HENRY A. DREER, PHILADELPHIA— CHOICE VEGEtABLE SEEDS 



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KJNGSHOLM 



Lettuce- 



KiNGSHOLM Cos, THE IdEAL MIDSUMMER SaLAD 



LETTUCE 



The varieties oflEered below are the best sorts for summer 

 sowing. 



440 Dreer's "All-Heart." Adapted to both spring and sum- 

 mer use, as it withstands heat and forms magnificent heads 

 with leaves closely set, extremely solid heart, even before it 

 is half grown. The color is a beautiful yellowish-green, and 

 the flavor is excellent, being rich and buttery. Pkt., 10 cts.; 

 J oz., 25 Cts.; oz., 45 cts.; i lb., $1.25. 



446 Big Boston. Now more extensively grown than any other 

 variety in this class. The color is of a medium light green, 

 with a slight tinge of brown on margins of the outer leaves. 

 Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; i lb., 75 cts. 



458 French Unrivaled. A sure-heading variety, which is 

 suitable for growing at any season. Forms large, compact, 

 buttery heads and is slow to shoot to seed. Pkt., 10 cts.; 

 i oz., 25 cts.; oz., 45 cts.; i lb., $1.25. 



474 Salamander. A well known medium green, medium sized 

 sort which does well under almost any weather conditions. 

 High quality. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; I lb., 75 cts. 



483 Dreer's Wonderful. Sometimes called "New York" or 

 "Los Angeles." The quality is superb, being crisp and 

 tender. It withstands the heat well and is an excellent 

 variety to grow during the summer. Pkt., 10 cts.; ^ oz., 

 ,20 cts.; oz., 35 cts.; | lb., $100. 



462 Dreer's Improved Hanson. One of the best summer 

 heat-resisting sorts. Heads grow to good size, are sweet, 

 tender and crisp. Color is light green and leaves, which are 

 crumpled, tightly overlap. For outdoor culture unequalled. 

 Pkt., 10 cts.; i oz., 20 cts.; oz., 35 cts.; i lb., $1.00. 



466 Kingsholm Cos. Forms long, upright plants with narrow 

 leaves, which are crisp and refreshing, withstanding summer 

 heat. Light green in color and very reliable for late use. 

 Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; J lb., 85 cts. 



473 Paris White Cos. One of the earliest. Plants erect, leaves 

 pale green and of good quality, which it retains for a long 

 time. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; | lb., 85 cts. 



MUSHROOM SPAWN 



American Spore Culture Spawn. An American make of 

 spawn, which produces Mushrooms of excellent quality arid 

 large size. By express: per brick, 35 cts. (by mail, 45 cts.); 

 5 bricks, $1.60; 10 bricks, $3.00; 25 bricks, $7.00; 50 bricks/ 

 $13.00; 100 bricks, $25.00. 



Dreer's Mushroom Circular free on application. Tells 

 how to prepare the Mushroom bed and take care of crop. If 

 interested in growing Mushrooms write for a copy. 



MUSTARD 



Sow in shallow drills 10 to 12 inches apart, for succession. 

 558 White London. Best salad variety.^ Leaves dark green, 



small and smooth. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., IS cts.; 5 lb., 30 cts.; 



lb., $1.00. 

 554 Chinese. Large, light green leaves, frilled at edge. Pkt., 



10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; i lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 



556 Fordhook Fancy. The leaves are beautifully curled and 

 fringed and can be cooked and served like spinach, as well as 

 eaten as salad. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; j lb., 50 cts.; 

 lb., $1.50. 



557 Southern Giant Curled. Large, light green leaves, 

 crimped and curled. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; i lb., 50 cts.; 

 lb., $1.25. 



PARSLEY 



Excellent for garnishing meats and salads. The plants may be 



taken up in the fall, planted in boxes or pots and grown in a 



sunny window for winter use. 



600 Dreer's Dwarf Perfection. A compact variety, with 

 fine curled leaves, closely set. Color bright pea-green, and 

 the flavor is excellent. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; j lb., 60 

 cts.; lb., $1.50. 



596 Champion Moss Curled. A standard variety, beauti- 

 fully curled. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; \ lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 



PARSNIP 



608 Large Sugar, or Hollow Crown. This is the best and 

 most productive variety and is largely grown both in the 

 home garden and for market. The roots, which are creamy 

 white, grow 10 to 12 inches long, and are smooth, tender, 

 sweet and are of excellent flavor. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; 

 i lb., 45 cts.; lb., $1.50. 



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