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



LETTUCE 



Grand Rapids Forcing. {See cut.) 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., 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 improvement 

 on Boston Market. Oz., 20 cts.; ^ lb., 60 cts.; lb., $2.00. 



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

 bage Lettuce 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. 



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., £1.25. 



Dreer's Improved Hanson. Intro- 

 duced by us. This Lettuce is the best sum- 

 mer heat-resisting sort. The heads grow to 

 a good size, are sweet, tender and crisp. 

 For out-door culture it is unequaled. Oz. , 

 15 ct. ; % lb., 40 cts.; lb., J1.25. 



California Cream Butter. A splendid 

 variety for summer, as it is slow to seed. 

 Oz. 15 cts.; % lb., 40 cts.; lb., £1.25. 



Improved Deacon. Good for summer 

 crop. Very crisp, large and light in color. 

 Oz., 15 cts.; X lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 



Salamander. A very popular and ex- 

 cellent spring, summer and fall variety. Oz., 

 15 cts., % lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 



Mammoth Salamander. Grows about 

 double the size of ordinary Salamander. 

 Oz., 15 cts.; % lb., 45 cts.; lb., $1.50. 



"Wonderful. The large white heads re- 

 semble 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.OO. 

 Mignonette. Heads small, compact; 

 leaves slightly curled; edges tinted brown. 

 Oz., 20 cts. ; % lb., 60 cts. ; lb. ,$2. 00. 



Boston Market. ( White Seed. ) Hardy and crisp; one 

 of the best for forcing. Oz. , 1 5 cts. ; J( lb., 45 cts. ; Ib.,^1.50. 



Black-Seeded Tennisball. Forms a close hard head, 

 with few outer leaves. Oz. , 1 5 cts. ; %lb., 40 cts. ; lb. , $1 . 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.; % lb., 45 cts.; lb., $1.50. 



Wayahead. Suitable for cold-frame or sowing outside early 

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

 The outer leaves fold tightly and are light green, while the heart 

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



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; % lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 



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., $1.50. 



French Unrivalled. {Also called White Big Boston and 

 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. 



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

 forcing. Oz., 25 cts.; J( lb., 75 cts.; lb., $2.50. 



Early White 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., Si. 25. 



Early Dutch Butter, Spotted. Produces large heads 

 of good quality, Oz., 15 cts.; % lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 



Cos Lettuce 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. % lb. Lb. 



Kingsholm Cos 15 40 $1 25 



Paris White Cos 15 40 1 25 



Trianon, Self-Folding Cos. .15 45 1 50 



