Dreer's mid-summer catalogue 1924 (1924) Dreer's mid-summer catalogue 1924 . dreersmidsummerc1924henr Year: 1924 HENRY A. DREER, PHILADELPHIA—CHOICE VEGETABLE SEEDS 23 LETTUCE The varieties offered below are the very best sorts for summer sowing. Big Boston. Now more extensively grown'than any other variety in this class. The color is of a medium light green, with a slight tinge of brown on margins of the outer leaves. It is very desirable for forcing and spring and fall outdoor planting. Pkt., lOcts.; 4oz., 30cts.; oz., 50 cts.; Jib., $ Mignonette. Heads small, compact; leaves slightly
Dreer's mid-summer catalogue 1924 (1924) Dreer's mid-summer catalogue 1924 . dreersmidsummerc1924henr Year: 1924 HENRY A. DREER, PHILADELPHIA—CHOICE VEGETABLE SEEDS 23 LETTUCE The varieties offered below are the very best sorts for summer sowing. Big Boston. Now more extensively grown'than any other variety in this class. The color is of a medium light green, with a slight tinge of brown on margins of the outer leaves. It is very desirable for forcing and spring and fall outdoor planting. Pkt., lOcts.; 4oz., 30cts.; oz., 50 cts.; Jib., $ Mignonette. Heads small, compact; leaves slightly curled; edges tinted brown. Though of unattractive appearance, this is one of the surest 'headers' and of particularly sweet quality. Pkt., 10 cts.; ioz., 30cts.; oz., 50 cts.; i lb., $ French Unrivaled. A sure-heading variety, which is suitable for growing at any season. Forms large, compact, buttery heads and is slow to shoot to seed. Pkt., 10 cts.; § oz., 40 cts.; oz., 75 cts.; } lb., $ Dreer's Wonderful. The large white heads resemble cabbage in their solidity, and frequently weigh 2 and 3 lbs. each. The quality is superb, being crisp, rich and tender. It withstands the heat well and is an excellent variety to grow during the summer. Pkl., 10 cts.; J oz., 40 cts.; oz., 75 cts.; i lb., $ Dreer's Improved Hanson. This superior lettuce, which we originally introduced, is one of the best summer heat-resisting sorts. Heads grow to good size, are sweet, tender and crisp. Color is light green and leaves, which are crumpled, tightly overlap each other. For outdoor culture it is unequalled. Pkt., 10 cts.; ioz., 30cts.; oz., 50 cts.; i lb., $ j)PERS
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