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HENRY A. DREER , 714-716 Chestn ut Street, Philadelphia, P a. 



Ger. Salat. 



LETTUCE 



French Uurivalled. 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. Oz. , 20cts. ; ]l lb, 6octs. ;lb, $2.co. 



Seusation. 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 



S ALL HEART LEI 



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

 bage 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 and is of 

 superior flavor. It is also sometimes used for forcing under 

 glass. Oz., 20cts. ; % lb., 65 els.; lb., I2.25. 



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

 and in either case will quickly produce fine heads. The outer 

 leaves are yellowish-green tinged with brown while the inside 

 is rich golden yellow. Oz., 15 cts. ; ^ lb., 40cts.; lb., $1.50. 



Grand Rapids Forcing. {Stf cut.) This loose leaf 

 Lettuce is largely grown in greenhouses for shipping. The 

 plant makes a compact growth for Lettuce of this type, and 

 forms a loose, rounded cluster of light-green leaves which are 

 fringed at the edge and very attractive. Our strain of Grand 

 Rapids Lettuce is exceptionally fine. Oz. , 15 cts.; '+ lb., 

 35 cts.; lb., $1.25. 



Big Boston. Resembles Boston Market, but nearly twice 

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

 planting. Oz., 15 cts.; % lb., 35 cts.; lb., I1.25. 



Boston Market. {WJiite Seed.) Hardy and crisp; one 

 of the best for forcing. Oz., 10 cts. ; % lb., 30 cts. ; lb. , $1.00. 



Golden Queen. Very early, small yellow heads. Used 

 for forcing. Oz., 15 cts.; "^ lb., 40 cts.; lb., {1.50. 



Black-Seeded Tenni.sball. Forms a close hard head, 

 with few outer leaves. Oz., 10 cts. ; '+ lb.,3octs. ; lb., Jl.oo. 



Hittinger's Belmont Forcing. An improvement 



on the Boston Market, larger in size, crisp and tender quality. 



Oz., 15 cts.; % lb., 35 cts.; lb., I1.25. 

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



compact mass of leaves; very early, excellent for forcing. Oz., 



10 cts. ; J!^ lb., 30 cts. ; lb.. Si. 00. 

 Black-Seeded Simpson. Produces a compact mass of 



leaves, light color, nearly double size of ordinary Simpson. 



Oz., 10 cts; % lb., 30 cts. ; lb., Si. 00. 

 Early White Cabbage. ( While Butter Lettuce. ) Good 



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



little protection. Oz., 10 cts. ; % lb., 30 cts. ; lb., Si. 00. 

 Early Dutch Butter, Spotted. Produces 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; ]i lb., 35 cts.; lb., Sl-25. 

 Mignonette. Heads small, compact; leaves slightly curled ; 



edges tinted brown. Oz., 15 cts.; ^4 lb., 35 cts.; lb., $1.25. 



crisp and tender. Oz., 15 cts. ; )^ lb. 

 cts.; lb., Sl-25. 



Dreer's Improved Hanson. This 

 superior Lettuce, which we introduced 

 forty years ago, is the best summer heat- 

 resisting sort. The heads grow to reason- 

 able size, are sweet, tender and crisp. 

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

 15 ct.; '+' lb., 35 cts.; lb.. Si. 25. 



California Cream Butter. A splend id 

 variety for summer, as it is slow to seed. 

 Oz., 10 cts.; '4 lb., 30 cts.; lb., S'.OO. 



Improved Deacon. One of the best 

 summer cabbage sorts ; very crisp, large 

 and light in color. Oz., 15 cts., ^ lb., 35 

 cts.; lb.. Si. 25. 

 Salamander. An excelent spring, sum- 

 mer and fall variety. Oz., 15 cts.; ]^ lb., 

 35 cts.; lb., Si-25. 

 Mammoth Salamander. Grows about 

 double the size of Salamander. Oz., 15 

 cts.; X 'b., 35 cts ; lb., $1-25. 

 Wonderful. The large white heads resemble cabbage and 

 frequently weigh 2 and 3 lbs. each, and measure 12 to 15 

 inches across. The quality is superb, being crisp, rich and 

 tender. It withstands the heat well, and is a good variety 

 for all seasons, particularly in the southern States. Oz., 15 

 cts.; X l^-- 4° cts.; lb., Si-5o. 



Romaine, Cos, or Celery Lettnoe. 



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

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



Oz. )i lb. Lb, 



Kingsholm Cos 15 35 '25 



Paris White Cos 15 35 '25 



Trianon, Self-Folding Cos. . . 20 40 i 50 



