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RELIABLE VEGETABLE SEEPJy 



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Crisp Heading Lettuce Varieties 



These will withstand more heat than any other type of regular 

 Lettuce. All of them have well blanched hearts of a pure white 

 color. They are especially crisp and mild even during the hot 

 summer weather. Distinct from the Butterhead varieties and 

 easily recognized by their crisp texture. 



462 Dreer's Improved Hanson. A remarkably crisphead 

 Lettuce of choice quality. See specialties page 3. Pkt. 

 10c; } oz. 20c: oz. 30c; J lb. 90c. 



483 Dreer's WonderfuL Sometimes called "New York" 

 or "Los Angeles Market." Withstands heat and forms 

 perfect heads which resemble Cabbage in their solidity. 

 They measure from 12 to 15 inches across and frequently 

 weigh 2 to 3 pounds each. The outer leaves are rich deep 

 green. Pkt. 10c; i oz. 20c; oz. 30c; i lb. 90c. 



464 Iceberg. The outer leaves are light green in color, 

 tinged with brown, and their habit of branching towards 

 the center of head is a great aid to the blanching of the 

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



470 Mignonette. Small, compact heads. Leaves curled 

 and edges tinted brown. Though not particularly attrac- 

 tive this is one of the surest "headers" with solid heart of 

 sweet flavor. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; i lb. 75c. 



Romaine or Cos Lettuce 



This type of Lettuce will usually succeed well even during hot 



weather when nearly all other Lettuces "shoot" seed stalks. 



466 Kingsholm Cos. Forms long, firm, upright plants with 

 narrow leaves which are crisp and refreshing, withstanding 

 the summer heat. Light green in color and a very reliable 

 variety for late use. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; i lb. 75c. 



473 Paris White Cos. One of the best known. Erect plants 

 with tightly folded, pale green leaves of good quality, 

 which it retains for a long time. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; 

 i lb. 75c. 



479 Trianon Cos. Sown at the same time as the head 

 Lettuces, this variety perfects compact, upright, tightly 

 folded cones within sixty days from sowing the seeds. It 

 folds of its own accord, no tying being required, and the 

 inside leaves bleach naturally to a most attractive greenish 

 white. It is an ideal Lettuce for sowing again during June 

 for use during August when regular head Lettuces will not 

 form solid plants. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; j lb. 75c. 



Poireau, Fr. 

 Porro, Ital. 



Leek 



Piierro, Sp. 

 Lauch, Ger. 



Culture — For flavoring soups, 

 stews, etc. or as a boiled vege- 

 table. Sow in April in drills 1 

 foot apart, and when 6 to 8 

 inches high transplant in rich soil, 

 in rows 12 inches apart and 

 4 inches apart and draw the 

 earth to them as they grow. Seed 

 may also be sown in August or 

 September; plants transplanted 

 in the spring. One ounce will 

 sow 100 ft. of drill. 

 438 Dreer's Prizetaker. A fine large variety of great merit; 



very mild and tender. They grow long and thick, and are 



pure white in color. A very popular exhibition variety. 



Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; i lb. $1.00. 

 433 Giant Carentan. Large thick stem of mild flavor. 



Quite hardy. Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; i lb. $1.00. 

 437 Musselburgh. Highly esteemed for exhibition. Of 



splendid flavor. Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; J lb. $1.00. 



Health Value of 

 Fresh Leek 



Calories per lb. 150 



Vitamins A, B, C 



Proteins 1.2% 



Carbohydrates 5.0% 



Fats 0.6% 



Iron .000^8% 



Health Value of 

 Fresh Watermelons 



Calories per lb. HO 

 Proteins .4% 



Carbohydrates 6.7% 

 Fats .2% 

 Iron 



Melon d'eaii, Fr. 

 Cocomero, Ital. 



Watermelons 



Sandia, Sp. 



Wasser Melone, Ger. 



One ounce for 30 hills; four to five pounds for an acre. 



CULTURE— These thrive in a light, rich, sandy, warm soil and they need plenty of sunshine to 

 develop a high sugar content. Sow after the middle of May in hills 6 feet apart. Place 6 to 8 seeds 

 in a circle in each hill and cover J inch deep. Easily hurt by sprays. 



530 Alabama Sweet. Oblong in shape, early in maturing 

 for so large a melon. Color dark green, irregularly striped. 

 Remarkably firm, bright red flesh of luxuriously sweet 

 flavor. Pkt. 10c; oz. ISc; \ lb. 40c; lb. $1.25. 



536 Colorado Preserving Citron. A small, round, pale 

 green melon, marbled with grey. For preserve making 

 only for which purpose it is excellent. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; 

 lib. 45c; lb. $1.25. 



534 Cole's Early. An extra-early, round, dark green, 

 prettily marked melon with solid heart. The deep pink 

 flesh is of fine texture and good flavor. A very suitable 

 variety for our northern States. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; 

 \ lb. 40c; lb. $1.25. 



540 Florida Favorite. An early, oblong melon of medium 

 size, striped alternately light and dark green. Deep 

 red flesh of excellent quality. The melons weigh about 

 30 lbs. each. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; \ lb. 40c; lb. $1.25. 



542 Harris' Earliest. Large, slightly oval in shape. The skin 

 is mottled light and dark green. Solid, bright red, very 

 tender, sweet flesh. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; \ lb. 45c; lb. $1.25. 



543 Irish Grey. A very large, long, light green melon with 

 a very hard shell. The flesh is crisp and sweet. A 

 splendid shipping melon. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; j lb. 45c; 

 lb. $1.25. 



546 Improved Kleckley Sweets or Wondermelon. An 

 improved strain with fruits averaging 18 to 20 inches 

 long. Of oblong shape with dark green skin and brilliant 

 scariet flesh. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; J lb. 45c; lb. $1.25. 



545 Pride of Muscatine. {New Wilt Resistant.) De- 

 veloped by the Iowa State College. This introduction 

 will be welcomed in many wilt-infested regions. A long, 

 dark green melon with dark red, crisp flesh of very sweet 

 flavor. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; i lb. 70c; lb. $2.00. 



547 stone Mountain. A recent introduction and already in 

 good demand. A large, nearly round melon with dark 

 green rind. Sweet, scarlet flesh; very solid; few seeds. 

 Pkt. lOc; oz. 20c; \ lb. 60c; lb. $1.75. 



550 Tom Watson. A favorite, large, oblong Melon. The 

 bright red flesh is of delicious flavor. Weighs as much as 

 40 lbs. Pkt. 10c; oz. ISc; \ lb. 45c; lb. $1.25. 



552 Yellow Ice Cream. Beautiful oblong, deep green 

 fruits with bright golden yellow flesh. A welcome change 

 from the red fleshed sorts. Very sweet. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 

 \ lb. 60c; lb. $1.75. 



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