. Dreer's garden book / Henry A. Nursery Catalogue. Dreer's Improved Hanson Lettuce Dreer's Improved Hanson Lettuce 462 Although introduced by us over fifty years ago, this Lettuce is still the prize winner among the crisp heading varieties, and the fact that it has been popular for half a century, and that it is still offered by the leading seedsmen of the country is proof of its sterling qualities. It reaches a large size, with light green, curled leaves with fringed edges enclosing a white heart of remarkable solidity. Crisp and brittle all over, and free of the flat watery taste wh
. Dreer's garden book / Henry A. Nursery Catalogue. Dreer's Improved Hanson Lettuce Dreer's Improved Hanson Lettuce 462 Although introduced by us over fifty years ago, this Lettuce is still the prize winner among the crisp heading varieties, and the fact that it has been popular for half a century, and that it is still offered by the leading seedsmen of the country is proof of its sterling qualities. It reaches a large size, with light green, curled leaves with fringed edges enclosing a white heart of remarkable solidity. Crisp and brittle all over, and free of the flat watery taste which some crispheads unfortunately have. We recommend it highly for growing during the hot summer months. Pkt., 10 cts.; | oz., 20 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; { lb., 90 cts. Dreer's "All Heart" Lettuce 440 The name of this variety is truly descriptive, because the few loose outer leaves cause the heads to be almost entirely solid hearts. Now thoroughly tested in all soils and sec- tions, we have yet to hear of an instance where Dreer's All-heart Lettuce did not come through with flying colors. While suitable for summer use in cool sections, it is pre- eminently an early spring variety and gives best results in soils holding an abundance of humus or other quickly available plant food. The heads are of delicate yellowish- green color, making it a most attractive market variety, and the flavor is excellent. Pkt., 10 cts.; § oz., 25 cts.; oz., 35 cts.; J lb., $ Tip Top Muskmelon 524 A splendid variety, coming in just ahead of Rocky Ford; fruits large and deep, skin emerald green in color, turning yellow when ripe, globular or slightly flattened, irregularly and indistinctly ribbed and lightly netted; flesh very thick, sweet and of a deep, rich salmon color, having an exceedingly small seed cavity. One of the best melons for the home garden and local market. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; \ lb., 60 cts.; lb., $ Muskmelon Hearts of Gold, or Imp'd Hoodoo 505 The vines make
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