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Dreer's 
"Wonderful" Lettuce 
(See illustration of a typical head alongside.) 
483 Sometimes called "New York" or "Los Angeles 
Market." An extremely desirable variety, for 
all sections since it withstands extreme heat 
and forms perfect heads, of enormous size, 
which resemble cabbage in their solidity, 
measuring from 12 to 15 inches across and i 
frequently weighing 2 to 3 pounds each. 
The outer leaves tightly overlap, and are 
rich, dark green in color, while the heart 
blanches up beautifully, and the quality is 
superb, being crisp, rich and tender. This 
is the Lettuce which is grown so largely 
around Los Angeles and shipped East, where 
it is eagerly sought by those who appreciate the 
best quality. It will produce splendid heads either 
when planted in the spring, or during the summer 
and may be depended upon for all seasons. This 
splendid Lettuce must not be confused with "Ice- 
berg," offered on page 29, the outer leaves of 
which are tinged with brown. Pkt., 10 cts.; \ 
oz., 20 cts.; oz., 35 cts.; \ lb., $1.00. 
Dreer's Prizetaker Leek 
438 This is a very fine variety, growing to a medium height, but 
with the thick stalk averaging 6 inches, almost entirely covered 
with soil, making it self blanching. Specimen stalks of our 
Prizetaker have reached 3 inches in diameter, and it is in 
demand for growing for exhibition. Can be stored in a cool 
cellar quite safely. Pkt., 10 cts.; \ oz., 20 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; 
1 lb., $1.00. 
Hale's Best Muskmelon 
510 This is the Melon now grown so extensively in the Imperial 
Valley, Cal., for early shipment to the big Eastern markets. 
On account of its remarkable earlint;s and fine shipping 
qualities it has now superseded the old time Rocky Ford. 
Hale's Best is slightly larger and 2 weeks earlier than the 
standard Rocky Ford, and is pink fleshed clear to the rind, 
which is well ribbed and netted. The flesh is very thick, 
with only a small seed cavity and of excellent quality, being 
sweet and musky. A very prolific Melon and a valuable 
strain both for the commercial and also the home garden. 
Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; \ lb., 75 cts.; lb., $2.25. 
Dreer's "Wonderful" Lettuce 
Delicious Gold Lined Muskmelon 
493 Growers of muskmelons, both for home use and for market, 
will be delighted with "Delicious Gold Lined." The melon is 
nearly round, without ribs, and the skin is covered with a 
thick grayish netting, adding much to its appearance. The 
thick flesh is green, with golden tint next to the small seed 
cavity, which makes it very attractive when cut, and the 
flavor delicious, being remarkably sweet and spicy. Vines 
are very prolific, and bear large numbers of fruits, which are 
edible in about 90 days from time of planting seed. This 
melon has our highest recommendation. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 
30 cts.; i lb., 90 cts.; lb., $3.25. 
Gigantic Gibraltar Onion 
570 On the order of "Prizetaker," both in shape and size of bulbs. 
It is of globe shape, with light straw colored skin and white 
flesh, which is very mild and tender. This variety will pro- 
duce onions averaging five inches in diameter and weighing 
up to 2 lbs., if seed is sown early under glass and young plants 
are transplanted in April. Pkt., 10 cts.; | oz., 25 cts.; oz., 35 
cts.; \ lb., $1.00; lb., $3.50. 
White Portugal Onion 
590 Sometimes called Silverskin, this today is one of 
the most important white varieties, and a stand- 
ard all over this country and Europe. The bulbs 
grow flat, pure white, and to a medium size, and 
are remarkable for their solidity and long keeping 
qualities. This is the sort mostly grown for white 
sets, the small round hard bulb being ideal for 
the purpose. Sowings from seed produce good 
quality scallions, or a little later the small pickling 
size, and when fully mature a medium sized 
onion, unequalled for culinary purposes. A good 
plan is to sow seed thickly in the rows, and use 
the young seedlings as scallions, until sufficiently 
thinned out. Balance can then be left to produce 
bulbs of whatever size required. Pkt., V) cts.; 
| oz., 25 cts.; oz., 45 cts.; \ lb., $1.25; lb., $4.00. 
White Portugal Onion 
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