Dreer’s Lettuce . 
Laitue, FR. Lattuga, Ivar. Lechuga,Sv. Lattich, Salat, Grr. 
Treat seeds with Cuprocide, Semesan, or Spergon. 
Sow Lettuce seeds as early in the spring as possible and 
follow up with succession sowings where summers are not 
too hot or dry. For a fall crop sow again in July. 1 pkt. 
for 50 ft.; 1 oz. for 500 ft. 

Black-Seeded 
Simpson 
“Loose Leaf” or Cutting Varieties 
442 Bilack-Seeded Simpson. 45 days. (B.S.) A most popu- 
lar “Loose Leaf” variety producing a compact mass of 
broad, much crumpled, light yellowish green leaves of 
choice quality. Pkt. 10c; 0z. 20c; 14 Ib. 60c. 
460 Grand Rapids. 42 days. (W.S.) Matures quickly into 
large size, loose heads of handsome appearance. The crisp, 
tender leaves are bright green and crimped at the edges. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; 4 Ib. 75c. 
452 Early Curled Simpson. 45 days. (W.S.) An old favor- 
ite sort forming close masses of light green, crumpled 
leaves which are brittle and tasty. Also excellent for 
forcing under glass. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; ™% lb. 70c. 
472 Oak-Leaf. 40 days, A very distinct variety forming 
tight bunches of deeply lobed, bright green leaves which 
are tender, heat resistant, and retain their miid flavor 
right through the summer. Pkt. 15c; oz. 40c; 14 Ib. $1.10. 
Great Lakes 



Dreer’s ‘‘All Heart’’ Lettuce 
*“Butterhead V arieties 
440 Dreer’s “‘All Heart.’’ 70 days. (B.S.) The few outer 
leaves enclose a head that is one large solid heart. Best 
for spring sowing except where summers are not too hot. 
Of an appetizing yellowish green color and very tasty. 
Pkt lOckeon 25e5.3 4. Ibe 15c 
446 Big Boston. 75 days. (W.S.) Early, hardy, of medium 
light green color with a slight brown tint on the mar- 
gins. Forms solid heads during cool weather with the 
tightly folded heart a beautiful light golden’ yellow color. 
Tender and of fine flavor. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; %4 lb. 75c. 
458 Unrivalled or White Boston. 76 days. (W.S.) Sim- 
ilar to Big Boston but of a uniform pale green color. 
A very desirable variety with a creamy green heart which 
is tender and sweet. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; %4 lb. 75c. 
468 May King. 63 days. (W.S.) Forms firm round heads 
of light green with brown tinge and crisp, buttery golden 
yellow, compact heart. Used for forcing and the earliest 
to head outdoors. Pkt. 10c; 0z. 25c; 1% lb. 75c. 
“Crisp-Head”’ Varieties 
444 Bibb. 78 days. A famous old variety forming a solid 
heart of rich yellowish green. Good for cool seasons 
only. Of a most delightful mild and refreshing flavor. 
Pkt. 15¢; oz. 40c; 4% lb. $1.10. 
457 Great Lakes. 82 days. (W.S.) An all America Winner 
yin 1944 being more heat-resistant than any other Lettuce 
introduced to date. Also resistant to tip-burn. Forms 
large plants with attractive light green leaves surround- 
ing a large solid head which is exceptionally brittle, 
tender, juicy, and sweet. It has proved its outstanding 
value in the home garden and as a market crop. Crop 
short, Pkt. 20c; % oz. 40c. 
465 Imperial No. 847. 84 days. (B.S.) Medium large, 
solid, round heads of bright green color and tender, icy 
crisp, greenish white hearts. Resistant to tip-burn and 
brown blight. Pkt. 10c; oz. 35c; 14 Ib. 95c. 
467 Imperial No. 44. 82 days. (W.S.) Medium large, 
hard, well-formed, globular heads similar to the preced- 
ing but tolerant to more summer heat. Also resistant to 
tip-burn. Pkt. 10c; oz. 35c; %4 lb. 95c. 
483 Dreer’s Wonderful. 80 days. (W.S.) Also called “New 
York” or “Los Angeles”. Withstands heat and forms re- 
markably solid heads which have large, tender, blanched 
hearts of light green surrounded by attractive rich green 
outer leaves. Pkt. 10c; oz. 35c; %4 lb. 95c. 
464 Iceberg. 84 days. (W.S.) Large, broad, well-folded, 
light green heads having a very sweet, crisp, light icy 
green interior. Heat tolerant, Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; 1% lb. 90c. 
470 Mignonette. 67 days. (B.S.) Small, compact, hard, 
globular heads with bronzed green outer leaves but an 
almost white, tender, and juicy interior. Pkt. 10c; 
oz. 45c; 1% Ib. $1.50. ? 


Explanation: W.S. = White Seeded; B.S. = Black Seeded. 13 
