Dreer’s Reliable 
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; % Ib. 75c. 
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. 30c; %4 Ib. 90c. 
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; 4% lb 75c. 
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. 
Cos Lettuce, Trianon 
473 Dark Green Cos. 70 days. A 
medium-sized self-folding Cos Let- 
tuce with dark green outer Jeaves and 
a solid, sweet, blanched heart. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; 1% Ib. 90c. 
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; 0z. 30c; 4 lb. 90c. 
tions, it is primarily 
Lettuce 
VEGETABLE SEEDS 
Lechuga, SP. 
Lattich, Salat, GER. 
Indispensable for salads and garnishing 
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. One ounce will produce about 
3000 plants. 
Form good-sized, 
“"Butterhead" Varieties 
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 
“All 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- 
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. 30c; % lb. 90c. 
441 Aristocrat. 75 days. This new 
Lettuce represents a most careful se- 
lection from California Cream But- 
ter. 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. 30c; % lb. 90c. 
446 Big Boston. 75 days. More ex- 
tensively grown than any other. 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. 30c; %4 Ib. 90c. 
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. 30c; %4 lb. 90c. 
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; 0z. 30c; % Ib. 90c. 
Grisp-Headings Summer Varieties 
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; 
Y |b. 90c. 
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- 
ing. Highly valued for its 
blight resistance. Pkt. 15c; 
oz. 35c; % lb. $1.00. 
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. 30c; % Ib. 90c. 
464 Iceberg. 84 days. Light green 
tinged with brown and a tender, 
brittle heart. Pkt. 10c; oz. 35c; 
Y4 |b. 90c. 
470 Mignonette. 67 days. Small, solid 
heads tinged with bronze. Creamy 
heart. Pkt. 15c; oz. 45c; % Ib. $1.65. 
TKO) Order Vegetable Seeds by the number preceding each variety 
