18 P. L. ROHRER & BRO., Seedsmen Smoketown, Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania 
Lettuce 
Iceberg 
ICEBERG—50 Days. White Seed. A curled 
heading, medium large, crisp green variety, edges 
fringed and tinged with brown, a sort having outer 
leaves of strong ribs, enclosing an exceeding crisp and 
white interior—crisp as ice. By mail, postpaid, 
pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; 34 lb., 40c; lb., $1.25. 
NEW YORK or WONDERFUL—60 Days. White 
Seed. Possibly the most sought after Lettuce in the 
market today, certainly the most talked about. This 
crisp, hard Lettuce is served extensively on dining cars 
and in hotels and restaurants. It is a crisp, large 
heading variety, dark metallic green and slightly curled 
| on the edges. Produces the most solid and compact 
head of any lettuce in the market. By mail, post¬ 
paid, pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; 34 lb., 40c; lb., $1.50. 
BIG BOSTON. The most popular of head Lettuce, 
as it is good for early, midseason and fall use. The 
large compact heads are bright, light green, blanching 
to rich yellow at the heart and are deliciously sweet, 
tender and crisp. It is an exceptionally good variety 
for market as the heads are very solid with few outer 
leaves. By mail, postpaid, pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 
34 lb., 30c; lb., $1.00. 
BLACK SEEDED SIMPSON. The broad light 
green leaves, crumpled and twisted, form a large firm 
bunch, which blanches well and is decidedly crisp. One 
of the best bunching varieties. Marketable early in the 
season. By mail, postpaid, pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 
34 lb., 30c; lb., $1.00. 
GRAND RAPIDS. Fine variety for forcing under 
glass, but also good for outdoor planting. The crisp 
light green leaves form a loose, rounded cluster that 
matures early. A very good market sort as it ships 
well, retaining its crisp qualities much longer than any 
other variety. By mail, postpaid, pkt., 5c; oz., 
10c; 34 lb., 30c; lb., $1.00. 
Muskmelons 
CULTURE. One ounce seed will sow about 80 hills. 
The Muskmelon demands a light sandy soil, and plant¬ 
ing should not be done until ground is dry and warm. 
Sow 6 to 12 seeds on a hill, the hills to be 6 feet apart 
each way and covered one-half inch. When the plants 
have produced their rough leaves thin to three plants 
to hill. 
EMERALD GEM. Considered by many to be one 
of the best salmon-fleshed melons. It is a small variety, 
with dark green skin and flesh that is sweet and de¬ 
licious. The vines yield heavily, and the fruit always 
sells well on the markets. By mail, postpaid, pkt., 
5c; oz., 10c; 34 lb., 30c; lb., 95c. 
ROCKY FORD. These melons are oval in shape and 
heavily netted, measuring about 5 inches in length. The 
smooth, light green flesh is delicious in flavor. A very 
good sort that has been on the market a long time and 
very popular with lovers of good melons. By mail, 
postpaid, pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 34 lb., 30c; lb., 95c. 
TIP TOP. One of the most popular and productive 
melons, and good for extra early and late crops. The 
fruit is large, nearly round and moderately netted. 
The flesh is solid, sweet, juicy, of fine flavor and can 
be eaten to the very rind. One of the best all around 
melons. By mail, postpaid, pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 
34 lb., 30c; lb., 95c. 
HEARTS OF GOLD. A splendid mid-season 
variety. Larger than the Rocky Ford and more 
uniform. The rich golden flesh has the most excellent 
flavor and is very deep, having only a small seed cavity. 
Recommended for home or market gardens. If you 
have a good soil for melons it will pay you to grow a 
few acres. By mail, postpaid, pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 
34 lb., 30c; lb., 95c. 
Benders Surprise 
BENDERS SURPRISE. Large size and deliciously 
sweet. Flesh is deep orange colored and very thick. 
Light green with coarse netting. When ripe melons 
turn golden yellow tint which gives fruit an attractive 
appearance. Will keep in good condition and improve 
in flavor for five or six days after picking. Ripens 
medium early. Profitable sort to grow for home use, 
market or shipping. By mail, postpaid, pkt., 10c; 
oz., 10c; 34 lb., 30c; lb., $1.00. 
EXTRA EARLY HACKENSACK. A good variety 
where an early crop is desired, and has so many good 
qualities that it has become immensely popular. The 
melons are large, flat and well netted, and the flesh is 
thick green of excellent flavor. A good seller on the 
markets. By mail, postpaid, pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 
34 lb., 30c; lb., 95c. 
Dear Sirs: Burton, W. Va., Mar. 20, 1933 
I ordered some of your seeds last spring from a neighbor and they were fine. 1 am going to ask 
you to send me your seed catalogue so 1 can order for myself this spring. Lucy S. Whisler. 
