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DREEU'S GARDEN CALENDAR. 



THE HA^SOIf LETTUOE. 



The above cut represents a sectional view, showing the inside 

 of this truly superior Lettuce, the heads of which grow to a 

 remarkable size, and are deliciouslj sweet, tender and crisp, even 

 to the outer leaves. We are indebted, to Col. Hanson of Maryland 

 for this variety, who states that it has been in his family for over 

 seventy j^ears, When properly cultivated, the heads are very 

 large, weighing from 2^ to three lbs., and measuring to outer 

 leaves 10 inches in diameter. The color is of the most beautiful 

 green without, and white within, and is entirely free from any 

 bitter or unpleasant taste found in some varieties. This variety 

 heads so solidly that it produces but little seed, consequently we 

 have not been able, imtil this year, to offer any qr.jTntity of this 

 superior seed to the trade. Its adaptability to all climates and 

 localities is one of its strongest recommendations. Price per 



packet, 25 cents. 



Lake Mills. ^yIs., July 2lsi, 1873. 



The TIaiison Lettuce iutroduced by you i.s the best by all odds of any variety I hnve 

 ever grown. E. U, Stiles. 



CoOPERSTOWN, Tx , February 26lh, 1873. 

 Of tlie single packet of Hanson Lettuce Seed received from vi.u last sjiring, I raised 

 and sold ten dollars' worth of Lettuce, some heads weighing 3>^ lbs. 



T. S. Stroheckee. 



MrLLEDGETiLLE, Ga., Xoveytiber 'i2th, 1873. 

 I have tried mauj' varieties, but the Hanson Lettuce surpasses all others. 



Judge J. L. Harris. 



Port Gibson. Miss , Jun" IGth, 1873. 

 This Lettuce draws all others from our market. It would be a public inisfortuue if 

 it were allowed to deteriorate. A. J. "Weight. 



Tliat Hanson Lettuce is superb, the finest salad I have ever tasted ; one head wi'l 

 suffice for a pretty large family. 



L. A. GoDET, Esq., 



Editor of Godey's Lady's Book. 



