FAUST'S VEGETABLE SEEDS. 



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We have catalogued those varieties only which, from thorough tests, have proven themselves to be the best for general cul- 

 tivation, and worthy of the utmost confidence. Our seed stocks, in all instances, are grown as far North as practicable, and 

 many of them in the celebrated potato growing districts of Maine. Our potato cellars are now stored with the various varie- 

 ties we catalogue, all in excellent condition for shipping in season. Orders received will at once be acknowledged, and the 

 potatoes shipped when the weather permits, in season for early spring planting. 



It is of the utmost importance that your seed should come from a cooler climate, if you would have a good crop of potatoes. 

 The change of soil is likewise advantageous. 



POTATOES BY MAIL.. The price of all varieties is 30 cts. per lb , or 3 lbs. for 75 cts., postpaid We make no 

 charge for bags, boxes, barrels or cartage. Special Prices luill he quoted by letter in case of changes. 



EARLY ROSE. This variety is too well known to need 

 any lengthy description, but it is of the utmost importance to 

 the planter that the seed should be pure and true, and not 

 the poor mixture that is oftentimes sold for this favorite 

 varietv. Our seed stocks are procured directly from Prince 

 Edward Island and Maine, and will be found particularly early 

 and productive. Per peck, 50 cts.; bush., $1.60; bbl., «3.25. 



Charles Downing Potato. 



CHARLES DOWNING. Our seed of this valuable 

 variety we have selected and grown with the utmost care. It 

 is extra early ; color pure white and netted skin ; of 

 medium size, slightly flattened, oval shape, and with few 

 eyes, which are nearly even with the surface. Its average 

 yield is given at 375 bushels per acre, something enormous 

 for so early a variety. Its eating qualities are unsurpassed. 

 We recommend it to all. Per peck, 60 cts.; bush., $1.65 ; bbl., 

 $3.75. 



EARLY PURITAN. This new early variety is of oblong 

 shape, skin and flesh pure white. It is a very handsome root, 

 productive and of vigorous growth. The potatoes are very 

 dry and mature as early as the Early Rose. Per peck, 75 cts.; 

 bush., $1.90 ; bbl., $i.25. 



EARLY BEAUTY OF HEBRON. One of the best early 

 sorts, pure white skin and flesh of excellent flavor, good 

 keeper, and very productive. It ripens with the Early Rose, 

 which it much resembles. Per peck, 65 cts.; bush., $1.65 ; bbl.; 

 $3.50. 



WHITE STAR. Considered one of the most certain 

 croppers in cultivation. Its quality is excellent, and its abil- 

 ity to resist blight makes it particularly valuable. Its tubers 

 are uniform in shape, large and oblong, and when baked or 

 boiled are unsurpassed in flavor. It is medium early and 

 remarkable for its fine keeping qualities. For market itis one 

 of the most profitable sorts grown. Per peck, 50 cts.; bush., 

 $1.50; bbl., $3.25. 



CLARK'S No. 1. The flavor is excellent. It cooks 

 mealy, and is very productive. Per peck, 60 cts.; bush., $1.50 ; 

 bbl., $3.50. 



RURAL NEW YORKER, No. 3. It has a distinct 

 appearance, and could readily be distinguished among a hun- 

 dred other varieties. Of large size and unusually smooth ; 

 has few and shallow eyes ; oblong shape, inclining to round 

 and somewhat flattened; the skin is white, also the flesh, 

 which is of superior quality. In maturity it is intermediate, 

 and its solidity and vigor are such that it has rotted less in 

 very wet seasons than any of the numerous sorts grown with 

 it. The vines are heavy and strong, and the yield of hand- 

 some tubers of great uniformity is unusually large ; less than 

 10 per cent, of the potatoes dug were of unmarketable size. 

 To sum up its good points, they are: Distinct appearance, 

 large size and unusual smoothnnss, few eyes, perfect 

 form, extreme wliiteness, and unexcelled table qual- 

 ity, great vigor, and lastly, a wonderful yielder. Per 

 peck, 80 cts.; bush., $2.00 ; bbl., $4.00. 



EMPIRE STATE. This is considered by many the most 

 perfect potato for general cultivation. It is smooth ; the skin 

 and flesh white ; cooks evenly, and is of excellent flavor. It 

 is a seedling of the White Elephant and usually grown for 

 main crop, and has the reputation of never producing any 

 hollow potatoes. The vines are vigorous in growth and yield 

 immense crops. A good keeper. Per peck, 60 cts.; bush., 

 $1.50; bbl., $8.50. 



MAMMOTH PEARL. A medium early variety, very 

 smooth and uniform ; skin white, and very white flesh ; Is free 

 from rot and never hollow ; is a strong a"nd vigorous groover, 

 and the vines, standing upright, protects the hill from the hot 

 rays of the sun. Very productive and a good keeper. Per 

 peck, 60 cts.; bush., $1.50; bbl., $3.50. 



WHITE ELEPHANT, or LATE BEAUTY OF HEB- 

 RON. The tubers grow to an immense size, but this in no 

 way impairs their solidity, as they keep without decay until 

 far into the spring. It is very productive, and one of the best 

 sorts to resist disease ; its qualitv is most excellent. Per peck, 

 60 cts.; bush.. $1.50 ; bbl., $3.50.' 



IMPROVED YELLOW JERSEY SWEET POTATO. 

 This variety is not surpassed by any other, being very produc- 

 tive. Per peck, 75 cts.; bush., $1.75; bbl., $3.75. 



POT, SWEET AND MEDICINAL 

 HERBS. 



Every garden should contain some of the following varie- 

 ties of herbs, both for culinary and medicinal purposes, as 

 they are easily grown, and, when preserved by drying, are 

 ready for use at any season of the year. Care should be taken 

 to harvest them properly. Cut just before they are in full 

 bloom, on a dry day, and, after having been thoroughly 

 dried, they should be entirely excluded from the air. Sow 

 in spring, in shallow drills, covering lightly, and when well 

 up thin out or transplant to a proper distance apart. 



The varieties marked with an * are perennial. Pkt. Oz. 



cts. cts. 



Anise {Pimpenella Anisum). Largely used for gar- 

 nishing and seasoning 5 10 



*Balm {3Ielissa Officinalis). Used for making balm 



tea for use in fevers 5 25 



Basil, Sweet {Ocyumm Basilicum). Used in soups 



and sauces ; also for highly seasoned dishes . . 5 20 

 Bene (Sesa7ninn Orientale). Largely used in the 

 South. Too tender for Northern growing, A 



medicinal herb 5 15 



Borage (Borago Officinalis). Used for flavoring, and 



the flowers furnish excellent bee pasture . . 5 15 

 *Caraway {Carum Carai). Grown principally for 

 the seed, which is used in confectionery and 

 medicine. The under leaves are very often used 



in soups, in the spring, when tender 5 10 



Catnip {Nepeta Cataria). Young shoots and leaves 



are used for seasoning . 10 40 



Coriander ( Coriandum Sativum). The seed are used 

 to a great extent in confections; also cultiva- 

 ted for garnishing 5 10 



Dill (Anethum Graveolens). Cultivated for the 

 leaves, which are used in soups and sauces, and 

 also to put with pickles ... ....... 5 10 



*Fennel (Anethum Fceniculum). The leaves, when 

 growing, are highly ornamental, and whenboiied 

 are used to a great extent in many fish sauces . . 5 



Hop Seed (Rumidus Lupulus). . . 25 



*Horeliound (3Iarri(biain Vulgare). Used for medici- 

 nal purposes. A great remedy for coughs, colds, etc. 5 25 

 *Laveuder (iamid«/a 5pica). Highly aromatic . . 5 15 

 Marjoram, Sweet ( Ori(7an.Mm a)/aJo?-tt?i a). Used for 



seasoning in summer and dried for winter use 5 20 

 ^Rosemary (Rosemarlnus Officinalis). An aromatic 



herb, leaves are used for seasoning . . 5 35 



*Rue (Ruta Graveolens). Used for medicinal pur- 

 poses ; also given to fowls ... 5 15 



Saffron (Cavthamvs Tinctorius). Medicinal 5 15 



_ {Salvia Officinalis). The leaves and tender 

 tops are used "in making dressing and sauces . . 5 15 

 Summer Savory {Satureia Hortciisis). Used for 



seasoning and largely in soups and dressings . . 5 15 

 *Tansy {Tanacetum Vulgaris). For medicinal uses . 5 30 

 *Tarragon {Artemisia Bracumctdus). Used in salads, 

 soups and pickles. Plants 30 cts. each ; 4 for $1.00. 

 *Th.yin.e {ThymiLS J^dgarus). The young shoots and 



leaves are used for seasoning . . 5 30 



*Winter Savory (Sntureia Jlojdana). For seasoning, 5 20 

 *Wormwood (Artemisia Absyidhiiim). This should 



be cultivated in all poultry grounds 5 25 



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