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



LETTUCE 



GRAXD RAPIDS FORCIXG. This Lettuc? 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.. S1.50. 



BOSTOX MARKET. (White Seed.) Hardy and crisp; 

 one of the best for forcing. Oz., 15 cts.; 1.4 lb., 45 

 et.s., lb.. .S1.50 



BIG BOSTOX. Resembles Boston Market, but nearly 

 twice as large; desirable for forcing and also for 

 spring and fall outdoor planting. Oz., 20 cts.; % lb., 

 60 cts.; lb., $2.00. 



HITTIXGER'S BEL.MOXT FORCIXG. An improvement 



on Boston Market. Oz., 20 cts.; 14 lb., 60 cts.; lb. $2.00. 



BLACK-SEEDED TEXXISBALL.. Forms a close hard 

 head, with few outer leaves. Oz., 15 cts.; % lb., 40 

 cts.; lb.. iSl.25. 



>IAV KIXG. 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. 



GOIiDEX' (iUEEX. Very early, small yellow heads. 

 Used for forcing. Oz., 25 ots.; % lb., 75 cts.; lb., i?2.50. 



FREXCH UX^RIVALLED. (Also called \*'hite Big Bos- 

 ton 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 bro'U'n. Vr'e supply French grown seed. Oz., 

 30 cts.; 14 lb.. So cts.; lb., ."53.00. 



WAYAHEAD. Suitable for cold-frame or sowing out- 

 side early in the Spring, and produces good heads at 

 an early season. (5z., 20 cts.; % lb., 60 cts.; lb., §2.00. 



EARLY \%TIITE CABBAGE. (WTiite Bntter Lettnce.) 



Good for sowing in the fall, as it is nearly hardy, 

 and requires but little protection. Oz., 15 cts.; % lb., 

 40 cts.; 111., !51J:5. 



EARLY DUTCH BUTTER, SPOTTED. Produces large 

 heads of good qualitJ^ Oz., 15 cts.; % lb., 40 cts.; 

 lb.. $1.25. 



EARLY CURLED SIMPSOX. (SUesia.) Forms a close, 

 medium large and compact mass of leaves; very 

 fearly. excellent for forcing. Oz., 15 cts.; 14 lb., 40 

 cts.. lb., .^1.25. 



BLACK-SEEDED SIMPSOX. Produces a compact mass 

 of leaves, light yellowish-green in color, nearly dou- 

 ble size of ordinary Simpson. Oz., 15 cts.; 14 "lb., 40 

 cts.; lb.. $1.25. 



MIGXOXETTE. Heads small, compact; leaves slightly 

 curled; edges tinted brown. Oz., 20 cts.; 14 lb., 60 

 cts.; lb., $2.00. 



DREER'S "ALL HE.4.RT." (See cut.) This distinct 

 (Cabbage 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.; 14 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 sum- 

 mer months, as it withstands hot weather very -well. 

 Oz., 15 cts.; 14 lb., 45 cts.; lb., ,$1.50. 



WOXDERFUL. The large white heads resemble cab- 

 bage, 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 ship- 

 per. Oz., 25 cts.; Vi lb., 85 cts.; lb., $3.00. 



SEX'SATIOX". This variety is remarkable for its char- 

 acter of forming close, hard heads fit for use w^hile 

 small. The leaves are light green and qualitv is 

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



DREER'S IMPROVED HAXSOX. Introduced by us. 

 This Lettuce is the best summer heat-resisting sort. 

 The heads grow to a good size, are s-n-eet, tender and 

 crisp. For outdoor culture it is unequalled. Oz.. 15 

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



CALIFORXIA CREAM BUTTER. A splendid variety 

 for summer, as it is slow to seed. Oz.. 15 cts.; % lb.. 

 40 cts.; lb., .$1.25. 



IMPROA'ED DEACOX. Good for summer crop. Very 

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

 40 cts.; lb., $lJi5. 



SALAMAX'DER. A very popular and excellent spring, 

 summer and fall varietv. Oz., 15 cts.; 14 lb., 40 cts.; 

 lb., .$1.25. 



MAMMOTH SALAMAXDER. Grows about double the 

 size of ordinarv Salamander. Oz., 15 cts.; 14 Ih.. 45 

 cts.; lb.; $1.50. 



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. Ll>. 



KIXGSHOLM COS .$0 15 $0 40 $1 25 



PARIS WHITE COS 15 40 1 25 



TRIAX'OX, SELF-FOLDIXG COS.. 15 45 1 oO 



