. Dreer's garden book / Henry A. Nursery Catalogue. \ RELIABLE VEGETABLE SEERf, Dreer's Wonderful Lettuce .. Crisp Heading Lettuce Varieties These will withstand more heat than any other type of regular Lettuce. All of them have well blanched hearts of a pure white color. They are especially crisp and mild even during the hot summer weather. Distinct from the Butterhead varieties and easily recognized by their crisp texture. 462 Dreer's Improved Hanson. A remarkably crisphead Lettuce of choice quality. See specialties page 3. Pkt. 10c; i oz. 20c; oz. 30c; \ lb. 90c. 483 Dreer's Wonderf
. Dreer's garden book / Henry A. Nursery Catalogue. \ RELIABLE VEGETABLE SEERf, Dreer's Wonderful Lettuce .. Crisp Heading Lettuce Varieties These will withstand more heat than any other type of regular Lettuce. All of them have well blanched hearts of a pure white color. They are especially crisp and mild even during the hot summer weather. Distinct from the Butterhead varieties and easily recognized by their crisp texture. 462 Dreer's Improved Hanson. A remarkably crisphead Lettuce of choice quality. See specialties page 3. Pkt. 10c; i oz. 20c; oz. 30c; \ lb. 90c. 483 Dreer's Wonderful. Sometimes called "New York" or "Los Angeles ; Withstands heat and forms perfect heads which resemble Cabbage in their solidity. They measure from 12 to 15 inches across and frequently weigh 2 to 3 pounds each. The outer leaves are rich deep green. Pkt. 10c; | oz. 20c; oz. 30c; | lb. 90c. 464 Iceberg. The outer leaves are light green in color, tinged with brown, and their habit of branching towards the center of head is a great aid to the blanching of the heart. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; \ lb. 75c. 470 Mignonette. Small, compact heads. Leaves curled and edges tinted brown. Though not particularly attrac- tive this is one of the surest "headers" with solid heart of sweet flavor. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; \ lb. 75c. Romaine or Cos Lettuce This type of Lettuce will usually succeed well even during hot weather when 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. 10c; oz. 25c; \ lb. 75c. 473 Paris White Cos. One of the best known. Erect plants with tightly folded, pale green leaves of good quality, which it retains for a long time. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; i lb. 75c. 479 Trianon Cos. Sown at the same time as the head Lettuces, this variety perfects compact,
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