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



LETTUCE 



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

 bage Lettuee is excellent for 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. ; '/ lb., 70 cts. ; lb., $2.25. 



Grand Rapids Forcing'. This loose leaf Lettuce is 

 largely grown in greenhouses for shipping. It forms a 

 loose, rounded cluster of light-green leaves which are 

 fringed at the edge. Oz., 20 cts.; % lb., 50 cts.; lb., S1.75. 



French. Unrivalled. 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 g'-een 

 and leaves are not tinged brown. Oz., 30 cts. ; J4 ''^•> ^S 

 cts. ; lb., ;?3.oo. 



Big Boston. Resembles Boston Market, but nearly twice 

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

 planting. Oz., 20 cts. ; % lb., 50 cts. ; lb., $1.75. 



Hitting-er's Belmont Forcing. An improvement 

 on Boston Market. Oz. ,20cts. ; }^ lb., 60 cts.; lb , ^2.00. 



Boston Market. ( WTiife Seed. ) Hardy and crisp; one 

 of the best for forcing. Oz , 20 cts. ; X lb., 50 cts. ; lb. .S1.75. 



Black-Seeded Tennisball. Forms a close hard head, 

 with few outer leaves. Oz., 20 cts. ; }{ lb., 5octs.; lb., J1.75. 



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

 and in either case will quickly produce fine heads. Oz. , 20 

 cts.; "^ lb., 60 cts.; lb., f 2. 00. 



Wayahead. .Suitable for cold-frame or sowing outside early 

 in the .Spring, and produces good heads at an early season. 

 The outer leaves fold tightly and are light green, while the heart 

 blanches yellow. Oz., 25 cts.; %, lb., 70 cts.; lb., $2.25. 



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

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

 20cts.; 34f lb., 50 cts. ; lb., $1.75. 



Black-Seeded Simpson. Produces a compact mass of 

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

 Oz., 20 cts; % lb., 50 cts. ; lb., $1.75. 



Early White Cabbage. ( White Butter Lettuce. ) Good 

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

 little protection. Oz., 20 cts.; % lb., 50 cts.; lb., ^1.75. 



-Early Dutch Butter, Spotted. Produces fine large 

 heads of excellent quality, Oz., 20 cts.; % lb., 50 cts.; lb., 



Sensation. This variety is remarkable 

 for its character of forming close, hard heads. 

 The leaves are light green and quality is 

 excellent. Oz., 20 cts.; j^ lb., 50 cts.; 

 lb., $1.75. 



Dreer's Improved Hanson. This 

 Lettuce is the best summer heat-resisting 

 sort. The heads grow to a good size, are 

 sveeet, tender and crisp. For out-door cul- 

 ture it is umequaled. Oz. , 20 ct. ; ^ lb. , 60 

 cts ; lb., ^2.00. 



California Cream Butter. A splendid 

 variety for summer, as it is slow to seed. 

 Oz. 20 cts.; % lb., 50 cts.; lb., I1.75. 



Improved Deacon. Very crisp, large 

 and light in color. Oz., 20 cts.; "4 lb., 50 

 cts.; lb., $1.75. 



Salamander. An excellent spring, sum- 

 mer and fall variety. Oz. , 20 cts. , ^ lb., 

 50 cts.; lb=, ;Jl.75. 



Mammoth Salamander. Grows about 

 double the >ize of Salamander. Oz. 20 

 cts.; % lb., 60 cts.; lb., $2.00. 



Wonderful. The large white heads re- 

 semble cabbage, and the quality is superb, 

 being crisp, rich and tender. It withstands 

 ihe heat well, and is a good variety for all 

 seasons. Oz., 20 cts.; J^ lb., 60 cts.; lb., 

 J2.00. 



Mig'nonette. Heads small, compact; 

 leaves slightly curled; edges tinted brown. 

 Oz.,20cts. ; X lb., 60 cts. ; lb.,g2.oo. 



Golden Queen. Very early, small yellow 

 Used for forcing. Oz., 25 cts.; 34" lb., 75 cts.; lb., $2. 50. 



Cos Lettnce, 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. 



Kingsholm Cos 20 



Paris White Cos 20 



Trianon, Self-Folding Cos. *. 20 



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