. Dreer's garden calendar for 1888. Seeds Catalogs; Nursery stock Catalogs; Gardening Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs. Sugar Loaf. Sugar .Loaf. Very sweet, of pleasant flavor; does not quickly run to seed, and is of attractive appearance. Without doubt the best red-tinged Lettuce yet offered. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts., i lb. 75 cts. Salamander. An excellent summer variety, forming good sized heads, that stand drought and heat longer without injury than any other sort. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 25 cts., i lb. 75 Yellow Seeded Butter. Yellow Seeded Butter. A very distinct sort, making a compact ye
. Dreer's garden calendar for 1888. Seeds Catalogs; Nursery stock Catalogs; Gardening Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs. Sugar Loaf. Sugar .Loaf. Very sweet, of pleasant flavor; does not quickly run to seed, and is of attractive appearance. Without doubt the best red-tinged Lettuce yet offered. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts., i lb. 75 cts. Salamander. An excellent summer variety, forming good sized heads, that stand drought and heat longer without injury than any other sort. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 25 cts., i lb. 75 Yellow Seeded Butter. Yellow Seeded Butter. A very distinct sort, making a compact yellow head, of excellent flavor, withstands heat well, and remains crisp and tender. Pkt. 5 cts.,oz. 25 cts., i lb. 75 cts. Kingsholm Cos. The finest Cos sort, forming long up- right heads of narrow leaves, which are crisp and re- freshing, withstanding the summer heat. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts., I lb. 75 cts. Paris White, or Ice Cos. Forming fine, tender and crisp, white heads. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts., i lb. 75 cts. The Cos varieties should be tied up a week to blanch before cutting. LEEK. Lauch, Ger. Poireau, Fr. Puerro, Sp. The Leek is very hardy, and of easy culture, succeeding best in a light rich soil. The whole plant is edible, and is used in soups, boiled with meat, etc., considered more delicate than the Onion. Sow early in April, in drills 1 foot apart, and 1 inch deep. When the plants are 6 to 8 inches high, transplant in a deep rich soil in rows 12 inches apart and 6 inches in the rows, as deep as possible, so that the neck may be covered and blanched ; draw the earth to them as they grow. The seed may also be sown in August or September, and the young plants transplanted in the spring. American. Large, hardy, and of excellent quality. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts., ilb. 75 cts. Giant Carentan. The favorite market variety, large thick stem, of mild flavor and attractive appearance. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts., I lb. 75 cts. Musselburgh. Grows to a very large size, with broad
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