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H. G. FAUST & CO., PHILADELPHIA. 



GOMPHRENA (Globe Amaranth, or Bachelor's 

 Button). 



Produces beautiful heads of various colored flowers, which, 

 if cut when well matured, will retain their beauty for years. 

 Mixture of Best Colors, Pkt., 5 cts. 



HEMCHRYSUM. 



The flowers of the Helichrysum are large, of the most bril- 

 liant colors, perfectly double, and it is considered the most 

 valuable of all Everlastings. The colors are white, yellow 

 and red and of many rich shades of brown. 



Monstrosum. Mixed, brightest colors, Pkt., 5 cts. 



Fireball. Large dark red double flowers, . ... " 5 " 



HELIPTERUM. 



Bears large clusters of bright, golden star-like flowers. A 

 dwarf variety, with small fohage. Sanfordi, . . Pkt, 5 cts. 



RHODANTHE. 



The most dehcate and beautiful of everlasting flowers; bell- 

 shaped before fully expanded. One of the best Everlastings 

 for winter bouquets. Alba. Pure white, .... Pkt., 5 cts. 



STATICE. 

 The flowers are valuable 

 for winter bouquets, and 

 likewise useful in summer 

 for fresh cut flowers. 

 Incana Hybrida.Pkt., 5cts, 

 WAITZIA. 

 Flowers in clusters, and 

 should be picked early before 

 centre becomes discolored. 

 Grandiflora. Golden yel- 

 low, . . . . Pkt., 10 cts. 



XERANTHEMUM. 

 This is the most shoAvy 

 class of Everlastings, bearing 

 fine double flowers. 

 Mixed. Purple, rose and 



Xeranthemum. white, Pkt , 5 cts. 



ORNAMENTAIi GRASSES. 

 Agrostis Nebulosa. Fine and 

 feathery ; H. A. Pkt., 5 cts. 

 Arundo Donax. Silvery 

 plumes, large size ; H. P. Pkt., 

 5 cts. 



A vena Sterilis (Animated 



Oats). Very curious; H. A. 



Pkt., 5 cts. 

 Briza Gracilis, ~| Quaking 

 y Grasses. H. 

 Briza Maxima,) A. Pkt., 5c. 

 Bromus Brizaeformis. Droop- 

 ing panicles ; H. P. Pkt., 5 cts. 

 Chrysurus Cynosuroides. A 



good bouquet grass; H. A. 



Pkt., 5 cts. 

 Coixliachryma (Job's Tears). 



H. H. A Pkt., 5 cts. 



Erianthus Ravennae. Noble 



specimen grass ; H. P. Pkt., 



5 cts. 



Gynerium Argent eum 



(Pampas Grass). Half-hardy perennial, . . 

 Hordeum Jubatum (Squirrel Tail Grass) 

 5 cts. 



Lagurus Ovatus (Hare's Tail Grass). H. A., Pkt., 5 cts, 

 Stipa Pennata (Feather Grass). H. P., . . . . " 10 " 



Gynerium Argenteum. 



. Pkt., 10 cts. 

 Annual, Pkt. 



Perennials usually bloom, the second year from seed and con- 

 tinue to grow and bloom for many years. Some will also bloom 

 the first year, and these will be found in with Annuals. 



In the" following list will be found perennials and biennials 

 which live in the garden over winter and flower in the spring 

 and summer of the following year. Among them are some of 

 the most beautiful flowers, and although the result is not so 

 quickly attained as in the case of annuals, still they richly 

 reward the planter, for they embrace some of our oldest and 

 best varieties that are indispensable in the flower garden and 

 without which we would feel quite lost. 



4®- On all seeds in packets you may select seeds to the 

 value of $1.35 for each $1.00 sent us. 



AURICULA. 



Our seed of this grand perennial plant is from one of the 

 best English collections. The flowers are of many shades of 

 yellow, crimson and maroon, and it is unquestionably one 

 of the finest plants in cultivation. Choice Mixed, Pkt. , 10 cts. 

 AQUIL-EGIA (Columbine). 



This flower is of almost every conceivable color and varia- 

 tion of form, and it is a very showy flower that is much ad- 

 mired. Known as Columbine. Hardy. 



Fine Double Mixed. Beautiful varied colors, Pkt., 5 cts. 

 Skinneri. Scarlet and yellow flowers, " 10 " 



CAMPANULA (Canterbury Bells). 



One of the most attractive of border plants, bearing large- 

 bell and saucer-shaped flowers of various colors in profusion. 



Mixed. Single varieties, Pkt , 5 cts. 



Mixed. Double varieties, " 5 ' 



CARNATION. 



The flowers of the 

 Carnation are as perfect 

 in form as those of the 

 Rose, very fragrant, 

 large and beautiful. In 

 very cold situations the 

 plants should be pro- 

 tected by a light cover- 

 ing of straw or a few 

 boughs. H. A. 



Fine Double Mixed. 



Large, beautiful, fra- 

 grant flowers, Pkt., 10 

 cts. 



Choice Double. First 

 quality from choice 

 flowers, Pkt., 15 cts. 



Red Grenadin. Doub- 

 le flowers of brilliant 

 scarlet, Pkt., 20 cts. 

 One packet of each of 



the above for 30 cts. Carnation. 



Fancy Picotee. Choice Double Mixed, Seed saved from 



the choicest collections, Pkt., 20 cts. 



CHRYSANTHEMUM. 



Very showy and effective plants. Easily raised from seed. 

 Seed sown in the spring will produce plants that will flower 

 in the fall. 



Japanese Varieties. The veryfinest strains, . . Pkt., 20 cts. 



DELPHINUM (Perennial Larkspur). 



They are of great beauty and very desirable for permanent 

 beds. H. P. 



Formosum. Bright blue flowers, for borders, . . Pkt., 5 cts. 

 Choice Mixed. Extra fine mixed, " 5 " 



DIGITALIS (Fox Glove). 



Among the most showy plants for shrubberies or other half 

 shady places. Spikes of bloom, 2 feet long, are produced in 

 abundance, and are very fine. H. P. 3 to 5 feet. 



Fine Mixed. All colors, Pkt., 5 cts. 



GLADIOLUS. 



The culture from seed is very simple and interesting, and 

 very often new and valuable varieties are thus obtained. 

 They bloom the second and third year. 



Fine Mixed. Seed saved from choice flowers, Pkt., 10 cts. 



HOLLYHOCKS. 



The Hollyhock in the pres- 

 ent state of cultivation, now 

 ranks with the Dahlia for 

 autumn decoration, and for 

 majestic growth and massive 

 beauty is unrivalled. For a 

 background no plant is so use- 

 ful. Our strains of the double 

 varieties are fully as double as 

 those of the Rose; of many 

 shades of color, and combine 

 richness and delicacy in a re- 

 markable degree. If sown in 

 the early spring the plants will 

 bloom the first year. 

 Faust's New Color, blend- 

 ed. Various colors, Pkt., 15 

 cts. 



New Prize Double. Flowera 



very large, perfectly double 



and of great variety of rr 77 i 7 



colors, .... .Pkt., 10 cts. Hollyhocks. 

 HOLLYHOCK "FAUST." Beautiful, glossy black flowers 



edged with white, Pkt., 20 cts. 



Pink, Lovely shades, very choice, Pkt., 10 cts, 



HONESTY (Lunaria). 



This variety bears racemes of single, pretty, purple flowers. 

 It is sometimes called Satin Flower, and the silvery seed 

 pouches are very beautiful in appearance. H. B. Pkt., 5 cts. 



HUME A. 



When fully grown they attain a height of 6 to 8 feet, forming 

 a most attractive object, either in the conservatory or in pots 

 on the lawn. Its beautiful' flowers of ruby red are produced 

 in drooping racemes. H. H. B. Elegans, . . . .Pkt., 10 cts. 



LATHYRUS (Everlasting Pea). 



This is a highly ornamental perennial, and free flowering. 

 Height, 5 feet. Mixed. Flowei-S purple and white, Pkt. , 5 cts. 



LILY OF THE VALLEY (Convallaria). 



The Lily of the Valley is too well known to need any 

 description. Finest Seed, Pkt., 10 cts 



PHLOX, PERENNIAL. 



For permanent beds and borders they are magnificent, 

 bearing immense heads of large, Avaxy flowers of various 

 f^hades. H. P. 2 feet. Choice Mixed, Pkt., 10 cts. 



