Dreer's Reliable VEGETABLE SEEDS 



Romaine or 

 Cos Lettuce 



This type of Lettuce is very successful 

 for growing during even the hot summer 

 months when other kinds are bound to 

 "shoot" to seed. They require the same 

 cultural treatment and produce nicely 

 folded heads which have an appetizing 

 piquant flavor. 





Cos Lettuce, Trianon 



473 Dark Green Cos. A medium- 

 sized self-folding Cos Lettuce with dark 

 green outer leaves and a solid, sweet, 

 blanched heart. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 

 J lb. 60c. 



479 Trianon Cos. Forms compact, 

 upright, tightly folded cones within 

 sixty days after sowing. Does not re- 

 quire tying up and blanches to an 

 attractive greenish white. An ideal 

 summer lettuce and splendid for fall use. 

 Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; | lb. 75c. 



Kohl-Rabi 



Chou Rave, Fr. Col de Nabo, Sp. 



Cavolo rapa, Ital. Kohl-Rabi, Ger. 

 Sow thinly in rows like any other root 

 crop. Allow a foot 

 between the rows 

 and cover seed § 

 inch deep. 

 Thin seed- 

 lings to stand 

 4inchesapart 

 in the row. 

 Use when 

 bulbs are 

 about 2 J 

 inches in 



diameter. 

 Kohl-Rabi, Early 

 White Vienna 



430 Early Purple Vienna. The skin 

 is purple, but the tender, tasty flesh is 

 of greenish white color. Pkt. 15c; 

 oz. 40c; |lb. SI. 15. 



431 Early White or Green Vienna. 

 A splendid sort. Has a very short top 

 and forms the root quickly. A most 

 dependable variety on all soils. 

 Pkt. 15c; oz. 40c; | lb. SI. 15. 



Varieties marked "Ar are Winners in 

 the All America Selections. 



Laitue, Fr. 

 Lattuga, Ital. 



Lettuce 



Lechuga, Sp. 

 Lattich, Salat, Ger. 

 Indispensable for salads and garnishing 



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

 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. 



"Loose Leaf" or Cutting Varieties 



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 hand- 

 some appearance. The crisp, tender 

 leaves are bright green and crimped at 

 the edges. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; | lb. 60c. 



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. One 

 of the most popular "Loose Leaf" sorts 

 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. 20c; 

 i lb. 60c. 



452 Early Curled Simpson. One of 



the old sorts familiar in American 

 gardens. Forms a close, compact mass 

 of light green, crumpled leaves. Excel- 

 lent forcer. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; | lb. 60c. 



"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 

 "All Heart" 



The name of this 

 splendid 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 sections, 

 it is primarily an early 

 spring variety. The 

 heads are an appetizing 

 yellowish green color, 

 making it a most attrac- 

 tive home garden vari- 

 ety. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; 

 i lb. 70c. 



441 Aristocrat. This new Butterhead 

 Lettuce represents a most careful selec- 

 tion from California Cream Butter. 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. 25c; | lb. 75c. 



446 Big Boston. More extensively 

 grown than any other in this class. 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. 25c; | lb. 70c. 



Dreer's "All Heart" Lettuce 



458 Unrivaled or White Boston. A 



handsome, extra choice variety forming 

 closely folded heads with attractive 

 golden heart and maturing within 60 

 days after sowing. An all-season variety 

 for cool sections but best for spring use 

 where summers are hot. Pkt. 10c; 

 oz. 25c; J lb. 70c. 

 468 May King. Very early, hardy, 

 and most 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. 20c; J lb. 60c. 



Crisp-Heading Summer Varieties 



465 Imperial No. 847 



We highly recommend this outstanding 

 strain of Crisp-Head Lettuce to all who 

 appreciate extra-fine quality. The plants 

 are of uniform growth forming tightly 

 folded heads of an attractive medium green 

 color. They are solid, crisp, and have a 

 sweet refreshing flavor. Highly valued 

 because of its blight resistance and better 

 adapted to eastern conditions than most 

 others. Pkt. 10c; oz. 35c; I lb. $1.00. 



483 Dreer's Wonderful. Sometimes 

 called "New York" or "Los Angeles 

 Market". Withstands heat and forms 

 remarkably solid heads. Tender 



blanched hearts and rich deep green 

 outer leaves. Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; f lb. 85c. 



464 Iceberg. Light green outer leaves 

 tinged with brown and a tender, brittle 

 heart. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; i lb. 60c. 



470 Mignonette. Small, solid heads 

 tinged with bronze. Creamy white 

 heart. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; £ lb. 75c. 



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