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

 LETTUCE— Ger, Salat, 



Grand Rapids Forciiiy. i .. .u..^ i!,., luu^c Uai 

 i^ Lettuce is largely grown in greenhouses for shipping. The 

 plant makes a compact growth for Lettuce of this type, and 

 forms a loose, rounded cluster of light-green leaves which are 

 fringed at the edge and very attractive. Our strain of Grand 

 [ Rapids Lettuce is exceptionally fine. Oz., 15 cts ; ]^ lb., 

 40 cts.; lb., $1.40. 



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

 bage Lettuce 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. It is also sometimes used for forcing under glass. 

 Oz., 20 cts. ; }^ lb., 65 cts.; lb., $2.25. 



Frencb 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 green and leaves are not tinged 



brown. Oz.,20cts. ; ^ lb., 65 cts. ; lb., $2. 25. 

 Sensation. This variety is remarkable 



for its character of forming close, hard heads. 



The leaves are light green in color and 



quality is excellent, being of sweet flavor 



and buttery. Oz., 15 cts.; % lb., 40 cts.; 



lb., $1.40. 



Dreer's Improved Hanson. This 



superior Lettuce, which we introduced 

 forty years ago, is the best summer heat-,"* 

 resisting sort. The heads grow to reason^ 

 able size, are sweet, tender and crisp, 

 For out-door culture it is unequaled. Oz., 

 15 ct. ; J4; lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.40. 



California Cream Butter. A splendid 



variety for summer, as it is slow to seed. 



Oz. 10 cts.; % lb., 30 cts.; lb,, {l. 10. 

 Improved Deacon. One of the best 



summer cabbage sorts; very crisp, large 



and light in color. Oz., 15 cts., '^ lb., 40 



cts.; lb., $1.40. 

 Salamander. An excellent spring sum- 

 mer and fall variety. Oz., 15 cts., ^ lb., 



40 cts.; lb., $1.40. 



Mammoth Salamander. Grows about 



double the size of .Salamander. Oz. 15 

 cts.; % 'b., 40 cts. ; lb., $1.40. 



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

 and in either case will quickly produce fine heads. The outer 

 leave's are yellowish-green tinged with brown while the inside 

 is rich golden yellow. Oz., 15 cts. ; ^ lb. , 45 cts. ; lb. , Jl 50. 



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., 40 cts.; lb., $1.40. 



Boston Market. {White Seed.) Hardy and crisp; one 

 of the best for forcing. Oz,locts. ; X lb., 30 cts. ; lb. , $1.10. 



Golden Queen. Very early, small yellow heads. Used 

 for forcing. Oz., 1$ cts.; % lb., 45 cts.; lb., 81.50. 



Black-Seeded Tennisball. Forms a close hard head, 

 with few outer leaves. Oz., locts.; '4 lb.,3octs.; lb., Ji.io. 



Hittinger's Belmont Forcing. An improvement 

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

 Oz., 15 cts. ; ]^ lb., 40 cts. ; lb., J1.40. 



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

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

 10 cts. ; % lb., 30 cts.; lb., $I.IO. 



Black-Seeded Simpson. Produces a compact mass of 

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

 Oz., 10 cts; % lb., 30 cts.; lb., |l.lo. 



Early White Cabbage. ( IVAiU Butter Lettuce. ) Good 

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

 little protection. Oz., 10 cts.; )i^ lb., 30 cts. ; lb., Jl.io. 



Early Dutch Butter, Spotted. Produces 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; \l lb., 40 cts.; lb., ^1.40. 



Mignonette. Heads small, compact; leaves slightly curled; 

 edges tinted brown. Oz., 15 cts.; %' lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.40. 



Wonderful. The large white heads resemble cabbage and 

 fre(|uently weigh 2 and 3 lbs. each, and measure 12 to 15 

 inches across. The quality is superb, being crisp, rich and 

 tender. It withstands the heat well, and is a good variety 

 for all seasons, particularly in the southern .States. Oz., 15 

 cts.; ^ lb., 45 cts.; lb., #1.50. 



Romaine, Cos, or Celery iLettnoe. 



These are distinct from the ordinary Lettuce and do not head, 

 but the leaves are crisp, tender and of delicate flavor. 



Oz. 



Kingshoira Cos 15 



Paris White Cos 15 



Trianon, Self-Folding Cos. . 20 



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