TRY GREAT LAKES FOR SALADS 
Iceberg Lettuce 
LETTUCE 
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; M4Ib. 65c; Ib. $1.85; 5 Ibs. $8.75; 10 Ibs. 
$16.50. 
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 10. Post- 
paid, pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; Ib. 65c; Ib. $1.85; 5 Ibs. $8.75; 
10 Ibs. $16.50. 
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. 
25c; \Wlb. 75c; Ib. $1.90; 5 Ibs. $9.00. 
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. 25c; 4lb. 80c; Ib. 
$2.25; 5 Ibs. $10.75. 
LETTUCE, continued 
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; 
Yb. 80c; Ib. $2.60. 
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; 4lb. 80c; Ib. $2.60. 
Great Lakes. 1944 All-America Selection. This new 
heading variety was introduced by Michigan 
Experimental Station. The plants are large, 
vigorous, and most attractive. Surpasses all 
varieties in its ability to make good heads nm warm 
weather. Large leaves, well folded; heavy ribs. A 
good variety for local markets. Postpaid, pkt. 10c; 
oz. 35c; Mlb. $1.20; Ib. $4.00. 
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 24% pounds. 
Postpaid, pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 14lb. 65c; Ib. $2.10. 
Hale’s Best. An outstanding, early shipping Canta- 
loupe. Fruits oval, 644 mches long by 5% inches in 
diameter, covered with heavy netting. Flesh ex- 
tremely thick, salmon-orange, sweet and of fine 
quality. Postpaid, pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 4lb. 65c; Ib. 
$2.10. 
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 garden- 
ers; likewise a good shipping type. Postpaid, pkt. 
10c; oz. 20c; Mlb. 65c; Ib. $2.10. 
Golden Delight. 1952 All-America Selection. 90 days. 
Fruits 6 to 7 inches long, oval, moderately 
ribbed, well netted. Flesh very thick, salmon- 
orange, solid and of excellent flavor. Popular 
with home and market gardeners. Postpaid, pkt. 10c; 
oz. 30c; lb. 90c; Ib. $3.10. 
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. Postpaid, pkt. 10c; oz. 
20c; lb. 65c; Ib. $2.10. 
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; 14lb. 
65c; Ib. $2.10. 
Pride of Wisconsin Muskmelon 
P. L. Rohrer & Bro., Inc., Seedsmen 
Smoketown, Lancaster Co., Penna. 
