-folding Cos Let- 

 tuce with dark green outer leaves and 

 a solid, sweet, blanched heart. 

 Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; y, lb. 80c. 



479 Trianon Cos. 70 days. Compact, 

 upright, tightly folded cones with few 

 large outer leaves. Does not require 

 tying up and blanches to an attrac- 

 tive greenish white. An ideal summer 

 lettuce and splendid for fall use. 

 Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; vj lb. 80c. 



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Laitue, Fr. 

 Lattuga, Ital 



"Loose Leaf" 

 or Cutting 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. 45 days. 

 A most popular ''Loose Leaf" sort 

 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. 25c; J4 lb - 70c - 



460 Grand Rapids. 42 days. A favorite 

 for under glass or outdoors early in 

 the season. It matures quickly, is of 

 a large size, and of handsome appear- 

 ance. The crisp, tender leaves are 

 bright green and crimped at the 

 edges. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; y, lb. 80c. 



452 Early Curled Simpson. 45 days. 

 One of the old favorite sorts. Forms 

 a close, compact mass of light green, 

 crumpled leaves. Excellent forcer. 

 Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; y, lb. 70c. 



Romaine or 

 Cos Lettuce 



This type of Lettuce is very success- 

 ful for growing during even the hot 

 summer months when other kinds are 

 bound to "shoot" to seed. They require 

 the same cultural treatment and pro- 

 duce nicely folded heads which have an 

 appetizing piquant flavor. 



Lettuce 



Treat seeds with Cuprocide or Spergon. 



Lechnga, Sp. 

 Lattich, Salat, Ger. 



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

 tuces 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. 1 Pkt. for 50 ft.; 1 ox. for 

 500 ft. 



'Butterhead" Varieties 



Form good-sized, solid heads 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 

 "Ail Heart" 



70 days. The name 

 of this 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 sec- 

 tions, it is primarily 

 an early spring va- 

 riety. The heads are 

 an appetizing yellow- 

 ish green color, mak- 

 ing it a most attrac- 

 tive home garden 

 variety. Pkt. 10c ; 

 oz. 25c; % lb. 80c. 

 446 Eig Boston. 75 days. More ex- 

 tensively grown than any other. It 

 is earh- and hard}", of a medium 

 light green color with a slight brown 

 tinge on the margins. Tender and 

 of fine flavor. Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; 

 V A lb. 90c; lb. $3.00. 



Dreer's "All Heart" Lettuce 



458 Unrivaled or White Boston. 76 



days. A handsome variety forming 

 closely folded heads with attractive 

 golden heart of brittle texture and 

 refreshing flavor. An all-season va- 

 riety for cool sections but best for 

 spring use where summers are hot. 

 Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; J4 lb. 80c. 

 468 May King. 63 days. Early, hardy, 

 and 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. 25c; J4 lb. 80c. 



Crisp-Heading Summer Varieties 



465 Imperial No. 847 



84 days. Of superb qual- 

 ity forming tightly folded 

 heads of attractive, me- 

 dium green color. Always 

 solid, crisp, and refresh- 

 l inc. Highly valued for its 

 blight resistance. Pkt. 10c ; 

 oz. 40c; Y A lb. $1.10. 



For the new All America 

 1944 Lettuce 



Great Lakes 



An outstanding crisp-head summer 

 variety which can stand more heat 

 and drought than any other, see page 1. 



Imperial No. 847 



483 Dreer's Wonderful. 80 days. 

 Sometimes called "New York" or 

 "Los Angeles". Withstands heat and 

 forms remarkably solid heads. Ten- 

 der blanched hearts and rich deep 

 green outer leaves. Pkt. 10c ; oz. 30c ; 

 J4 lb. 90c. 



467 Imperial 

 No. 44 



82 days. Has long, 

 well folded leaves 

 protecting a hard solid 

 head. Better adapted 

 to warm sections than 

 many others. Pkt. 10c ; 

 oz. 35c; y A lb. 95c. 



464 Iceberg. 84 days. Light green 

 tinced with brown and a tender, 

 brittle heart. Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; 

 *A lb. 90c. 



470 Mignonette. 67 days. Small, solid 

 heads tinged with bronze. Creamy 

 heart. Pit'. 10c; oz. 50c; J4 lb. $1.65. 



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