llHIRrADREER-PHIlADitWllAMWKUABtE VEGETABLE SEEDS 



25 



One ounce will produce about 3,000 plants. 



LETTUCE. 



Lattich, oder Garten Salad, Ger. 

 Lai t ue, Fr. Lechuga, Sp. 



CULTURE. — Sow the seed in hotbeds or flats during February or early March, prick the young seedlings out in flats or cold 

 frame several inches apart each way, and, as i-oon as a nice rich, warm spot can be prepared in open ground in spring, transplant 

 the well hardened plants in rows a foot apart, allowing 8 to 12 inches space between the plants in the row. For succession 

 sow seed thinly in open ground, and thin the plants to 5 or more inches apart. Sow for succession every few weeks until 

 the fall. Some varieties do well in a cool forcing house during winter. 

 Wonderful. (See colored plate and page 8. ) 



Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20cts.; \ lb., 60 cts. 

 Dreer's "All Heart." (See Specialties, page 



6.) Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; \ lb., 75 cts. 

 May King. (See cut on page 24.) This 



variety is hardy and will stand much cold, damp 



weather. Can be planted out of doors or under 



glass, and in either case will produce fine heads 



much sooner than any other variety. The outer 



leaves are yellowish-green, tinged with brown, 



while inside is rich golden-yellow. Pkt., 10 



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

 Big Boston. Resembles Boston Market, but 



nearly twice as large; desirable for forcing and 



spring and fall outdoor planting. Pkt., 5 cts.; 



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

 Boston Market. {White Seed). Hardy and 



crisp; a good forcing variety. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 



20 cts.; \ lb., 50 cts. 

 Hittinger's Belmont Forcing. An im- 

 provement on the Boston Market, larger in size, 



crisp and tender quality. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 



cts. ; \ lb., 75 cts. 

 Grand Rapids Forcing. Matures quickly, 



large size, handsome appearance; crisp and ten- 

 der. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; } lb., 50 cts. 

 Uolden Queen. Very early, small yellow heads. 



Used for forcing. Pkt., 5 cts. ; oz., 20 cts. ; \ 



lb., 50 cts. 

 Unrivaled. Similar to Big Boston, and in some 



respects it is better for forcing. The variety is 



not as yet absolutely true, and frequently pro- 

 duces heads a little off the type, hence the cause 



of seed containing a number of black grains. 



Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; \ lb., 50 cts. 

 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. Pkt, 5 cts.; oz. , 



20 cts. ; \ lbs., 50 cts. 



Early Curled Simpson. (Silesia.) This does not head, 

 but forms a close, compact mass of leaves; very early, excel- 

 lent for forcing. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; \ lb., 50 cts. 



Black-seeded Tennisball. A favorite forcing variety. 

 Forms a close, hard head, with few outer leaves. Pkt., 5 cts. ; 

 oz., 20 cts.; i lb., 50 cts. 



Emperor Forcing. Heads yellow, small size and early. 

 Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; \ lbs., 50 cts. 



Early White Cabbage. {White Butter Lettuce.) A good 

 variety for sowing in the fall. It is nearly hardy, and needs but 

 little protection. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; \ lb., 50 cts. 



Silver Ball. An excellent variety for early spring and sum- 

 mer use or for winter forcing. Heads silvery white, very firm 

 and compact. Pkt, 5 cts.; oz. , 20 cts.; \ lb., 50 cts. 



Black = seeded Simpson. Produces a compact mass of 

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

 Pkt, 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; ] lb., 50 cts. 



Dreer's Improved Hanson. This superior Lettuce, which 

 we introduced thirty-six years ago, is the best summer heat- 

 resisting sort. Heads grow to good size, are sweet, tender 

 and crisp. For outdoor culture it is unequaled. Pkt, 5 cts.; 

 oz., 20 cts.; \\h., 50 cts. 



Improved Deacon. A good summer cabbage sort; very crisp, 

 large and light in color. Largely used for growing in cold 

 frames during winter and spring, and a good sort to grow for 

 market. Pkt. , 5 cts. ; oz. , 20 cts. ; \ lb. , 50 cts. 



Salamander. An excellent spring, summer and fall variety, 

 forming large, compact heads, light green color and fine qual- 

 ity. Pkt., 5 cts. ; oz., 20 cts. ; \ lb., 50 cts. 



riammoth Salamander. Grows about double the size of 

 Salamander. Pkt, 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; } lb., 50cts. 



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 ten- 

 der. Pkt. , 5 cts. ; oz. , 20 cts. ; ] lb. , 50 cts. 



Onondaga. This variety is beautifully tinged with reddish- 

 brown, fine quality, being crisp and tender. Pkt, 5 cts.; 

 oz., 20 cts.; \ lb., 50 cts. 



Iceberg. A curly lettuce, large, solid h^ads. The outer leaves 

 are light green in color and their habit of branching towards 

 the centre of head is a great aid to the blanching of heart. 

 Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; \ lb., 50 cts. 



California Cream Butter. A splendid variety for summer. 

 It produces a very large and white head. It will stand ex- 

 treme heat. Pkt, 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; £ lb., 50 cts. 



Giant Glacier. Heads grow to large size, are solid, crisp and 

 tender. Leaves are beautifully tufted and notched. It stands 

 the heat well. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; \ lb., 50 cts. 



nignonette. Heads small, compact, leaves slightly curled, 

 edges tinted brown, splendid quality. Pkt, 5 cts. ;oz., 20 

 cts.; \ lb., 50 cts. 



Oak=leaved. Excellent for summer use, as it will stand ex- 

 treme heat. Pkt, 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; \ lb. 50 cts. 



Yellow-seeded Butter. A very distinct sort, making a 

 compact yellow head, excellent flavor, withstands heat well, 

 and remains crisp and tender. Pkt. , 5 cts. ; oz. , 20 cts. ; \ 

 lb., 50 cts. 



Defiance. Excellent quality, crisp and tender, and remains 

 in prime condition a long time before going to seed. Pkt, 5 

 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; \ lb., 50 cts. 



