. Dreer's garden book / Henry A. Nursery Catalogue. anson Lettuce Romaine or Cos Lettuce This type "saves the day" 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., 30 cts.; \ lb., 85 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
. Dreer's garden book / Henry A. Nursery Catalogue. anson Lettuce Romaine or Cos Lettuce This type "saves the day" 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., 30 cts.; \ lb., 85 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., 30 cts.; \ lb., 85 479 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., 20 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; \ lb., 85 cts. French Unrivaled Lettuce 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 solidity. Pkt., 10 cts.; J oz., 20 cts.; oz., 35 cts.; \ lb., $ 483 Dreer's Wonderful. Sometimes called "New York" or "Los Angeles ; 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.; f oz., 20 cts.; oz., 35 cts.; { 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. Pkt., 10 cts.; § oz., 20 cts.; oz., 35 cts.; i lb., $ 170 Mignonette. Heads small, compact; leaves curled, and edges tinted
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