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HENRY A. DREER, 714 Chestnut Street, 
Philadelphia, Pa. 
LETTUCE-—Ger. 
May King. 
where it is a great favorite. It is hardy and will stand much 
cold, damp weather. Can be planted out of doors or under 
glass and in either case will produce fine heads much sooner 
than any other variety. The outer leaves are yellowish-green 
tinged with brown while the inside is rich golden yellow. 
Oz., 15 cts.; &% Ib., 50 cts.; lb., $1.75. 
Dreer’s ‘‘ All Heart.’’? This new and distinct Cabbage 
Lettuce is excellent for spring and summer use, as it stands 
intense heat. It is of a yellowish-green color, and forms a 
solid heart, even before it is half grown. It is of superior 
flavor. It is also sometimes used for forcing under glass. Oz., 
20 cts.; % lb., 65 cts.; lb., $2.25. 
Early White Cabbage. (White Butter Lettuce.) A 
good variety for sowing in the fall, as it is nearly hardy, and 
requires but little protection. Oz., 10 cts.; 4 lb., 30 cts.; 
lb., $1.00. 
Silver Ball. An excellent variety for early spring and sum- 
mer use or for winter forcing. Heads silvery white, very frm 
and compact. Oz., Ic cts.; % lb., 30 cts.; lb., $1.00. 
Black Seeded Simpson. Produces a compact mass of 
leaves, light color, nearly double size of ordinary Simpson. 
Oz., 1o cts.; & lb., 30 cts.; lb, $1.00. 
Sensation. This variety is remarkable for its character of 
forming close, hard heads, even in an early stage of growth. 
Color yellowish green, quality very fine, being crisp and 
(See cut.) A new variety from Germany, 
tender. Oz.,15 cts.; \Y lb., 45 cts.; lb., $1.50. 
Wonderful. The large white heads resemble cabbage in 
their solidity, and frequently weigh 2 and 3 lbs. each. The 
quality is superb, being crisp, rich and tender. It withstands 
the heat well. Oz., 15 cts.; Y% lb., 45 cts.; 1b., $1.50. 
Salamander. An excellent spring, summer and fall variety, 
forming good sized heads. Oz., 10 cts.; 4 lb., 30 cts.; Ib., 
$1.00. 
Unrivaled. Similar to Big Boston and in some respects it is 
better for forcing. The variety is not as yet absolutely true, 
and frequently produces heads a little off the type, hence the 
cause of seed containing a number of black grains. O2z., 15 
cts.; 14 Ib., 45 cts.; lb., $1.50. 
Salat. 
Big Boston. Resembles Boston 
Market, but nearly twice as large; 
desirable for forcing and spring and 
fall out-door planting. Oz., 10 cts.; 
Y Ib., 35 cts.; Ib., $1.25. 
Boston Market. (White Seed.) 
Hardy and crisp ; one of the best for 
forcing. Oz., 10 cts.; Y% lb., 30 
cts.; 1b., $1.00. 
Hittinger’s Belmont Fore- 
ing. An improvement on the Bos- 
ton Market, larger in size, crisp and 
tender quality. Oz., 15 cts.; &¥ Ib., 
40 cts.; lb., $1.50. 
Black-Seeded  Tennisball. 
Forms a close hard head. Oz, 10 
cts.; 4 lb., 30cts ; Ib., $1.00. 
Golden Queen. Very early, 
small yellow heads. Oz., Io cts.; 
Y |b., 35 cts.; lb., $1.25. 
Grand Rapids Forcing. 
Matures quickly, large size, hand- 
some appearance ; crisp and tender. 
Oz2) Lolicts3;) 4 bye a gonctsys lbs. 
$1.00. 
Early Dutch Butter, Spot- 
ted. Producing fine large heads of 
excellent quality, and one of the best 
forcing and market sorts ; also stands 
the heat well in summer. Oz., 15 
cts.; \&% lb., 45 cts; lb., $1.50. 
Early Curled Simpson. (S7/e- 
sta) Forms a close, compact mass 
of leaves; very early. Oz., Io cts.; 
Y |b., 30 cts., lb., $1.00. 
Yellow Seeded Butter. Heads 
yellow, fine, crisp and tender. Oz., 
1octs.; Y lb., 30 cts.; lb., $1.00. 
Mammoth Salamander. Grows about double the size 
of Salamander. Oz., 15 cts.; % lb., 45 cts.; lb., $1.50. 
Onondaga. This variety is beautifully tinged with red- 
dish-brown, fine quality, being crisp and tender. Oz., 10 
cts; % l|b., 30 cts.; lb.. $1.00. 
Iceberg. A curly lettuce, large, solid heads. The outer 
leaves are light green in color and their habit of branching 
towards the center of head is a great aid to the blanching of 
heart. Oz., 10 cts.; Y&% lb., 30 cts.; lb., $1.00. 
Mignonette. Heads small, compact, leaves slightly curled, 
edges tinted brown, splendid quality. Oz., 1octs.; % lb., 
30 cts; lb., $1 00. 
Dreer’s Improved Hanson. This superior Lettuce, 
which we introduced thirty-four years ago, is the best summer 
heat-resisting sort. Heads grow to reasonable size, are sweet, 
tender and crisp. For out-door culture it is unequaled. O2z., 
Io cts.; 4% lb., 30 cts.; lb., $1.00. 
California Cream Butter. A splendid variety for 
summer. It produces a very large and solid white head. It 
will stand extreme heat and is slow to go to seed. Oz., IO 
cts.; \&% lb.; 30cts.; lb., $1.00. 
Giant Glacier. Heads grow to large size, are solid, crisp 
and tender. Leaves are beautifully tufted and notched. It 
stands the heat well and is slow to seed. O2z., 15 cts.; Y% 
lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 
Improved Deacon (Dreer’s). One of best summer 
cabbage sorts; very crisp, large and light in color. Largely 
used for growing in cold frames during winter and spring, and 
a good sort to grow for market. O2z., Io cts.; % lb., 30 cts.; 
lb., $1.00. 
Romaine or Cos Lettuce. 
Oz Ib. Lb. 
Kingsholm Cos. , . 10 35 fr 25. 
Paris White Cos. ........10 35 my 2s 
Trianon, Self-Folding Cos... . 10 35 n AB 
Lettuce Plants (See page 25). 
