Dreer's garden book 1928 (1928) Dreer's garden book 1928 dreersgardenbook1928henr Year: 1928 The 'Loose Leaf' Varieties These do not form heads but large plants of loose leaves which are quite brittle and tender early in the season. 460 Grand Rapids Forcing. It matures quickly and is of a large size, handsome appearance; crisp and tender. The leaves are bright green and crimped at the edge. It is cer- tainly the best variety for growing under glass. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; \ lb., 75 cts. 442 Black-seeded Simpson. Produces a compact mass of leaves, light yellowish-green in color. More hea
Dreer's garden book 1928 (1928) Dreer's garden book 1928 dreersgardenbook1928henr Year: 1928 The 'Loose Leaf' Varieties These do not form heads but large plants of loose leaves which are quite brittle and tender early in the season. 460 Grand Rapids Forcing. It matures quickly and is of a large size, handsome appearance; crisp and tender. The leaves are bright green and crimped at the edge. It is cer- tainly the best variety for growing under glass. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; \ lb., 75 cts. 442 Black-seeded Simpson. Produces a compact mass of leaves, light yellowish-green in color. More heat resistant and in our opinion, of better quality than the following. Pkt., 10 cts.: oz., 30 cts.; | lb., 90 cts. 452 Early Curled Simpson (Silesia). One of the oldest, and quite familiar in American gardens. Forms a close, compact mass of light green crumpled leaves; excellent forcer. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; J lb., 75 cts. The Early 'Butterhead' Varieties Lettuce is the basis of all really high quality 'Butterhead'1 salads. 440 Dreer's 'All Heart.' (See Colored Plate, page 8). Pkt., 10 cts.; * oz., 25 cts.; oz., 45 cts.; i lb., $ 446 Big Boston. More extensively grown than any other varietj' in this class. It is early and hardy. Color is medium light green, with a slight tinge of brown on margins of outer leaves. Very desirable for forcing and spring and fall out- door planting. Of good quality, being crisp, tender, and of fine flavor. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; i lb., 75 cts. Big Boston Lettuce Strong Lettuce Plants are offered on page 212
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