P. L. ROHRER & BRO., Seedsmen 
Smoketown, Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania 7 
LETTUCE 
Iceberg 
White seed. A curled head¬ 
ing - , medium large, crisp green 
variety. Edges fringed. Heads 
compact, crisp and sweet. 
Very desirable for home gar¬ 
den. 
By mail, postpaid, pkt„ 5c; 
or.., 10c; Yi lb., 30c; lb., $1.00. 
New York No. 12 
A widely used strain of New 
York, well adapted to mid¬ 
season maturity, as it stands 
heat well. It is a crisp, large 
heading variety, dark green 
and slightly curled on the 
edges. Large, compact and 
attractive. 
By mail, postpaid, pkt., 5c; 
oz., 15c; Yi 11»„ 35c; lit., $1,10. 
Big Boston 
A very popular variety for cold frame forcing 
and for outside culture. The large, compact heads 
are bright, light green, blanching to rich yellow at 
the heart, and are deliciously sweet, tender and 
crisp. Heads are very solid with few outer leaves. 
Postpaid, pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; Yi lb., 30c; lb., $1.00. 
Black Seeded Simpson 
The broad light green leaves, crumbled and 
twisted, form a large firm bunch, which blanches 
well and is decidedly crisp. 
By mail, postpaid, pkt., 5c; or... 10c; Yi lb., 25c; 
lit., 90c; 5 llts., $4.00. 
Grand Rapids 
One of the most popular loose leaved varieties. 
The crisp light green leaves form a loose, rounded 
cluster that matures early. Very tender and sweet 
when grown under glass. Also good for outdoor 
planting. 
By mail, postpaid, pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; Yi lb., 25c; 
11>., 90c; 5 lbs., $4.00. 
MUSKMELONS 
CULTURE —An ounce of seed will sow about 80 
hills. The muskmelon demands a light sandy soil, 
and planting should not be done until ground is 
dry and warm. Sow 6 to 12 seeds on a hill and 
hills 6 feet apart each way, and cover one-half inch. 
When the plants have produced their rough leaves 
thin to four plants to hill. 
Emerald Gem 
One of the best early varieties for home and 
market garden. Globular in shape, slightly flat- 
GRAND RAPIDS LETTUCE 
tened, weigh about 2 pounds. Distinctly ribbed, 
with slight netting; outer color emerald green. 
Flesh very thick with exceptionally small seed 
cavity. Deep rich salmon color, sweet and delicious. 
Postpaid, pkt., 5c; or,., 19c; Yi lb., 30c; lb., 90c. 
Rockyford 
Probably the most widely known of all Canta¬ 
loupes. Used extensively for shipping and market 
gardners. Fruits are small, nearly round, weigh 
2% pounds, with no ribs, and heavily covered with 
hard grey netting. Flesh thick, green in color with 
gold tinge at the center. Juicy, delicious, and of 
fine quality. 
Postpaid, pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; % 11»., 30c; 11>., 90c. 
Tip Top 
A splendid variety for home and market garden 
use for local markets. Fruits large, slightly oval, 
weight 6 to 7 pounds, skin pale green, turning 
yellow at maturity. Distinctly ribbed and slightly 
netted. Flesh bright salmon. Sweet and delicious. 
Similar in type to Benders Surprise. 
Postpaid, pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; *4 lb., 30c; lb., 90c. 
Hearts of Gold 
A splendid mid season variety. Larger than 
Rocky Ford, and more uniform. The rich golden 
flesh has the most excellent flavor and is very deep, 
having only a small seed cavity. Grown extensively 
by market gardners, likewise a good shipping type. 
Postpaid, pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; Yi lb., 30c; lb., 90c. 
Benders Surprise 
Fruits oblong, with full rounded ends. Weighs 
7 pounds, coarse netted, distinctly ribbed, skin hard 
and greenish yellow at maturity. Flesh bright 
salmon. Delicious quality and a good shipper. Will 
keep in good condition and improve in flavor five 
or six days after picking. 
Postpaid, pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; Yi lb., 30c; 11>., 90c. 
Extra Early Hackensack 
A well known first early sort for home garden, 
and truckers for local markets. Fruits large, glob¬ 
ular, flattened, weigh 2 Yz lbs. Heavily ribbed, with 
coarse netting. Flesh green, thick and fine quality. 
Postpaid, pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; Yi lb., 30c; lb., 90c. 
KOHL-RABI 
White Vienna 
Leaves 8 to 10 inches long, with slender stems. 
Bulbs light green 2 to 3 inches in diameter. Flesh 
clean, white, tender and crisp. 
Postpaid, pkt., 5c; oz., 25c; Yi lb., (50c. 
