. Dreer's garden book / Henry A. Nursery Catalogue. I RELIABLE VEGETABLE SEEM 25 LETTUCE—Cont. Crisp Heading Varieties 462 Dreer's Improved Hanson. (See Special- ties, page 3.) Pkt., 10 cts.; j oz., 20 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; \ lb., 90 cts. 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.; J oz., 20 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; I lb., 90 cts. Iceberg. The outer leaves are light gre
. Dreer's garden book / Henry A. Nursery Catalogue. I RELIABLE VEGETABLE SEEM 25 LETTUCE—Cont. Crisp Heading Varieties 462 Dreer's Improved Hanson. (See Special- ties, page 3.) Pkt., 10 cts.; j oz., 20 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; \ lb., 90 cts. 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.; J oz., 20 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; I lb., 90 cts. 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., 25 cts.; £ lb., 75 cts. 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., 25 cts.; i lb., 75 cts. Romaine or Cos Lettuce This type of Lettuce will usually succeed when, dur- ing hot weather nearly all other lettuces "shoot" seed " stalks. 4 66 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. 4 73 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. 464 470. Dreer's "Wonderful" Lettuce 47 9 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 dur
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