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LETTUCE 



The Midseason Butterheads 



For a continuous supply of high quality salads any of 



the following sorts should be sown at the same time as the 



earliest sorts and again 2 weeks later. 



450 California Cream Butter. Produces a 

 large solid head and withstands most adverse 

 weather. The leaves are thick, dark green 

 tinged with brown and spotted. The interior 

 of head is rich golden-yellow and quality very 

 fine. Pkt, 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; i lb., 70 cts. 



458 French Unrivaled. A handsome early 

 Butterhead of extra choice quality. Will per- 

 fect closely folded heads, with golden hearts, Mjjj 

 within sixty days from sowing seeds. An all 

 season variety for cool sections, but best for 

 spring work, in the latitude of Philadelphia. 

 Originators imported seed. Pkt., 10 cts.; 

 \ oz., 40 cts.; oz., 75 cts.; \ lb., $2.00. 



475 Mammoth Salamander. Similar to Salaman- 

 der described on previous page, but much larger, 

 and leaves probably smoother. Pkt., 10 cts.; 

 oz., 25 cts.; 1 lb., 70 cts. 



The Crisp Heading Varieties 



462 Dreer's Improved Hanson. Reaches a large 

 size, with light green, curled leaves with fringed 

 edges enclosing a white heart of remarkable solidi- 

 ty. Pkt., 10 cts.; | oz., 20 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; 

 | lb., 90 cts. 



483 Dreer's Wonderful. Sometimes called "New York" or 

 "Los Angeles Market." Withstands heat and forms perfect 

 heads, which resemble cabbage in their solidity, measuring 

 from 12 to 15 inches across and frequently weighing 2 to 3 

 pounds. Pkt., 10 cts.; J oz., 20 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; \ lb., 90 cts. 



464 Iceberg. The outer leaves are light green in color, tinged 

 with brown, and their habit of branching towards the centre 

 of head is a great aid to the blanching of heart. Pkt., 10 cts.; 

 \ oz., 20 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; \ lb., 90 cts. 



470 Mignonette. Heads small, compact; leaves curled, and 

 edges tinted brown. Though of unattractive appearance 

 this is one of the surest "headers" and of particularly sweet 

 quality. Pkt, 10 cts.; § oz., 20 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; \ lb., 90 cts. 



Continued 



ROMAINE OR COS LETTUCE 



(We offer 3 fine strains opposite) 



Dreer's "Wonderful" Lettuce 



Romaine or Cos Lettuce 



This type of Lettuce will usually succeed when, during hot 

 weather nearly all other lettuces "shoot" seed stalks. 



466 Kingsholm Cos. Forms long, firm, upright plants with 

 narrow leaves, which are crisp and refreshing, withstanding 

 the summer heat. Light green in color and a very reliable 

 variety for late use. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; \ lb., 

 75 cts. 



473 Paris White Cos. One of the best known. Plants erect, 

 and tightly folded, leaves pale green and of good quality, 

 which it retains for a long time. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; 

 \ lb., 75 cts. 



479 Trianon Cos. Sown at the same time as the 

 head Lettuces, this variety perfects compact, 

 upright, tightly folded cones within sixty days 

 of sowing the seeds. It folds of its own accord, 

 no tying being required, and inside leaves 

 bleach naturally to a most attractive greenish 

 white. It is an ideal Lettuce for sowing again 

 during June for use during August when regular 

 head Lettuces will not form solid plants. Pkt., 

 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; \ lb., 75 cts. 



FINNOCCHIO 



or Florence Fennel 



418 A vegetable which should be more widely 

 grown. It is extensively used in Italy as a 

 salad, but is particularly palatable when served 

 boiled, with a cream dressing. When the en- 

 largement of leaf stalk at base of stem is about 

 the size of a hen's egg it should be earthed up 

 so as to cover half of it, and in about ten days 

 cutting for use may be commenced and con- 

 tinued as the plants grow. The plants readily 

 respond to liberal watering. The flavor is 

 somewhat like celery, but it has a sweet taste 

 and delicate odor. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; 

 \ lb., 75 cts. 



Grow Vegetables for pleasure, health and profit 



