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HONEY ROCK IS A GREAT MUSKMELON 

EGGPLANT 
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Cutture. Should be sown in a hotbed in February or March, 
and the plants thinned out 2 to 3 inches apart. When they 
have reached the height of 2 to 3 inches, set out in rich soil, 
when the weather is warm, about 2 feet apart each way. 
Black Beauty. [t matures early and is a deep rich 
color. The plants are of robust growth and very pro- 
lific. Being two weeks earlier than any other variety, 
much larger crops are produced before the frost in 
the North. See color illustration, page 5. Postpaid, 
pkt. 10c; oz. 35c; MYIb. $1.25; Ib. $4.50. 

~ Moss Curled Endive 
_ ENDIVE 


Moss Curled. Leaves very finely divided and curled, 
forming a very attractive plant, of excellent quality. 
Postpaid, pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; 14Ib. 50c; Ib. $1.45. 
Broad-leaved Batavian. A heavy cropper that is 
very hardy. ExcelJent salads can be made from the 
broad, thick leaves when bleached. Postpaid, pkt. 
5c; oz. 20c; Yb. 50c; Ib. $1.45. 
LETTUCE 
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 out- 
door planting. See color illustration, page 12. Post- 
paid, pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; Ib. 55c; Ib. $1.50; 5 Ibs. $7.00; 
10 Ibs. $13.50. 
Black-seeded Simpson. The broad light green leaves, 
crumpled and twisted, form a large, firm bunch which 
blanches well and is decidedly crisp. Postpaid, pkt. 
10c; oz. 20c; Yb. 55c; Ib. $1.50; 5 Ibs. $7.00; 10 Ibs. 
$13.50. 
Big Boston. A very popular variety for coldframe 
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. Postpaid, pkt. 10c; oz. 
20c; lb. 55c; Ib. $1.50; 5 Ibs. $7.00. k 
Iceberg. White seed. A curled heading, medium-large, 
crisp green variety with fringed edges. Heads com- 
pact, crisp, and sweet. Very desirable for home- 
garden. Postpaid, pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; Mlb. 65c; Ib. 
$2.00; 5 Ibs. $9.50. 



New York No. 12 Lettuce 
New York No. 12. A widely used strain of New York 
well adapted to midseason maturity, as it stands heat 
well. It is a large-heading variety, with crisp dark 
green leaves slightly curled on the edges. Large, 
compact, and attractive. Postpaid, pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; 
Willy, W/S{o3 We), B47! Sic 
New York Special No. 515. Similar in habit and head- 
formation to New York No. 12, but color is brighter 
green and the head somewhat better formed and 
smoother. Sure-heading and resists tip-burn in warm 
weather as well as any firm-heading Lettuce. Post- 
paid, pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; lb. 75c; Ib. $2.75. 
Great Lakes. 1944 All-America Selection. This new 
heading variety was introduced by Michigan Ex- 
perimental Station. The plants are large, vigorous, 
and most attractive. Surpasses all varieties in its 
ability to make good heads in warm weather. Large 
leaves, well folded; heavy ribs. A good variety for 
eR Postpaid, pkt. 10c; oz. 35c; 4b. $1.20; 
. $4.25, 
MUSKMELONS 
Rocky Ford. Fruits are small, nearly round, with no 
ribs, and heavily covered with hard gray netting; 
flesh thick, green, with gold tinged at the center, juicy, 
delicious, and of fine quality. Weighs 2% pounds. 
Postpaid, pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 4b. 50c; Ib. $1.50. 

Hale’s Best. An outstanding, early shipping Canta- 
loupe. Fruits oval, 614% inches long by 5% inches in 
diameter, covered with heavy netting. Flesh ex- 
tremely thick, salmon-orange, sweet and of fine 
quality. Postpaid, pkt. 5c; oz.15c; 4b. 50c; Ib. $1.50. 
Hearts of Gold. The rich golden flesh has the most ex- 
cellent flavor and is very deep, having only a small 
seed-cavity. Grown extensively by market gardeners; 
likewise a good shipping type. Postpaid, pkt. 5c; 
oz. 15c; Yb. 50c; Ib. $1.50. 
Honey Rock (Sugar Rock). A recent mtroduction 
which has won wide favor. Fruits nearly round, 
medium size; flesh thick, juicy, orange-salmon, 
with fine flavor. Weighs about 4 pounds. Post- 
paid, pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 4lb. 50c; Ib. $1.50. 
Bender’s Surprise. Coarsely netted, distinctly ribbed, 
flesh bright salmon, delicious. Will keep in good con- 
dition and improve in flavor five or six days after 
picking. Weighs 7 pounds. See color illustration, 
page 5. Postpaid, pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 4Ib. 60c; Ib. $1.65. 
Pride of Wisconsin. Similar in size and shape to 
Honey Rock. Oval, with tough, heavy, netted rind. 
Flesh deep orange and very thick, sweet, and of 
excellent quality. Postpaid, pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; Mlb. 
60c; Ib. $1.65. 
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P. L. ROHRER & BRO., Seedsmen 
11 Smoketown, Lancaster Co., Penna. 

