P. L. ROHRER & BRO., Seedsmen 
Smoketowii, Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania 19 
LETTUCE 
LETTUCE, GRAND RAPIDS 
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 niitil, i)o.stpai<l, pkt., 5c; o*., 10c; % lb., 20c; 
lb., SOc; 5 lbs., .1?:i..‘>0; 10 lbs., .^0.00. 
Black Seeded Simpson 
The broad light green leaves, crumbled and 
twisted, form a large firm bunch, which blanches 
well and is decidedly crisp. 
By mnil, postpaid, pkt., .5c; ox., 10c; ^ lb., 20c; 
lb., 75c; .5 lbs., .^2.2.5; 10 lbs., $5..50. 
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; ox., 10c; lb., 25c; lb., 90c; 
5 lbs., $3.50. 
Iceberg 
White seed. A curled heading, medium large, 
crisp green variety. Edges fringed. Heads com¬ 
pact, crisp and sweet. Very desirable for home 
garden. 
By mail, postpaid, pkt., 5c; ox., 10c; % lb., 25c; 
lb., 90c. 
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; ox., 10c; ^ lb., 25c; 
lb., 90c. 
New York Special No. 515 
Similar in habit and head formation to New York 
No. 12, but color is brighter green and the head some¬ 
what better formed and smoother. Sure heading 
and resists tipburn in warm weather as well as any 
firm heading lettuce. 
By mail, postpaid, pkt., .5c; ox., 10c; '/i lb., SOc; 
lb., $1.00. 
KOHLRABI 
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; ox., 20c; ^ lb., GOc. 
MUSKMELONS 
Emerald Gem 
One of the best early varieties for home and 
market garden. Globular in shape, slightly flat¬ 
tened, weigh about 2 pounds. Distinctiy ribbed, 
with slight netting; outer color emerald green. 
Flesh very thick with exceptionally small seed 
i-nvity. Deep rich salmon color, sweet and delicious. 
Postpaid, pkt., 5c; ox., 10c; % lb., 25c; lb., S,5c. 
Rocky ford 
Probably the most widely known of all Canta¬ 
loupes. Used extensively for shipping and market 
gardeners. E’ruits are small, nearly round, weigh 
2V^ 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; ox., 10c; % lb., 25c; lb., .S5c. 
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; ox., 10c; Vi lb., 25c; lb., S5c. 
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 gardeners, likewise a good shipping type. 
Postpaid, pkt., 5c; ox., 10c; % lb., 25c; lb., ^c. 
Honey Rock or Sugar Rock 
A recent introduction which has won wide 
favor. Fruits nearly round, medium, weigh 
about 4 pounds. Flesh thick, juicy, orange salmon, 
with fine flavor. 
Postpaid, pkt., .5c; ox., 10c; 4 ox., 2.5c; lb., 8.5c. 
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. 
1*ostpaid, pkt., .5c; ox., 10c; Vi lb., 2.5c; lb., S5c. 
