HENRY A. DREER, PHILADELPHIA— CHOICE SUMMER VEGETABLE SEEDS 2t> 



LETTUCE 



The varieties offered below are the best sorts for 



summer sowing. 



440 Dreer's "All-Heart." Adapted to both spring 

 and summer use, as it withstands heat and forms 

 magnificent heads with leaves closely set, extreme- 

 ly solid heart, even before it is half grown. The 

 color is a beautiful yellowish-green, and the K 



flavor is excellent, being rich and buttery. W^S 

 Pkt., 10 cts.; \ oz., 25 cts.; oz., 45 cts.; \ lb., ^ : S,*2j 



$1.25. ' : -;'~ 



446 Big Boston. Now more extensively grown d[S£sj 



than any other variety in this class. The color ^^Vfy-v* 



is of a medium light green, with a slight tinge ?^?F 



of brown on margins of the outer leaves. c : '.- 



Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; \ lb., 75 cts. ;■ ;■" 



458 French Unrivaled. A sure-heading variety, 

 which is suitable for growing at any season. 

 Forms large, compact, buttery heads and is .J 



slow to shoot to seed. Pkt., 10 cts.; J oz., 

 25 cts.; oz., 45 cts.; \ lb., $1.25. * 



474 Salamander. A well known medium green, 

 medium sized sort which does well under almost 

 any weather conditions. High quality. Pkt., 

 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; \ lb., 75 cts. 



462 Dreer's Improved Hanson. One of the best 

 summer heat-resisting sorts. Heads grow to good 

 size, are sweet, tender and crisp. Color is light 

 green and leaves, which are crumpled, tightly 

 overlap. For outdoor culture unequalled. Pkt., 

 10 cts.; \ oz., 20 cts.; oz., 35 cts.; \ lb., $1.00. 



466 Kingsholm Cos. Forms long, upright plants with narrow 

 leaves, which are crisp and refreshing, withstanding summer 

 heat. Light green in color and very reliable for late use. 

 Pkt., 10 cts.; J oz., 20 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; \ lb., 85 cts. 



473 Paris White Cos. One of the earliest. Plants erect, leaves 

 pale green and of good quality, which it retains for a long 

 time. Pkt., 10 cts.; \ oz., 20 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; \ lb., 85 cts. 



MUSHROOM SPAWN 



American Spore Culture Spawn. An American make of 

 spawn, which produces Mushrooms of excellent quality and 

 large size. Per brick, 45 cts.; 5 bricks, $2.00; 10 bricks, $3.75, 

 prepaid. 



Dreer's Mushroom Circular free on application. Tells 

 how to prepare the Mushroom bed and take care of crop. If 

 interested in growing Mushrooms write for a copy. 



Kingsholm Cos Lettuce 



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Dreer's Wonderful, also known as "Los Angeles Market." 



483 Dreer's Wonderful. Sometimes called "New York" or 

 "Los Angeles." The quality is superb, being crisp and 

 tender. It withstands the heat well and is an excellent 

 variety to grow during the summer. Pkt., 10 cts.; \ oz., 

 20 cts.; oz., 35 cts.; \ lb., $1.00. 



PARSLEY 



Excellent for garnishing meats and salads. The plants may be 

 taken up in the fall, planted in boxes or pots and grown in a 

 sunny window for winter use. 



600 Dreer's Dwarf Perfection. A compact variety, with 

 fine curled leaves, closely set. Color bright pea-green, and 

 the flavor is excellent. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; \ lb., 60 

 cts.; lb., $1.50. 



596 Champion Moss Curled. A standard variety, beauti- 

 fully curled. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; \ lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 



PARSNIP 



608 Large Sugar, or Hollow Crown. This is 

 the best and most productive variety and is 

 largely grown both in the home garden and 

 for market. The roots, which are creamy 

 white, grow 10 to 12 inches long, and are 

 smooth, tender, sweet and are of excellent 

 flavor. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; \ lb., 45 cts.; 

 lb., $1.50. 



PUMPKIN 



758 Quaker Pie. A fine-grained, oval-shaped 

 sort of rich flavored creamy white flesh. Keeps 

 well if stored in a dry place. Pkt., 10 cts.; 

 oz., 20 cts.; \ lb., 50 cts.; lb., $1.75. 



760 Sugar, or New England Pie. For making 

 pies this variety cannot be excelled. The 

 Pumpkins are round and small, with deep 

 yellow skin and plainly ribbed. Flesh very 

 sweet, fine grained and of the best quality. 

 Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; \ lb., 50 cts.; lb., $1.50. 



764 Winter Luxury. A very good keeper and a 

 splendid pie Pumpkin; shape round, skin 

 finely netted, and beautiful russet-yellow color; 

 flesh deep yellow and thick. Pkt., 10 cts.; 

 oz., 20 cts.; \ lb., 50 cts.; lb., $1.75. 



Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage and Celery Plants offered on page 53 



