Dreer's Reliable VEGETABLE SEEDS 



Lettuce 



Lechuga, Sp. 

 Lattich, Salat, Ger. 



Laitue, Fr. 

 Lattuga, Ital. 



Indispensable for salads and garnishing 

 CULTURE — For the earliest supply sow seed of Loose-Leaf and Early Butterhead varieties under 

 glass or indoors in boxes about March 1st. Sow thinly, and when the young seedlings are three inches 

 taU transplant 3 to 4 inches apart each way in another seed flat or box. As soon as the ground can 

 be prepared set out in rows 18 inches apart, spacing the plants 4 to 6 inches apart in the row. For a 

 succession sow seeds of Midseason Butterheads, Crispheads, and Cos Lettuces right in the open ground 

 around middle of April. All 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 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 j^ellowish 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; i lb. 60c. 



"Butterhead" Varieties 



The varieties under this classification all form good-sized, 

 solid heads with tightly folded hearts which blanch to a beautiful 

 light creamy j'ellow color. They will withstand a moderate 

 amount of warm weather. 



Dreer's "AS Heart" Lettuce 



440 Dreer's "All Heart" 



The name of this variety is most descriptive, because the 

 few loose outer leaves enclose a head that is one large sohd 

 heart. While suitable for summer use in cool sections, it is 

 preeminently an early spring variety. The heads are of an 

 appetizing yellowish green color, making it a most attractive 

 home garden variety. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; J lb. 70c. 



441 Aristocrat. This new Butterhead Lettuce represents a 

 most careful selection from California Cream Butter. It pro- 

 duces well-rounded heads of medium size with dark green outer 

 leaves which fold tightly over the head. The interior blanches 

 to a light creamy yellow. Aristocrat is what its name implies — 

 a quahty variety of sweet flavor and brittle texture. Pkt. 10c; 

 oz. 25c; 1 lb. 75c. 



Big Boston Lettuce 



446 Big Boston. More extensively grown than any other 

 variety in this class. It is early and hardy, of a meditmi 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; i lb. 70c. 



448 Boston Market (White Seeded TennisbaU). 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; J 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 quahty. 

 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; i lb. eo'c. 



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. lOc; oz. 20c; \ lb. 60c. 



458 Unrivaled (While Boston). A handsome, earlj' Butter- 

 head of extra choice quality. Will form closely folded heads 

 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; oz. 25c; i lb. 70c. 



Gcrmaco 



Hotkap; 



New Method of 

 Plant Protection 



Protect your 

 young plants 

 against cold, 

 storms, and 

 insect pests by 

 using Hotkaps. 



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Grow your own Lettuce and taste the difference 



