Dreer's garden book 1916 (1916) Dreer's garden book 1916 dreersgardenbook1916henr Year: 1916 28 inNWADREK-PHIlADELPHIA-PAWREI-IAB^toETABLESEEDS One ounce will produce about 3000 plants. LETTUCE Lattich odor Gartensalat, Ger. Luitue, Fr. Lechuga, Sp. CULTURE. Sow the seed in hotbeds or flats during February or early March, prick the young seedlings out in flats or cold frame several inches apart each way, and, as soon as a nice, rich, warm spot can be prepared in open ground in spring, transplant the well-hardened plants in rows a foot apart, allowing 8 to 12 inches space between the plants i
Dreer's garden book 1916 (1916) Dreer's garden book 1916 dreersgardenbook1916henr Year: 1916 28 inNWADREK-PHIlADELPHIA-PAWREI-IAB^toETABLESEEDS One ounce will produce about 3000 plants. LETTUCE Lattich odor Gartensalat, Ger. Luitue, Fr. Lechuga, Sp. CULTURE. Sow the seed in hotbeds or flats during February or early March, prick the young seedlings out in flats or cold frame several inches apart each way, and, as soon as a nice, rich, warm spot can be prepared in open ground in spring, transplant the well-hardened plants in rows a foot apart, allowing 8 to 12 inches space between the plants in the row. Fo{ succession sow seed thinly in open ground, and thin the plants to 5 or more inches apart. Sow for succession every few weeks until the fall. Some varieties do well in a cool forcing house during winter. Dreer's Improved Hansom. This superior Lettuce, which we introduced over forty years ago, is still one of the best sum- mer heat-resisting sorts. Heads grow to good size, are sweet, tender and crisp. For outdoor culture it is unequalled. Pkt, 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; | lb., 50 cts. Mammoth Salamander. A rich, buttery Cabbage-heading variety which grows double the size of Salamander. Color light green and quality good; an excellent intermediate variety. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; \ lb., 50 cts. Sensation. The variety is remarkable for its character of form- ing close, hard heads, even in an early stage of growth. Color yellowish-green; quality very fine, being crisp and tender. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; £ lb., 50 cts. California Cream Butter. Produces a large white head; stands heat. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; \ lb., 50 cts. Mignonette. Heads small, compact; leaves slightly curled; edges tinted brown. Pkt., 5cts.; oz., 20 cts.; \ lb., 50 cts. ROIIAINE, COS, OR CELERY LETTUCE. These are distinct from the ordinary Lettuce, and much liked on account of their crisp, tender quality and delicate flavor. Kingsholm Cos. (See cut.) Forms long, upright heads of narrow leav
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