. Ro.\i.\i.\E OR Cos Lettuce We offer 3 fine streiins opposite. Dreer's WoNDERFUi., also known as "Los Angeles ; The Crisp Heading Varieties 462 Dreer's Improved Hanson (see Specialties, page 6). Pkt., 10 cts.; i oz., 20 cts.; oz., 35 cts.; i lb., $ 483 Dreer's Wonderful. Sometimes called "New York" and "Los ; An extremely desirable variety, for all sections since it withstands extreme heat and forms perfect heads, of enormous size, which resemble cabbage in their solidity, measuring from 12 to 15 inches across and frequently weighing 2 to 3 po
. Ro.\i.\i.\E OR Cos Lettuce We offer 3 fine streiins opposite. Dreer's WoNDERFUi., also known as "Los Angeles ; The Crisp Heading Varieties 462 Dreer's Improved Hanson (see Specialties, page 6). Pkt., 10 cts.; i oz., 20 cts.; oz., 35 cts.; i lb., $ 483 Dreer's Wonderful. Sometimes called "New York" and "Los ; An extremely desirable variety, for all sections since it withstands extreme heat and forms perfect heads, of enormous size, which resemble cabbage in their solidity, measuring from 12 to 15 inches across and frequently weighing 2 to 3 pounds each. The outer leaves tightly overlap, and are rich, dark green in color, while the heart blanches up beauti- fully, and the quality is superb, being crisp, rich and tender. Pkt., 10 cts.; -J oz., 20 cts.; oz., 35 cts.; i lb., $ 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. It is very firm, crisp and of good flavor, forming large, solid heads early in August. Pkt., 10 cts; 5 oz., 20 cts.; oz., 35 cts.; Jib., $ 470 Mignonette. Heads small, compact; leaves slightly curled; edges tinted brown. Though of unattractive appearance, this is one of the surest "headers" and of particularly sweet quality. Pkt., 10 cts.; J oz., 20 cts.; oz., 35 cts.; i lb., $ Romaine or Cos Lettuce 466 Kingsholm Cos. Forms long, upright plants with narrow leaves, which are crisp and refreshing, withstanding the summer heat. The leaves are light green in color and it is a very reliable variety for late use. Pkt., 10 cts.; i oz., 20 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; i lb., 85 cts. 473 Paris White Cos. One of the earliest. Plants erect, leaves pale green and of good quality, which it retains for a long time. Pkt., 10 cts.; -J oz., 20 cts.; oz., 30cts.; J lb., 85 cts. 479 Trianon Cos. Probably the best known sort. â ^ Forms compact, upright, tightly folded heads, with
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