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HENRY A. DREER, 714-716 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 



LETTUCE 



G-rand Rapids Forcing. This Lettuce is largely grown 

 in greenhouses for shipping. It forms a loose, rounded 

 cluster of light-green leaves which are fringed at the edge. 

 Oz., 15 cts ; ^lb.,4Scts.; lb., S1.50. 



Boston Market. [WTiite Seed.) Hardy and crisp; one 

 ofthe best for forcing. Oz., 15 cts.; % lb., 45 cts.; lb., $1.50. 



Big Boston. Resembles Boston Market, but nearly twice 

 as large ; desirable for forcing and also for spring and fall out- 

 door planting. Oz., 20 cts.; % lb., 60 cts.; lb., $2.00. 



Hittinger's Belmont Forcing. An improTement 

 on Boston Market. Oz., 20 cts.; ]^ lb., 60 cts.; lb., |2.oo. 



Black-Seeded Tennisball. Forms a close hard head, 

 with few outer leaves. Oz., 15 cts.; "4^ lb., 4octs. ; lb., J1.25. 



May King. Can be planted out of doors or under glass 

 and in either case will quickly produce fine heads. It is very 

 hardy. Oz., 15 cts.; jk( lb. , 45 cts. ; lb.,Jl.50. 



Golden Queen. Very early, small yellow heads. Used for 

 forcing. Oz., 25 cts.; % lb., 75 cts.; lb., $2.50. 



Frencll Unrivalled. {Also called White Big Bosto}iand 

 French Big Boston.) A sure-heading variety, suitable for 

 growing at any season. Forms large, compact, buttery heads, 

 and is slow to shoot to seed. The general character is 

 similar to "Big Boston,'' except the color is lighter green 

 and leaves are not tinged brown. We supply French grown 

 seed. Oz., 30 cts.; ^^ lb., 85 cts. ; lb., $3.00. 



W^ayahead. Suitable for cold-frame or sowing outside early 

 in the Spring, and produces good heads at an early season. 

 Oz., 20 cts.; % lb., 60 cts.; lb., $2.00. 



Early Wliite Cabbage. ( White Butter Lettuce. ) Good 

 for sowing in the fall, as it is nearly hardy, and requires but 

 little protection. Oz., 15 cts.; '% lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 



Early Dutch Butter, Spotted. Produces large heads 

 of good quality, Oz., 15 cts.; X 1^., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 



Early Curled Simpson. (Silesia.) Forms a close, 

 medium large and compact mass of leaves; very early, ex- 

 cellent for forcing. Oz., 15 cts.; % lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 



Black-Seeded Simpson. Produces a compact mass of 

 leaves, light yellowish-green in color, nearly double size of 

 ordinary Simpson. Oz., 15 cts; 3^ lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 



Mignonette. Heads small, compact; leaves slightly curled; 

 edges tinted brown. Oz., 20 cts.; % lb., 60 cts.; lb., $2.00. 



Dreer's "All Heart." {See cut.) This distinct Cab- 

 bage Lettuae is excellent for both spring and summer use, and 

 is the most reliable hard-heading variety of cabbage-lettuce 

 grown. The head is of a yellowish-green color, and forms 

 a solid heart, even before it is half grown and is of superior 

 flavor. Oz., 25 cts.; ^ lb., 70 cts. ; lb., $2.25. 



Iceberg. A curly lettuce which makes large, solid heads. 

 The outer leaves are light green tinged with brown, and their 

 habit of branching towards the center is a great aid to the 

 blanching of heart. It is good for growing in early spring 

 or during the summer months, as it withstands hot weather 

 very well. Oz., 15 cts.; ]^ lb., 45 cts.; lb., J1.50. 



W^onderful. The large white heads resemble cabbage, 

 and the quality is superb, being crisp, rich and tender. It 

 withstands the heat well, and is a good variety for all seasons. 

 It is an excellent shipper. Oz., 25 cts.; % lb., 85 cts.; 

 lb., J3.00. 



Sensation. This variety is remarkable for its character of 

 forming close, hard heads fit for use while small. The leaves 

 are light green and quality is excellent. Oz. , 15 cts. ; % lb., 

 40 cts.; lb., I1.25. 



Dreer's Improved Hanson. Introduced by us. This 

 Lettuce is the best summer heat-resisting sort. The heads 

 grow to a good size, are sweet, tender and crisp. For out- 

 door culture it is unequaled. Oz., 15 cts.; % lb., 40 cts.; 

 lb., |l.2S. 



California Cream Butter. A splendid variety for sum- 

 mer, as it is slow to seed. Oz. 15 cts.; % lb., 40 cts.; 

 lb., ill. 25. 



Improved Deacon. Good for summer crop. Very crisp, 

 large and light in color. Oz., 15 cts.; % lb., 40 cts.; 

 lb., 51.25. 



Salamander. A very popular and excellent spring, sum- 

 mer and fall variety. Oz., 15 cts., % lb., 40 cts. ; lb., 11,25. 



Mammoth Salamander. Grows about double the size 

 of ordinary Salamander. Oz., 15 cts.; % lb., 45 cts.; 

 lb., J1.50. 



Cos Lettnoe or Romaine Salad. 



These are distinct from the ordinary Lettuce and do not head, 

 but the leaves are crisp, tender and of delicate flavor. 



Oz. X lb. Lb. 



Kingsholm Cos. . 15 40 $1 25 



Paris White Cos 15 40 i 25 



Trianon, Self-Folding Cos. .15 45 i 5° 



