FAUST'S VEGETABLE SEEDS. 



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Sandwich Island Salsify. 



SALSIFY, OR VEGETABLE 

 OYSTER. 



SANDWICH IS- 

 LAND. An entirely 

 distinct variety. It is 

 only within the past 

 few years that the oys- 

 ter plant has gained 

 any prominence in our 

 markets, as very lit- 

 tle attention had been 

 paid to its cultivation. 

 It is considered verj"- 

 nutritious and whole- 

 some when properly 

 cooked ; the roots being 

 mashed or when made 

 into fritters, it is almost 

 impossible to distin- 

 gmsh them from the 

 oyster fritters, which 

 are so highly prized by 

 our American people. 

 No garden should be 

 without this valuable 

 vegetable ; of easy cul- 

 tivation, it will amply 

 repay you for labor and 

 outlay. Per pkt. , 5 cts. ; 

 oz., 15 cts.; % lb., 45 

 cts.; lb., $1.50. 



I.ong White. The 



variety in popular use 

 for many years, but 

 much inferior to the 

 Sandwich Island. Sow 

 the seed early in spring, 

 in drills 12 inches apart 

 and 1 Inch deep, and 

 when up, thin them 

 out to 6 inches apart in 

 the row. For winter use, they should be stored the same as 

 carrots and parsnips, before any severe frost. Per pkt., 5 cts.; 

 oz., 10 cts.; % lb., 35 cts. ; lb., $1.25. 



"Think of us when you want seeds. 

 It's our first care to supply your needs." 



SPINACH. 



This has become one of the most important crops with our 

 market gardeners, and is one that is most profitable, being 

 ■easily managed and requiring but little culture. It may be 

 had fit for use the entire season. The main crop of spinach is 

 sown in September, and although hardy, requires to be pro- 

 tected during the coldest weather by a light covering of hay 

 or straw. There is no necessity, however, for covering in 

 sheltered fields. For summer use sow from April until August. 



Our prices include the payment of postage byvs; if ordered by 

 ■express or freight, deduct 8 cts. per lb. 



FAUST'S GENUINE BI.OOMSDAI.E. See Specialties. 



ENKHUIZEN, I.ONG STANDING. A most valuable 

 variety, as it possesses the merit of standing at least two weeks 

 longer than any other spinach without running to seed. The 

 leaves are round, thick, full and of a fine, dark green color. 

 It is an imported variety, and largely sown by market gar- 

 deners after the Bloomsdaie. Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz.,10cts.; 341b., 

 15 cts.; lb., 35 cts. 



NEW THICK-I.EATED KOUND. One of the best 

 market varieties. It produces a remarkably thick leaf of dark 

 green color, slightly crumpled, and possesses the valuable 

 quality of standing a long time before running to seed. Per 

 pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; ^ lb., 15 cts.; lb., 35 cts. 



AMERICAN, OR NOBFOIiK SAVOY-tEAVED. The 



leaves are 

 large, curled 

 and thick, be- 

 ing wrinkled 

 like a Savoy 

 Cabbage. It 

 is the hardiest 

 varietvgrown. 

 One of the 

 best for fami- 

 ly or market 

 use. the leaves 

 being very nu- 

 merous and 

 succulent. A 

 productive 

 variety. Per 

 pkt.. 5cts.;oz., 

 10cts.;i^lb.,15 

 cts.; lb., 35 cts. 



Prickly, or Winter. A variety largely used in the far 

 East and the Western States. Verv hardy, used for fall sow- 

 ing. Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; ^ lb., 15 cts.; lb,, 85 cts. 



Squash cannot be planted with any degree of safety in the 

 Middle or Northern States before the middle of JNIay, as they 

 are extremely tender and highly sensitive to the action of 

 cold weather. Light soils are best suited for their growth. 

 The hills should be well manured, in the manner given for 

 the culture of cucumbers, from 8 to 10 seeds being planted in 

 each hill, and afterwards thinned out to 3 or 4 of the strongest 

 plants. Hills should be about 6 feet apart each way for the 

 running sorts, and the bush varieties 3 or 4 feet. 



EARL,Y WHITE BUSH SCAI.I.OPED. This and the 

 following variety are the earliest varieties. The hard texture 

 of the rind makes it one of the most desirable sorts for ship- 

 ping; light cream colored. It is commonly' kno\^Ti as the 

 Pattypan Squash. Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; % lb., 20 cts.; 

 lb., 60 cts, 



EARIiY YELI.OW BUSH SCAI^tOPED. In all essen- 

 tial qualities it is hke the preceding variety, differing only 

 in the color, which is deep orange. Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 

 34 lb., 20 cts.; lb., 60 cts. 



American, or Norfolk Savoy-Leaved Spinach. 



Golden Custard Squash. 



GOLDEN CUSTARD, A valuable new variety exceeding 

 in size any of the scalloped sorts and frequently measuring 2 

 feet in diameter. Of a dark rich golden-yellow and of the 

 finest quality. Grows in bush form and is wonderfully pro- 

 ductive. Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; % lb., 20 cts.; lb., 75 cts. 



GOI.DEN SUMMER CROOKNECK. A small, crook- 

 necked variety, early and productive, and one of the best 

 summer sorts. Color, bright vellow, with warty skin and 

 flesh of particularlv good flavor. Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 

 341b., 20 cts,; lb., 60 cts. 



Winter Crookneck. Grown extensively through the 

 Eastern States and one of the best as a sure cropper. The 

 flesh is close grained, sweet and well-flavored, and its keeping 

 qualities are good. Per pkt,, 5 cts,; oz., 10 cts.; % lb., 20 cts.; 

 lb., 60 cts. 



Oiant Summer Crookneck. 



GIANT SUMMER CROOKNECK. Far superior to the 

 common Crookneck, being much earlier and larger ; the 

 squashes measure nearly 2 feet long and are of the finest 

 quality. It is one of the most profitable varieties to grow for 

 market. Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts,; %lh., 25 cts.; lb,, $1.00. 



