. Prizetaker Leek Dreer's "Wonderful" Lettuce Trianon Self-folding Cos or Romaine Lettuce 479 The ideal hot weather lettuce, for, when all the true head Lettuces go on strike, and burst with seed stalks, the Cos Lettuces come into their own and among them the Trianon Self-folding variety is one of the choicest for the home gar- den. 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 gr
. Prizetaker Leek Dreer's "Wonderful" Lettuce Trianon Self-folding Cos or Romaine Lettuce 479 The ideal hot weather lettuce, for, when all the true head Lettuces go on strike, and burst with seed stalks, the Cos Lettuces come into their own and among them the Trianon Self-folding variety is one of the choicest for the home gar- den. 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 during August when regular head Lettuces will not form solid plants. This is the variety so extensively served in the best hotels and restaurants under the name of Romaine, and is delicious served with a French dressing. Pkt., 10 cts.; \ oz., 20 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; \ lb., 85 cts. Dreer's Prizetaker Leek 438 This is a very fine variety, growing to a medium height, but with the thick stalk averaging 6 inches, almost entirely covered with soil, making it self blanching. Specimen stalks of our Prizetaker have reached 3 inches in diameter, and it is in demand for growing for exhibition. Can be stored in a cool cellar quite safely. Pkt., 10 cts.; £ oz., 20 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; \ lb., $ Muskmelon Early Knight 495 In some sections this melon is called "Maryland," and in others "Sugar ; Liberal producer of medium-sized melons of a truly delicious flavor and aroma. It is earlier than Rocky Ford and more oval in shape, with thicker netting. Its attractive appearance makes it distinctly suitable either for home use or for exacting markets. The vines make a healthy growth and produce a number of fruits which lie close to the centre of the hill as shown in illustration. Skin deep green turning to golden when ripe, flesh bright green blending to light pink near the centre. A splendid melon
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