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



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., §1.25. 



Boston Market. ( If'/iite seed. ) Hardy and crisp ; one 

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

 lb., gl.oo. 



Black- Seeded, Tennisball. Forms a close hard head, 

 with few outer leaves Oz , 10 cts., % lb., 30 cts. ; lb., $1.00. 



Hittinger's Belmont Forcing. An improvement on 

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



Oz 



15 cts. 



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



Emperor Forcing. Very early, small yellow heads. 

 Oz., 10 cts. ; % lb.. 35 cts. ; lb., §1.25. 



Early Curled Simpson. {SiL-sia.) Forms a close, 

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

 Oz , 10 cts ; X 1^130 cts. ; lb., gl.oo. 



Black Seeded Simpson. Produces a compact mass of 

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

 Oz., 10 cts. ; % lb., 35 cts. ; lb.. Si. 25. 



Grand KapidS Forcing. Matures quickly , large size, 

 handsome appearance; crisp and tender. Oz., 10 cts. ; 

 K lb., 30 cts ; lb., gl.oo. 



Early Dutch Butter, Spotted. Producing 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. ; X lb., 35 cts. ; lb., ^1.25. 



Dreer'S "All Heart." This new and distinct Cabbage 

 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. It is of superior 

 flavor. It is also sometimes used for forcing under glass. 

 Oz., 20 cts. ; % lb., 65 cts. ; lb., $2.25. 



Improved Deacon (Dreer's.) One of the best sum- 

 mer cabbage sorts ; very crisp, large and light in color. Oz., 

 10 cts. ; X lb., 30 cts. ; lb., gl.oo. 



Salamander. An excellent spring, summer and fall variety, 

 forming good sized heads. Oz., 10 cts. ; X 1^., 30 cts. ; 

 lb., $1.00. 



Mammoth Salamander. This Lettuce grows about 

 double the size of Salamander. Oz. , 15 cts. ; % \h., 45 cts. ; 

 lb . $1.50. 



(JLACIER 



DREER'S IMPROVED DEACON LETTUCE 



Giant Glacier, ^.^c^ .///. ) Heads grow to large size, are 

 solid, crisp and tender. Leaves are beautifully tufted and 

 notched. Oz., 15 cts. ; % \h., 45 cts. ; lb., $1.^0. 

 Iceberg. A curly lettuce, large, solid heads. Good for 

 growing either in early spring or during the summer months. 

 Oz. , 10 cts. ; X lb., 30 cts. ; lb., $1.00. 

 Sensation. 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 crisp and 

 tender. Oz., 15 cts.; X lt>-> 45 cts.; lb., $1.50. 

 Wonderful. The large white heads resemble cabbage in 

 their solidity, and frequently weigh 2 and 3 lbs. each. The 

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

 the heat well.? Oz., 15 cts. ; X l^-' 45 ^ts. ; lb., $1.50. 



DKEER'S Improved Hanson. Thi& 

 superior Lettuce, which we introduced thirty-one 

 years ago, is the best summer heat resisting sort. 

 The heads grow to a reasonable size, and are sweet, 

 tender and crisp. For out-door culture it is 

 unequalled. Oz , 10 cts. ; X 1^- 3° cts. ; 

 lb., gl.oo. 

 Silver Ball. An excellent variety for early spring 

 and summer use or for winter forcing. Heads 

 silvery white, very firm and compact. Oz. , 10 cts. ; 

 X lb, 30 cts. ; lb., $1 00. 



Varieties of Lettuce. 



The following varieties are so well known as to not 

 need description : 



oz. %\b. lb. 



California Cream Butter .10 30 |i 00 



3Iignonette 15 35 ' 25 



Early White Cabbage .10 30 i 00 



Golden Queen (Forcing) 10 35 i 25 



Denver Market 10 30 i 00 



Yellow Seeded Butter . . 10 30 i 00 



Defiance 10 30 i 00 



Onondaga 10 30 i 00 



Oak-Lieaved 10 30 i 00 



lioinaine or Cos. Lettuce. 



Kingsholm Cos 10 35 i 25 



Paris White Cos 10 35 i 25 



Trianon. Self-Folding Cos. 10 35 125 



LETTUCE PLANTS. [Seepase 27. ) 



