. Dreer's 1948 - our 110th year. Seeds Catalogs; Nursery stock Catalogs; Gardening Equipment and supplies Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Fruit Seeds Catalogs. "^Loose Leaf or Cutting Varieties 442 Biack-Seeded Simpson. 45 days. () A most popu- lar "Loose Leaf" variety producing a compact mass of broad, much crumpled, light yellowish green leaves of choice quality. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; ^4 lb. 8Sc. 460 Grand Rapids. 42 days. () Matures quickly into large size, loose heads of handsome appearance. The crisp, tender leaves are bright green and crim


. Dreer's 1948 - our 110th year. Seeds Catalogs; Nursery stock Catalogs; Gardening Equipment and supplies Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Fruit Seeds Catalogs. "^Loose Leaf or Cutting Varieties 442 Biack-Seeded Simpson. 45 days. () A most popu- lar "Loose Leaf" variety producing a compact mass of broad, much crumpled, light yellowish green leaves of choice quality. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; ^4 lb. 8Sc. 460 Grand Rapids. 42 days. () Matures quickly into large size, loose heads of handsome appearance. The crisp, tender leaves are bright green and crimped at the edges. Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; H lb. 90c. 452 Early Curled Simpson. 45 days. () An old favor- ite sort forming close masses of light green, crumpled leaves which are brittle and tasty. Also excellent for forcing under glass. Pkt. 10c; oz. 2Sc; ^ lb. 85c. 472 Oak-Leaf. 40 days. () A distinct variety forming tight bunches of deeply lobed, bright green leaves which are tender, heat resistant, and retain their mild flavor right through the summer. Pkt. 15c; oz. 40c; H lb. $ For Bronze Beauty, Siobolt, and Great Lakes, see Novelties, pages 63 and 65. '^^ Butter head'^ Varieties 454 Salamander. 70 days. () The few outer leaves enclose a head that is one large solid heart. Best for spring sowing. Of an appetizing yellowish green color and very tasty. Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; ^ lb. 90c. 446 Big Boston. 75 days. () Early, hardy, of medium light green color with a slight brown tint on the mar- gins. Forms solid heads during cool weather with the tightly folded heart a beautiful light golden yellow color. Tender and of fine flavor. Pkt. 10c; oz. 35c; % lb. $ 458 Unrivalled or W4iite Boston. 76 days. () Sim- ilar to Big Joston but of a uniform pale green color. A very desirable variety with a creamy heart which is tender and sweet. Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; Y^ lb. 90c. 468 May King. 63 days. () Forms firm round heads of Mght green with brewn tinge and crisp, butt


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